We took another shot at an ABBA song 😜| ABBA - Don't Shut Me Down [REACTION] 

I think your big sister is absolutely right. Superficially, the song is about a woman who wants to revive an old love. But basically it's about the question of whether we, the audience, welcome the reborn ABBA as they are now.

The apartment is the 'room' shared between Abba and their fans. They were frustrated, when they pulled the plug in the eighties, but they are grateful the apartment hasn't changed - the love between Abba and their fans hasn't changed the slightest. Actually the lyric is kind of hard too, as the opening lines actually refers to the fact, that they - and everybody else for that matter - is getting older and closer to death... That's why it's time to tell him. 'Him' being all of their fans. It's the last chance before it'll be too late.

After 40 years ABBA has not lost a step...They continue to be absolute FIRE!!!

I think this song is directed to their fans. I can see this song being the opening number on their show when the Abbatar first arrive. The other song I think is directed at the band members them selves. Do we have it in us? Remember - ABBA is one of the most succesful bands in history and they are taking a huge risk coming back.

They are in their 70'ties now, so the lyrics at the start could also be about getting old and not having that many years back: "a while ago I heard the sound of children's laughter, now it's quite so I guess they left the park" (I was a mom, now the kids are grown up and left their home - it's empty here). "This wooden bench is getting harder by hour, the sun is going down, it's getting dark" (my body ages, it hurts and I don't have so many years ahead). "I realize I am cold, the rain begins to pour" (the best time of my life has passed). "As I watch the windows on the second floor.." (the old Polar recording studios in Sweden - on 2nd floor)... - from there, it's all about if the audience accepts their return... "Do you leave me standing in the hall? or let me enter?" (will you accept my new songs and let me into your grove?) "The apartment hasn't changed at all, I got to say I am glad" (I recognize the scene as I knew it, and it's a joy to be back)

When I heard this song I figured it's directed to their fans, plus as an ABBA fan I "decoded" it's an answer to "I Wonder (Departure)". Their good bye song back then.

They were on top, and just quit. And 40 years later, come out with this? It's brilliant.

This is pure goosebumps for anyone that grew up on their music.

I got quite emotional when I heard this song at first it is a masterpiece, abba where never supposed to get back together. I was a 7 year old Irish 🍀 kid listening to mamma Mia constantly being played on the record player by my Uncle who was trying to learn it, so I learned it too I heard it so often. It reminds me of such great times in the 70s and 80s as a kid. Check out SOS another pop masterpiece, remember all these songs were always being played on the radio and they were infectious. No one ever sat down in a nightclub back in the day when Dancing Queen played! Thanks girls 🙏 nice video.

And Agnetha is 71!

RU-vid tip for reactors: the left/right arrows on your keyboard will jump the playback in 5 second increments. Easier to "rewind" that way than fussing with the mouse. There are a bunch of keyboard shortcuts for other things too, like pausing, volume.

So glad the younger generation is embracing this amazing group, ABBA. You're hearing real music now gals which has been sadly lacking for many years!

Well to start with, you are both very beautiful ladies . But concerning ABBA, I mean 40 so years ? And these two songs ? We're floored, that piano, the harpischords , everything, we wanted them back ! They didn't even want to makes make money, but to quench our thirst of great music! That piano ! Oh my god ! You're just swept away. Waiting for the album

Hello RogueRxyce Sisters, There really is no reason to apologize for being so happy & joyful...Individually you're great and together you're a breath of fresh air (and I say that very respectfully)...Please don't change because of the "Haters" out there...continue being yourselves because most of your subscribers appreciate you & love the way you operate your reaction channel...Mic Drop!!!

My favorite reaction to this. Strong instruments, awesome melodic sounds. With ❤️, a meloman from Ukraine UA

This, as well as the other, song can be interpreted on many different levels, but at the end of the end both songs are about growth and transformation, and even more so about acceptance. The thing about ABBAs music is that on the surface it seems superficial, but both the lyrics and the music are so layered and complex with the music, and both are also telling the story. Lovely reaction! Thank you! 🥰🙏

The story is double edged. I is about a woman getting back to her old love telling him she's not the same but hot and complete. And full of love still. The lyrics are read by many to explain the return of the band to their fans as well.

