Hi guys,
Though English is my second language and I am not that excellent in it, I absolutely admire this very song. However, there are some expressions I totally can't understrand and would appreciate it if somebody provide me with a plain definition for these expressions that follows:
1- The winner takes it all
2-The loser standing small Beside the victory
3- The gods may throw a dice
4- Spectators of the show Always staying low
@mkjustice
1- The winner takes it all - love is a zero sum game, you can't half-win in monogamous relationships. They walk away with someone else, or you keep them.
2-The loser standing small Beside the victory - Think Olympic podiums - 1st is above 2nd. Its probably also metaphorical of feeling diminished when losing love.
3- The gods may throw a dice - It is a remark probably emphasising the cruelty many may feel when bad things happen to them like losing love - it may as well be a careless diety throwing it to chance. No reason, simply the number that...
@mkjustice
1- The winner takes it all - love is a zero sum game, you can't half-win in monogamous relationships. They walk away with someone else, or you keep them.
2-The loser standing small Beside the victory - Think Olympic podiums - 1st is above 2nd. Its probably also metaphorical of feeling diminished when losing love.
3- The gods may throw a dice - It is a remark probably emphasising the cruelty many may feel when bad things happen to them like losing love - it may as well be a careless diety throwing it to chance. No reason, simply the number that the die lands on.
4- Spectators of the show Always staying low - I understand this as meaning those around us who try to stay arms length when relationships fail. They may be there to support you, but want to avoid the flak.
LOL at the late response to your q. I am listening to ABBA today and thought to satiate your long-awaited curiosity.
Hi guys, Though English is my second language and I am not that excellent in it, I absolutely admire this very song. However, there are some expressions I totally can't understrand and would appreciate it if somebody provide me with a plain definition for these expressions that follows: 1-
The winner takes it all2-The loser standing small Beside the victory3-The gods may throw a dice4-Spectators of the show Always staying lowThanks in advance!
@mkjustice 1- The winner takes it all - love is a zero sum game, you can't half-win in monogamous relationships. They walk away with someone else, or you keep them. 2-The loser standing small Beside the victory - Think Olympic podiums - 1st is above 2nd. Its probably also metaphorical of feeling diminished when losing love. 3- The gods may throw a dice - It is a remark probably emphasising the cruelty many may feel when bad things happen to them like losing love - it may as well be a careless diety throwing it to chance. No reason, simply the number that...
@mkjustice 1-
The winner takes it all- love is a zero sum game, you can't half-win in monogamous relationships. They walk away with someone else, or you keep them. 2-The loser standing small Beside the victory- Think Olympic podiums - 1st is above 2nd. Its probably also metaphorical of feeling diminished when losing love. 3-The gods may throw a dice- It is a remark probably emphasising the cruelty many may feel when bad things happen to them like losing love - it may as well be a careless diety throwing it to chance. No reason, simply the number that the die lands on. 4-Spectators of the show Always staying low- I understand this as meaning those around us who try to stay arms length when relationships fail. They may be there to support you, but want to avoid the flak.LOL at the late response to your q. I am listening to ABBA today and thought to satiate your long-awaited curiosity.