Discover the story of the song > I M A Marionette – Abba

The protagonist feels like they don't belong and that something is wrong with them. They feel like they are being controlled and manipulated by others, like a puppet on strings. They have learned how to act and speak in a way that pleases others. Even though they feel like they have no control, they are expected to always be happy and smile for the sake of others. People tell them that they are free, but they still feel like an outsider who is pushed around and lost. Overall, the lyrics describe the protagonist's struggle with feeling like they have no agency and are constantly being controlled by others.