I think this will be the opening song to the concert in London, as it also relates to the avatars that they will project onto the stage. Fired up don't shut me down ect..... clever songwriting for the concert

The lyrics is a metafor about themselves and the reunion!!!

Like ABBA or not, this is pretty cool. Something I've always thought was interesting about ABBA lyrics, they seem to come from an interesting point of view, possibly because Swedish is their first language, but are also fluent in English. Kind of expands their lyrical choices. Benny and Bjorn are really solid writers and musicians. I'm actually looking forward to the new album!

Great show.... you should do What's the name of the game by ABBA

ABBA had to come back, to show this generation How's its done 😠

This song is dedicated to their fans to show that they are still good and that they can deliver and sing and show their fans that they are not to be shut down or that their song career aren't over yet

You two are such a fun duo to watch. I giggled along with you. I always enjoy the positivity on this channel, and of course the great music. This Abba song in my opinion is so much better than the other new one. I couldn't really get into the other one, but this one reminds me of the old ABBA we all remembered and loved. This one I can groove to!

ABBA... TOTALMENTE INCREÍBLES.. DON'T SHUT ME DOWN ES TAN PERFECTA TAN INCREÍBLE QUE DA PENA ESCUCHAR LAS LISTAS DE MÚSICA ACTUAL LLENA DE HIP HOP REGETON O RAPEROS QUE SOLO TRAEN MÚSICA BASURA.... DON'T SHUT ME DOWN ES SENSACIONAL Y I STILL HAVE FAITH IN YOU PODRÍA SER PARTE DE UN GRAN MUSICAL.. OTRA MARAVILLA UN HIMNO A LA AMISTAD.. PODRÍA SER ÓPERA ... ABBA GENIALES.. DOS NÚMEROS UNO SIN DUDA.. DOS JOYAS PARA SU REPERTORIO... Y PREPARAOS PARA SU DISCO VOYAGE.. ABBA GENIALES.. VIVA ABBA POR SIEMPRE!!!!

I liked this! Have always enjoyed ABBA! You guys are fantastic!! I just enjoy you guys enjoying music you haven’t heard before and don’t focus on finding fault!! Smh! Keep doing a great job y’all!! 👏😊🌸🌸🌸🌸

I fell in love with this beautiful lady the very fist time I came across her. She was doing a reaction to Chris Stapleton's cover to Fire Away. Oh my gosh, I was a mess. I cried...no, I bawled my eyes out. I love you RogueRxyce. What a lovely big sis you have. Hi, Twisted Tiffany! Love ABBA. Please check out Jonathan Roy's Keeping Me Alive some time...or Lost, any of his songs. Always a pleasure having coffee with you.

So much fun seeing these youngsters hearing the new ABBA song ❤️❤️❤️

What a couple of beautiful girls, you are - seeing you smiling and giggling is almost as good as the ABBA-song itself. Greetings from Denmark.

Thanks for the fun reaction! try some more of their earlier stuff if you want great energetic dance music, or sweeping ballads, and of course some rock and roll and everything in between, including many that span genres. There's a load to choose from! For dance tracks try Lay all your love on me, summernight city, voulez vous, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! You're last reaction was fun too :)) I just think people were trying to ground you in what was going on! Also one of my fav songs by them is called Move On. And it's beautiful! Just sayin :p

they both are actually with other people now but got back to doing music together

ABBA still have it in spades. Awesome band.

UNMISTAKEABLE, THE ABBA SOUND IS BACK, THANKFULLY. THE WORLD NOW, NEEDS GREAT MUSIC AGAIN. AND HERE IT IS. NEW ABBA ALBUM OUT NOVEMBER 5, 2021. THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC ABBA😘😘😘😘NO ONE CAN SHUT ABBA DOWN, RESPECT🥳

Embarressing to not know that abba Are on the same level as beatles, stones, dylan etc,

Already saw an ABBA reaction video, that made me emotional and now I get emotional just by seeing you, sister, together on a couch. :-) You are cute. And polite. And nice. I´m old enough to get touched just by watching you.

