Lyrics: Hole In Your Soul
You feel bad, let me tell you, we all get the blues Sometimes life is a burden, weighed down in your shoes When it's bad, worse, worst (And when you're feeling so bad) And you think you're cursed (And you've got it sad) Well, if there's one thing for the better that can turn you loose It's gotta be rock'n roll To fill the hole in your soul There's gotta be rock'n roll To fill the hole in your soul My friend Sam is a chauffeur, Annie goes to school Jerry works at the office, Sue lies by the pool But on all weekends (Together again) When I meet my friends (I'm gonna see them now) And we're lookin' round for the action we sure play it cool It's gotta be rock'n roll To fill the hole in your soul There's gotta be rock'n roll To fill the hole in your soul Ah-haa (ah-haa, ah-haa) You paint your world and use all colours Ah-haa (ah-haa) And then you find it all comes out too bright You know it's only a lie Ah-haa (ah-haa, ah-haa) The songs you sing are too romantic Ah-haa (ah-haa) And when you want the truth They only spit in your eye Oh yeah, they're only telling you lies Oh yeah, there's gotta be rock'n roll To fill the hole in your soul You feel bad, let me tell you, we all get the blues Sometimes life is a burden, weighed down in your shoes When it's bad, worse, worst (You know you're feeling so bad) And you think you're cursed (And you've got it sad) Well, if there's one thing for the better that can turn you loose It's gotta be rock'n roll To fill the hole in your soul There's gotta be rock'n roll To fill the hole in your soul There's gotta be rock'n roll... To fill the hole in your soul There's gotta be rock'n roll... To fill the hole in your soul There's gotta be rock'n roll... To fill the hole in your soul There's gotta be rock'n roll... To fill the hole in your soul There's gotta be rock'n roll... To fill the hole in your soul [fade]
Finding Joy in the Power of Music
“Hole In Your Soul” by ABBA stands out as a spirited anthem that captures the healing force of music, especially rock and roll. The lyrics open with an honest admission—everyone feels down sometimes, weighed down by life’s challenges. The song quickly shifts to its central message: when things seem overwhelming, music, particularly rock and roll, can set you free and fill the emptiness inside.
Everyday Life and Escaping the Mundane
The verses introduce a cast of everyday characters—a chauffeur, a student, an office worker, and someone relaxing by the pool. Though their daily routines differ, they all come together on the weekends, united by a shared search for excitement and connection. This camaraderie and collective longing for something more reflect the universal human need for belonging and release.
The Illusions We Create
In the bridge, the lyrics take a philosophical turn. Painting one’s world with colors and singing romantic songs are described as attempts to find meaning or happiness, but these efforts can sometimes feel superficial or false. The truth, the song suggests, isn’t always pretty or easy to find. Yet, amid these lies and disappointments, rock and roll emerges as a source of genuine release and joy.
The Refrain: Rock’n Roll as Salvation
The repeated chorus drives home ABBA’s conviction that music isn’t just entertainment—it’s a remedy for the soul. The infectious refrain, “There’s gotta be rock’n roll to fill the hole in your soul,” encapsulates the song’s spirit: when the world feels heavy, music can lift you up and help you feel whole again.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus
Artist: ABBA
Release Year: 1977
Album: ABBA: The Album
Label: Polar Music