Two Marriages Were Falling Apart, Two Hearts Were Breaking — And ABBA Turned Their Pain Into One of the Most Heartbreaking Songs in Music History. Released in 1980, this unforgettable ABBA classic captivated millions with its haunting melody and Agnetha Fältskog’s deeply emotional voice. Many fans believed its lyrics reflected the real heartbreak of her divorce from Björn Ulvaeus. Yet Björn later revealed that much of the story was fictional, inspired partly by his own experiences. But how much of their personal pain found its way into the song? And what did Agnetha feel while singing words that seemed to echo her own broken heart?

Introduction ABBA’s Most Heartbreaking Masterpiece: The Hidden Truth Behind a Song Born From Love, Divorce,...