I Wonder [Departure] lyrics

This park and these houses, old streets I have walked,

everything dear, will it be here

one day when I am returning?

My friends will get married, have children and homes.

It sounds so nice, well-planned and wise,

never expecting surprises.

I wonder – it’s frightening –

leaving now, is that the right thing?

I wonder – it scares me –

but who the hell am I if I don’t even try?

I’m not a coward,

oh no, I’ll be strong.

One chance in a lifetime,

yes I will take it, it can’t go wrong.

My friends and my family, this dull little town,

buses I’ve missed, boys that I’ve kissed,

everything old and familiar.

I wonder – it’s frightening –

leaving now, is that the right thing?

I wonder – it scares me –

but who the hell am I if I don’t even try?

I’m not a coward,

oh no, I’ll be strong.

One chance in a lifetime,

yes I will take it,

yes I will take it, it can’t go wrong.

• Artist:ABBA
• Album:ABBA The Album (1977)