: Lines like "Now that your father and sister have gone" refer to the tragic loss of her family during the fall of Troy. The "ship sailing" at the end of the song likely represents her being taken away as a captive after the war. Musical Composition
: ABBA gave a notable televised performance of the song on West Germany's Show-Express on November 11, 1982 , which was one of their final appearances together before separating. Lyrical Meaning and Mythology Abba - Cassandra
"Cassandra" is often celebrated by fans as one of ABBA's most hauntingly beautiful and underappreciated tracks. Released in as the B-side to their penultimate single, " The Day Before You Came ", it captures the group at their artistic peak just before their nearly 40-year hiatus. Origins and Release : Lines like "Now that your father and
: Cassandra was a Trojan princess fated by the god Apollo to tell true prophecies but never be believed. Abba - Cassandra