I was listening to My life, My love as sung in Mamma Mia; Here we go again. I think it is clear in this film that the lyrics refer to a parents love for a child.

Then out of curiosity I listened to the same song sung by Abba. Although I am not an avid Abba fan (so can’t say this is definite) but my view changed. The lyrics seemed to be sung by one human, newly in love, to the object of their love. And it felt strong and all to familiar.

My older and more cynical self interrupted – but no person should be able to generate that feeling. No person is that worthy. No one person can really change the world to that extent. So where does the feeling come from? It must be lurking in the heart of the one who loves.

And if it’s lurking there then it should be possible to activate it without the presence of the loved one.

This was my radical thought. And I’m going to investigate it until the logical conclusion becomes reality.

Thanks Abba.

It helps if you listen to the music while reading the lyrics. Perhaps you would have the realisation too. I’d love to hear your views.

“I’ve never felt this strong

I’m invincible, how could this go wrong?

No, here, here’s where we belong

I see a road ahead

I never thought I would dare to tread

Like an image passing by

My love, my life

In the mirror of your eyes

My love, my life

I can see it all so clearly

All I love so dearly

Images passing by

Like reflections of your mind

My love, my life

Are the words I try to find

My love, my life

But I know I don’t possess you

With all my heart, God bless you

You will be my love and my life

You’re my one and only

I held you close to me

Felt your heart beat

And I thought: I am free

Oh yes, and as one are we

In the now and beyond

Nothing and no one can break this bond“