Abba - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (a Man After Midnight) [lyrics] May 2026

Behind the Glitter: The Story of ABBA's "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!"

The track's sonic identity is defined by its hypnotic, eerie synthesizer riff. ABBA - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) [Lyrics]

: The iconic melody was crafted using an ARP Odyssey synthesizer. Behind the Glitter: The Story of ABBA's "Gimme

Released in October 1979, remains one of ABBA's most enduring disco masterpieces. While it fills dance floors with its high-energy beat, the track hides a story of profound loneliness and late-night desperation beneath its shimmering surface. A Masterpiece of Scandinavian Frankness directed by Lasse Hallström

See the original 1979 music video, directed by Lasse Hallström, which features the group recording in the studio:

: In 2024, the song was reissued with a Dolby Atmos remix and a 4K remastered music video.