Discover the story of the song > What About Livingstone – Abba

The lyrics are about a protagonist who overhears people laughing at them and questioning the value of their actions. The protagonist then asks the people if they have considered the importance of Livingstone and others who have sacrificed their lives to lead the way. The protagonist asks if the sacrifices made by Livingstone and others, like traveling up the Nile and putting themselves to the test, have helped others. The protagonist poses the question of whether it was worth it for Livingstone and the others to take those risks and make those sacrifices. The lyrics repeat the question about Livingstone and all those men, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their sacrifices and the impact they had. The song ends by reiterating the question and emphasizing the significance of their actions.