Lyrics: So Long
You think you're gonna make me softer with your fancy car. Ah-ha-ha-ah But I can tell you all your tricks ain't gonna get you far. Ah-ha-ha-ah They say that money's got a magic touch, But not to me; it doesn't mean that much. You won't have me tonight. Alright! Alright! Alright! Alright! So long. See ya, honey. Can't buy me with your money. Tracy and Daisy, they may be crazy, But I'll never be your girl. So long. See ya, honey. Can't buy me with your money. You know it's not worth trying. So long. So long. So long! You didn't have to send me flowers like you did today. Ah-ha-ha-ah I wouldn't keep a thing from you; I gave them all away. Ah-ha-ha-ah The girls might fall for everything you've got, But I'm not one of them. You know I'm not. You won't have me tonight. Alright! Alright! Alright! Alright! So long. See ya, honey. Can't buy me with your money. Tracy and Daisy, they may be crazy, But I'll never be your girl. So long. See ya, honey. Can't buy me with your money. You know it's not worth trying. So long. So long. So long! So long. See ya, honey. Can't buy me with your money. You know it's not worth trying. So long. So long. So long! So long. So long. So long! So long. So long. So long!
Empowerment and Independence: A Deeper Look at “So Long”
Breaking Free from Material Pursuits
“So Long” by ABBA is a spirited pop anthem that centers on self-respect and independence. The song’s narrator sends a crystal-clear message: she cannot be won over by expensive gifts or superficial displays of wealth. The repeated refrain, “Can’t buy me with your money,” is both catchy and deeply empowering, reminding listeners that true affection cannot be bought.
Resisting Superficial Romance
The lyrics cleverly contrast the protagonist with others who might be enchanted by material things—”Tracy and Daisy, they may be crazy, but I’ll never be your girl.” This highlights her resolve and individuality. She sees through the attempts to impress her with fancy cars and flowers, insisting that these gestures have no sway over her emotions.
Standing Strong Against Temptation
Throughout the song, the upbeat tempo and enthusiastic delivery amplify the sense of self-assurance. The protagonist isn’t afraid to walk away from someone who believes that money can buy love. Instead, she stands her ground, refusing to compromise her values for fleeting pleasures or empty promises.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus
Release Year: 1974
Label: Polar Music