“Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” is a disco-pop classic by ABBA, released on 12 October 1979 as the sole single taken from their second greatest hits album Greatest Hits Vol. 2 (1979). Later, it was included in reissues of the group’s sixth studio album Voulez-Vous. It’s one of the Swedish group’s most iconic tracks, known for its infectious energy, glossy production, and emotionally charged vocals.
The song is sung from the perspective of a lonely woman yearning for love and companionship as night falls. The chorus — “Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight” — is both a bold plea and a dancefloor anthem. Lyrically, it captures ABBA’s knack for blending heartache with irresistible hooks.
It features a driving disco beat, dramatic strings, and a now-famous synth riff that gives the song its instantly recognizable sound. That riff was later sampled by Madonna in her 2005 hit Hung Up, which helped introduce the song to a new generation.
Lead vocals are delivered powerfully by Agnetha Fältskog, and the song was produced by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, who also co-wrote it. It marked a slightly darker, more sophisticated shift in ABBA’s musical style as they moved into the 1980s.
“Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” was a commercial success, reaching the top 5 in multiple countries and becoming one of the group’s enduring global hits. It’s a staple of disco compilations and pop culture, and it remains a fan favorite in ABBA’s catalog — energetic, dramatic, and timeless.