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Released in December 1981, "One of Us" is a melancholy pop track by the Swedish group ABBA, serving as the lead single from their final studio album of the 20th century, The Visitors. Sung with fragile vulnerability by Agnetha Fältskog, the song explores deep heartbreak and regret over a broken relationship. Background and Themes Written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the track reflects the darker, more mature tone of their later songwriting. Created and recorded just as both couples in the band experienced real-life divorces, mirroring the painful reality of separation and emotional distance. The lyrics follow a woman trying to reach out and rekindle a past love, realizing one person is left lonely and crying while the other has moved on. Musical Style Features a prominent, bittersweet blend of synthesized pop elements and folk-tinged mandolins. Combines a deceptively rhythmic, mid-tempo bounce with deeply sad and reflective lyrics.