Discover the story of the song > Don T Shut Me Down – Abba

The protagonist of the song is reflecting on their past and how things have changed. They remember hearing children's laughter in the park, but now it's quiet because the children have left. They are sitting on a bench, feeling cold as the rain starts to pour. They notice the lights on in a building and realize it's time to let their partner know something important.

They explain to their partner that they look surprised to see them there, but they have a reason for coming back. They had left before because they couldn't handle things, but now they have learned to deal with their emotions and have hope for the future. They feel like a new version of themselves and ask their partner to have an open mind and not see them as the same person as before.

They wonder if their partner will let them in or leave them standing in the hallway. They express that the apartment looks the same as before, but they are glad to see it because it reminds them of their past love. They admit that they used to have anger issues but have transformed into a better version of themselves.

The protagonist repeats the chorus, emphasizing that they are a new person now and asking their partner not to shut them down. They express that they are still in love and that they have learned to cope with their emotions and have hope for the future. They reassure their partner that they are here to stay.