I really like you guys but the problem with 2 reactors is the extra inclination to keep pausing the video to chat and break up the flow and momentum. This is my 36th Reaction to this wonderfully upbeat song and I might be wrong but my interpretation differs from yours. lol I know it said "tell him" early on but I, rightly or wrongly, feel this is about ABBA coming back after 39 years in a new shape and form and telling us they are re-loaded and given it's 4 decades to have an open mind about their return. There is a video to this that shows them becoming ABBATARS and they are having a 4-year residency in a virtual show in their own Theatre being built right now in London. Starts Mat 2022.

I love your reaction on this song much better. As a fan, Abba invokes many memories from the 70's and now 40 years later they do it again so yeah, it was kind of emotional and means much more to me than you young girls, and now that Abbatars were created they are forever immortalized. Even though they are in their 70's they still have that 70's sound. Thx girls and no worries, I won't shut you down. :), peace.

Please react to South African artist Langa Mavuso's song Sunday blues

no its not about person in her self, this song is about the whole group`s returned " we are combined ) is about they regroup again

Cute sisters 🤠

A couple songs I think you would like to do a reaction video on Led Zeppelin- Since I've been loving you, Led Zeppelin- Babe I'm gonna leave you...If you want something the might throw you off, I am sure you might have heard or seen it yourself, Jinger- Pisces (Napalm live sessions)...this is probably those most reacted to video on youtube.

The time machine is on!. I have my ticket to ride it.

Pish posh. I think you're BOTH gorgeous.

Will they be accepted by their fans? Without criticizing you for not knowing, the answer is it doesn't matter if ABBA changes or not. Their fans love them. But the new releases reflect everything good In ABBA's sound from the 70s and early 80s. It's nice to hear that sound again, the production and arrangements. IMO most current pop music has become stale.l don't think it's evolved much over the last 20 years. Maybe a blast from the past. is exactly what's needed to move forward. Thanks for the reaction.

Hi Girls ! This is a message for every one and older fans !!! Replace you mind as a fan ! and re-listen the song ! You will understand the message .. this is for you !

First and for most ignore the trolls. Your sister is fine. ABBA, was and is bubble gum. So try something challenging say sixties anti- war songs sometime.

Hey, , some more ABBA Trivia :) The lyrics of this song were written by Bjorn Ulvaeus, one of the ABBA B :) lyrically this song is kind of a sequel to the Song "the winner takes it all" from 1980. Bjorn was married to Agneta (one of the ABBA A :) and they got divorced in 1980 when "The winner takes it all" was released. Agneta is singing both songs. So obvious Bjorn wrote about them and let Agneta, his ex wife, then sing the songs about her/their situation and break up....Sounds crazy? it is, at least a little bit:) To fully unverstand the whole story, do a reaction video of "The winner takes it all" and focus on the lyrics as well,, then you will see what I mean :) And btw, I really like your reaction videos, you girls are funny :-)

I neeeeeed a react to ABBA - our last summer 😍🥰

Why would anyone want to watch such self conscious awkward banality. So embarrassing to look at this.

Love your reaction. I was thinkin. Its Bjorn that wrote this song. Could it be from him to Agneta.

10:45 Spot on! This was written for the tour, the avatars are them now and then combined.

🎈🎈 big fan Can you do spirits by the strumbellas thank you

This song is about them getting older and asking their fans to give them a change. Why are there so many people (reaction videos) of people not getting the real message.

Hola Rogue, me gustan mucho tus reacciones. Soy tu fan. Comienzo a ver tu video. Saludos desde la ciudad de México

READ THE LYRICS....IT SAYS IT ALL. Storytelling, like music used to be,

double meaning song

Lol...I dunno. I'm a 54 yr old white geezer from UK.....I think the girl on the left is pretty attractive! xx lol

