Abba - Cassandra →

: 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.

: The song was recorded during the final sessions of 1982, intended for a ninth studio album that was never completed. Abba - Cassandra

: 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 : Critics describe the track as having a

: Cassandra was a Trojan princess fated by the god Apollo to tell true prophecies but never be believed. The "ship sailing" at the end of the

: 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