ABBA
- Man In The Middle Lyrics / with translationsDid you see that man in the limousine
With the pretty doll, he is fifty and the girl's only seventeen
But she doesn't care, and she never will
If he's ninety-five she don't give a damn
Just as long as he pays the bill
Did you see that man with a fat cigar
He just left his lovers with a belly full of lobster and caviar
He can choose the wine from a vintage year
He will drink champagne in his limousine
Where the rest of the street can peer
'Cause he's the man in the middle, never second fiddle
Just like a spider in a cobweb
Hard as a hammer, not the kind of boss you double-cross
'Cause he's the man in the middle, knows the way to diddle
He's never bothered by his conscience
Deals with the Devil, 'cause he wants to be
Man in the middle, the middle, the middle
In the middle (in the middle, in the middle...)
But you see that man made a big mistake
Even though he's got all his servants and a mansion beside a lake
And the money too, all that he can spend
He can buy the most, nearly anything
But he can't buy the lot, his friend
'Cause he's the man in the middle, never second fiddle
Just like a spider in a cobweb
Hard as a hammer, not the kind of boss you double-cross
'Cause he's the man in the middle, knows the way to diddle
He's never bothered by his conscience
Deals with the Devil, 'cause he wants to be
Man in the middle, the middle, the middle
In the middle (in the middle, in the middle...)
With the pretty doll, he is fifty and the girl's only seventeen
But she doesn't care, and she never will
If he's ninety-five she don't give a damn
Just as long as he pays the bill
Did you see that man with a fat cigar
He just left his lovers with a belly full of lobster and caviar
He can choose the wine from a vintage year
He will drink champagne in his limousine
Where the rest of the street can peer
'Cause he's the man in the middle, never second fiddle
Just like a spider in a cobweb
Hard as a hammer, not the kind of boss you double-cross
'Cause he's the man in the middle, knows the way to diddle
He's never bothered by his conscience
Deals with the Devil, 'cause he wants to be
In the middle (in the middle, in the middle...)
But you see that man made a big mistake
Even though he's got all his servants and a mansion beside a lake
And the money too, all that he can spend
He can buy the most, nearly anything
But he can't buy the lot, his friend
'Cause he's the man in the middle, never second fiddle
Just like a spider in a cobweb
Hard as a hammer, not the kind of boss you double-cross
'Cause he's the man in the middle, knows the way to diddle
He's never bothered by his conscience
Deals with the Devil, 'cause he wants to be
Man in the middle, the middle, the middle
In the middle (in the middle, in the middle...)
Facts about Man In The Middle
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Man In The Middle is written by Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus.
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It is first released on April 21, 1975 as part of Abba's album "ABBA" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, ABBA's 'Man In The Middle' is a critique of wealth and power, which, though not always directly stated, are the causes of loneliness and isolation among the powerful people. The middle man described in the song is like a 'spider in a cobweb' whose only fate is to die in his materialistic paralysis. The expression “man in the middle” is interpreted by the lyrics as one caught between social, political, and personal dimensions of life. The song is filled with social commentary, self-examination, angst, empowerment, and despair all at the same time. In this sense, the lyrics can be seen as a way to express the presence of material wealth and superficial relationships, power and manipulation and thereby the emptiness and lack of genuine connections. Moreover, the song is packed with themes of materialism, questionable relationships, and alcohol that may be inappropriate for kids. The language and situations depicted are more appropriate for adult audiences.
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Man In The Middle falls under the genre Pop.
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Man In The Middle song length is 3 minutes and 03 seconds.
Who wrote Man In The Middle lyrics?
Man In The Middle is written by Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus.
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When was Man In The Middle released?
It is first released on April 21, 1975 as part of Abba's album "ABBA" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Man In The Middle lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, ABBA's 'Man In The Middle' is a critique of wealth and power, which, though not always directly stated, are the causes of loneliness and isolation among the powerful people. The middle man described in the song is like a 'spider in a cobweb' whose only fate is to die in his materialistic paralysis. The expression “man in the middle” is interpreted by the lyrics as one caught between social, political, and personal dimensions of life. The song is filled with social commentary, self-examination, angst, empowerment, and despair all at the same time. In this sense, the lyrics can be seen as a way to express the presence of material wealth and superficial relationships, power and manipulation and thereby the emptiness and lack of genuine connections. Moreover, the song is packed with themes of materialism, questionable relationships, and alcohol that may be inappropriate for kids. The language and situations depicted are more appropriate for adult audiences.
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Which genre is Man In The Middle?
Man In The Middle falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Man In The Middle?
Man In The Middle song length is 3 minutes and 03 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. UlvaeusRecord Label(s): 2001 Polar Music International AB
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