From a technological perspective, they're picking up right where they left off 40 yrs ago. That in itself is amazing! But its not "real". Its manufactured. I've always loved ABBA and it very sad to see them fade as time wore on. The bright spot in all of it was and is the fact that we can all still treasure what they accomplished once upon a time.... Enjoy and cherish the music and memories. Bottom line is: They had and enjoyed their glory and created amazing music which will live on long after they and all of us are long gone. But their time is over. Few have ever accomplished what they did and doubtful any ever will match it or best them! As a huge ABBA fan I was very excited when I first learned of the new album & music! And after listening to it.... It only brought back the memories of what things used to be. There was ZERO connection with the NEW music which I found very odd!!! Its GOOD music, but its not real. Its been manufactured.... so that many can profit from them and the history. GREAT music is typically created through turmoil and adversity, like the Rumors album from Fleetwood Mac. (noted because that particular one is very well documented as being such). ABBA was no different. And this new music may sound like their old sound, but its empty and hallow, there's no substance behind it. Its like actually listening to a memory.... If any younger people wish to "KNOW" ABBA and experience their amazing and great music? They should really just focus upon all of their original albums. This new stuff is just a shadowy reflection of what they and their music really were!!!

Still got that ABBA groove.

hi dear , thnks fr ur reaction to the song ,🎈🌲pls react to the iranian group Rastak ,Kamarey song ,it's a Kurdish folcoric song ,🎈🌲🌲

I thought "she" is ABBA reaching to "him" who is us, who is "fandom". your thoughts?

Hi.Abba its dance 👏 One sujest : Matt Corby - Brother ❤️😉

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Continuously interrupting songs is the new trend of reactions ??

DON'T LOCK ME DOWN????? Do they mean it this way. They are very bright people. Critic the elegant way.

YOU MUST HEAR "NATIVE NEW YORKER " BY ODESSEY ❤❤❤💯

Try a reaction to Breaking Benjamin you won't be disappointed.

You guys are hilarious. And I love Abba, I am the biggest fan on the planet

Agnetha is in her seventies now, but her voice is as pure and angelic as always, thank you god for allowing her voice to be throughout my life.

Twisted Tiffany and Rogue Royce. Let's go!!!🙌🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🤣

You where right , this song is a message to the fans, after ABBA came back after 40 years. "You asked me not to leave, well here I am again"

Alright. I haven't seen the 1st video but nothing you could have possibly said could have been harsh enough. Respect to the ABBA of old but just..no.

Do more Bee Gees they were contemporaries of ABBA and i always wished they had collaborated on an album that would have been thrilling, also check out Leo Sayer "You make me feel like dancing" minor disco hit and "When i need you" "More than i can say" he also was a 70's staple so much good music from the 60's 70's 80's and 90's to discover

Listen to the 40 year old 'Winner Takes It All', a song about this singer's breakup with her husband... so full of pain...

I love these reaction videos. Music is a shared experience.

Would you mind if I ask are you part Asian as well as being black? I'm Black British/Caribbean btw.

It's not about a man. It's abba talking to their fans avout their return. Still enjoyed watching you enjoy though :)

Try 'Eagle' and 'Girl With the Golden Hair.' They're both from their 70's stuff. You'll hear the similarities. I agree with one of the comments below, it sounds like an addendum to 'I Wonder (Departure).

Both these new songs are about Abba in their new form as virtual 'Abbatars' , asking their fans to accept them in their new incarnation - in other words, a metaphor!

Rogue and Tiffany, This is a really good ABBA song, and I'm glad you reviewed Teddy Swims earlier. I really hope you get around to reacting to BAND MAID soon. This all female Japanese rock band really KICKS ASS! There are reactions from all over the world on RU-vid about this group. My favorite songs are Domination-the official video, Freedom, which showcases the members individual talents, and Daydreaming, which show their softer side. I really hope you get around to reacting to their songs.

THE LYRICS ARE NOT ABOUT A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP. SHE IS TALKING ABOUT ABBAS COMEBACK ABOUT NOT BEING SHY DOWN. THEY HAVE COME BACK THE SAME, BUT NOT ENTIRELY THE SAME. PEOPLE WILL SEE THEIR DIGITAL VERSIONS. THUS THE "OPEN MIND" SUGGESTION OR REQUEST. TOO MUCH GIGGLINGS GIRLS AND NOT ENOUGH INPUT INTO THEIR LYRICS. I RECKON ROGUE WOULD BE GREAT WITH KINDY KIDS WHO APPRECIATE HER GIGGLES

I enjoy you guys together , so do not apologise ! Was a good song .... Hard to meet expectations after their past successful years .

