The Piper Lyrics

Lyric discussion by CaribCannibal 

Cover art for The Piper lyrics by ABBA

I always took this song to be about some sort of Hitler-type character, winning people over with his oratory - people coming from miles around to listen.

I mean, just listen to this bit:

He came in a dream. He seduced everybody in the land. The fire in his eyes. And the fear was a weapon in his hand. So they let him play. Play their minds away.

But maybe I’m just reading too much into it!

My Interpretation

@CaribCannibal That may well be the most accurate interpretation. What I know for certain, is that the melody is absolutely addictive. I could listen to it all day and night without ever tiring of it, which may well underscore your take.