I was at the karaoke last night and asked one of the staff to film this (admittedly horrible) rendition of the ABBA classic “The Winner Takes It All”. Mamma Mia was the first musical I went to with my better half and this song was in it. I think the staff member was quite confused as to what I actually wanted coz I had to use her phone to open the lyrics page while I sang outside.
I told her it was for my girlfriend and she happily agreed to do it. 🙂
Here it is for your weekend entertainment:
I don’t want to talk
About the things we’ve gone through
Though it’s hurting me
Now it’s history
I’ve played all my cards
And that’s what you’ve done too
Nothing more to say
No more Ace to playThe winner takes it all
The loser standing small
Beside the victory
That’s my destinyI was in your arms
Thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home
Thinking I’ll be strong there
But I was a fool
Playing by the rulesThe gods may throw a dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear
The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It’s simple and it’s plain
Why should I complain?But tell me does she kiss
Like I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same
When she calls your name?
Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you
But what can I say
Rules must be obeyedThe judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low
The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it allI don’t want to talk
If it makes you feel sad
And I understand
You’ve come to shake my hand
I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidenceThe winner takes it all
The winner takes it all
Love your pink shirt!
Dude, you lost it after “But tell me does she kiss”….but it all good, I been doing Karaoke with FF as well..I cants sing worth a shit, even thought I can play most musical instrument.
Gosh! I could not remember when the last time I karaoke-ing.
I dont sing well but I love listening to my friends. Haha.
Nice rendition, HB.
hahahaa…. such oldies songs! I also long long never go K already!
nice try (in singing)! I like all ABBA songs…my parent still have old cassettes of ABBA songs as well as Gold compilation (in CDs)…yea, I grew up listening to it, but not until I reached teenage age where began fancy younger bands…
now that’s 99% effort. haha. i dont usually go to the karaoke though, as… lol.
You made me read all the lines of the lyrics again and I felt so warm suddenly with the urge to sing this song at the next karaoke session.
I felt that it has been part of my life with this song.
It is the thought and actions that count! Not the performance so well done to you!
That’s a gutsy move to post yourself singing on Youtube! Way to go!