The Winner Takes It All

ABBA

I don't wanna talk about things we've gone through.
Though it's hurting me, now it's history
I've played all my cards, and that's what you've done too.
Nothing more to say, no more ace to play

The winner takes it all, the loser standing small,
beside the victory, that's her destiny

I was in your arm, thinking I belonged there.
I figured it made sense. Building me a fence.
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there.
But I was a fool, playing by the rules

The Gods may throw a dice, their minds as hard as ice,
and someone way down here loses someone dear
The winner takes it all, the loser has to fall,
it's simple and it's plain, why should I complain.

But, tell me does she kiss, like I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same when she calls your name?
Somewhere deep inside, you must know I miss you.
But what can I say, rules must be obeyed

The judges will decide, the likes of me abide.
Spectators of the show always staying low
The game is on again, a lover or a friend,
a big thing or a small, the winner takes it all

I don't wanna talk, 'cos it makes me feel sad,
and I understand you've come to shake my hand
I apologize if it makes you feel bad,
seeing me so tense, no self-confidence

But you see,
the winner takes it all