Behind the Glitter: The Story of ABBA's "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!"
Critics have described it as a "masterpiece of Scandinavian frankness". Despite its upbeat disco rhythm—inspired by Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff"—it gives a powerful, unambiguous voice to female desire and longing. The Sound of the Night ABBA - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) [Lyrics]
See the original 1979 music video, directed by Lasse Hallström, which features the group recording in the studio: Behind the Glitter: The Story of ABBA's "Gimme
The track's sonic identity is defined by its hypnotic, eerie synthesizer riff. Despite its upbeat disco rhythm—inspired by Donna Summer's
Written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the song features Agnetha Fältskog on lead vocals as a narrator watching the "late show" in her flat, completely alone. The lyrics contrast her isolation with the happy endings of movie stars, using the howl of autumn winds and "shadows" to symbolize her despair.