Waterloo is a song by the Swedish band ABBA, which won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest. The song marks a turning point in the bands career, representing their first international success and leading them to stardom. The song was inspired by the battle of Waterloo, drawing an analogy between the titular battle, where Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated, and a person surrendering to another in love.
My, my, at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender Oh yeah, and I have met my destiny in quite a similar way The history book on the shelf Is always repeating itself
Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war Waterloo - Promise to love you for ever more Waterloo - Couldn't escape if I wanted to Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you Wo-wo-wo, wo-wo, Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo
My, my, I tried to hold you back but you were stronger Oh yeah, and now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight And how could I ever refuse I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war Waterloo - Promise to love you for ever more Waterloo - Couldn't escape if I wanted to Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you Wo-wo-wo, wo-wo, Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo (So how ...)
So how could I ever refuse I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo - Couldn't escape if I wanted to Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you Wo-wo-wo, wo-wo, Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you Wo-wo-wo, wo-wo, Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (fade out over last 3 lines)