The Piper
by ABBA

Album: Super Trouper (1980)
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  • This was inspired by the Stephen King novel The Stand. The lyrics are about the rise of a fascist dictator. Björn Ulvaeus explained: "The lyrics deal with the fear that there will come a time when people will want such a leader again." >>
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    Sarah - Canada

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