Abba - - Cassandra

: Cassandra was a Trojan princess fated by the god Apollo to tell true prophecies but never be believed.

: Critics describe the track as having a "darkness and gravitas" that defines the band's later years, moving far beyond their early "bubblegum" pop roots. Abba - Cassandra

Experience the haunting atmosphere of this track through these performances and lyric videos: ABBA - Cassandra (Germany 1982) Zoom / Good Quality YouTube · manuel velasquez leiton ABBA - Cassandra (Lyrics) YouTube · 𝐥𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬𝟒𝐿𝑖𝑓𝑒 YouTube · ABBA - Topic : Cassandra was a Trojan princess fated by

: Lines like "Now that your father and sister have gone" refer to the tragic loss of her family during the fall of Troy. The "ship sailing" at the end of the song likely represents her being taken away as a captive after the war. Musical Composition The "ship sailing" at the end of the

: The song serves as an apology to her. The narrator reflects on the destruction of a city (Troy) because they ignored her warnings.

: ABBA gave a notable televised performance of the song on West Germany's Show-Express on November 11, 1982 , which was one of their final appearances together before separating. Lyrical Meaning and Mythology