Fell in love with ya sister

Don't expect a Video at all. First of all Aghnata is 71 years old, Bjorn is 76, Benny is 77 and Ann-Frid is 75. But I am amazed how much they sound the same. But at their ages they won't do a video in person but, it will still be possible to see their ABBAtars performing that song later in an official video as they are on stage and with live musicians.

02:36 I don't know about all that, but I can honestly say both of u are good looking. Thanks for the reaction :D

Love to see your reaction to Lake Street Dive in the Studio: What I'm Doing Here or Lake Street Dive - Musta Been Something [Songkick Live]

Y'all are just 2 naughty girls. You done a great job, I think!

Your pauses were terribly timed. Sorry, but cutting off in the middle of lines?

Girls, this song is about them coming back as digital avatars, and telling their fans to keep an open mind about it, not about her leaving her man and wanting to come back.

You gals are fine-- redeemed if need be such ;-)... no one needs to attempt to shut you down. Keep doing your reactions and enjoying life to the fullest-- COVID be damned!!!!! Life is gaining a new sense of normalcy by how much they've communicated a little more in a positive direction on RU-vid. Just remember, forget the naysayers-- your reactions are part of that positive energy, so keep it going!

This song seems like its about her life and the new votage tour where its like holograms. Sadly they said this is the end.

Song to their fans.

As they used to say on American bandstand "it has a beat and is easy to dance to." Sounds like the old ABBA. Love it

You cut esential parts of the song

One should never depend on a video to interpret a song. The only meaning that counts comes from the lyrics and the music.

but in the realty life , whas that : Bjorn leive Angneta bec he have meet some aver women , same with Benny, thats whas the riesen wy ABBA split.

This is totally irrelevant but I think you would like I Am the Highway by Audioslave. I know you really like Chris Cornell if recommend ..2 drink minimum live from the Walmart soundtrack. He'll get you in the feeeells. And if you really want to see another side of Chris, I think slaves and bulldozers by Soundgarden showcases the other end of his brilliance. Thanks for reading

You guys are so cute and bubbly, thanks for a great reaction! ABBA, so good. The best!

Agnetha is actually describing a visit to see Bjorn in his apartment that they shared for so many years together while they were married. She describes that encounter in the song: "As I watch the windows on the second floor The lights are on, it's time to go (ooh) It's time at last, to let him know... Will you leave me standing in the hall or let me enter? The apartment hasn't changed at all I've got to say, "I'm glad" Once these rooms were witness to our love My tantrums and increasing frustration." It is well-known from years of accumulated interviews and news spots about the challenges they had during their short marriage: "The band went their separate ways in 1982, with Agnetha admitting she found it hard being in the band after her break-up." "Agnetha fell in love with Bjorn at 19, after meeting him in a cafe. They were married in 1971 and Abba won Eurovision in 1974. She told the Standard she was emotionally ‘mangled’ by the split with Bjorn, who was the father of her two children. Within a week of their divorce, Bjorn had a new girlfriend and Agnetha had counselling. Abba’s hit The Winner Takes It All was written during this period and Agnetha said she found it hard to find the emotional strength to sing: “Tell me does she kiss/Like I used to kiss you?” Speaking about the song in 2013, Agnetha said: “Björn wrote it about us after the breakdown of our marriage. The fact he wrote it exactly when we divorced is touching really. “I didn’t mind. It was fantastic to do that song because I could put in such feeling. “I didn’t mind sharing it with the public. It didn’t feel wrong. There is so much in that song. It was a mixture of what I felt and what Björn felt but also what Benny and Frida went through.” -- Barney Davis at Evening Standard www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/why-did-abba-break-up-split-divorce-reunion-b953582.html Bjorn and Agnetha were often collaborators in his songwriting and he would often write songs with consideration of BOTH of their perspectives, not just his own, as some have mistakenly speculated.

You should not put down your sister like that - personally, I think she is gorgeous.