ABBA – I Still Have Faith In You

Introduction:

In 2021, a beacon of hope emerged for fans of energetic pop music. After nearly four decades of silence on the recording front, legendary Swedish group ABBA announced their return with a brand new song, I Still Have Faith In You. The song was released in September 2021 as a double A-side single alongside another new track, “Don’t Shut Me Down”. Both songs served as the lead singles for the group’s ninth studio album, Voyage, their first since 1981.

I Still Have Faith In You was a landmark song for several reasons. It marked the return of all four core members of ABBA: Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, the group’s songwriters and male vocalists, alongside Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Fältskog, the group’s female vocalists. Each had achieved individual success in the intervening years, but coming together to create new music under the ABBA banner held immense significance for both the group and their fans. The song was produced by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus themselves, ensuring a continuity of sound that resonated with longtime listeners.

I Still Have Faith In You wasn’t just a victory lap for a band revisiting past glories. The song itself was a powerful and emotional pop ballad, showcasing the group’s signature songwriting strengths. While acknowledging the passage of time, the lyrics expressed themes of enduring faith, love, and resilience. Anni-Frid Lyngstad took the lead vocals, her voice retaining its beauty and clarity over the years. Musically, the song weaved classic ABBA elements with a subtle contemporary feel, creating a sound that felt both familiar and fresh.

I Still Have Faith In You was a critical and commercial success. It resonated with audiences around the world, topping charts in numerous countries. For many fans, the song represented a powerful return to form, proving that ABBA’s musical magic remained undimmed by time. The song also garnered acclaim from critics, who praised its emotional resonance and its ability to capture the essence of what made ABBA so special in the first place.

I Still Have Faith In You stands as a testament to the enduring power of ABBA’s music. It’s a song that not only marked a triumphant return for the group but also provided a powerful message of hope and perseverance for their fans across the generations.

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Lyrics:

I still have faith in you
I see it now
Through all these years that faith lives on
Somehow

There was a union
Of heart and mind
The likes of which are rare
And, oh, so hard to find

Do I have it in me?
I believe it is in there
For I know I hear a bittersweet song
In the memories we share

I still have faith in you
And I will say
I never really thought I’d feel this way

But I remind myself
Of who we are
How inconceivable it is to reach this far

Do I have it in me?
I believe it is in there
For I know I hear a bittersweet song
In the memories we share

We do have it in us
New spirit has arrived
The joy and the sorrow
We have a story and it survived

And we need one another
Like fighters in a ring
We’re in this together
Passion and courage is everything

I still have faith in you
It stands above
The crazy things we did
It all comes down to love

Do I have it in me?
I believe it is in there
For I know I hear a bittersweet song
In the memories we share
Do I have it in me?

We do have it in us
New spirit has arrived
The joy and the sorrow
We have a story and it survived

And we know that we need one another
Like fighters in a ring
We’re in this together
Passion and courage is everything

and we still have it in us
We’ve only just begun
(Do I have it in me?)
We stand on a summit
Humble and grateful to have survived

I still have faith in you
It stands above the crazy things we did
It all comes down to love
Do I have it in me?