A Scottish football fan has created a song titled 'ABE' (Anyone But England) that has gone viral on TikTok, garnering over 82,800 views and 9,000 likes. The song, posted by user @tourguidebrice, has been hailed by some viewers as an 'anthem for the ages' as Scotland fans shift their support following Scotland's exit from the World Cup in the group stages.
Lyrics and Reception
The song begins: 'If you're a Scottish football fan, I can only sympathise. 28 long years of hurt, no time to dry your eyes. Crashed out of the group stage, but don't worry listen up! There is still a team we can support in this year's World Cup.' It goes on to describe a team that 'changes every game' and 'plays at every ground', revealing the team as ABE. The lyrics also acknowledge England's high-paid players but note their trophy cabinet is 'bare', with a nod to the women's team having 'done it twice'.
Viewers praised the song, with comments such as 'I wasn't sure where you were going to begin with I almost scrolled but it was worth sticking around' and 'Wow what a coincidence that's the exact team I'm supporting!' Another wrote: 'I've been rooting for ABE for years now.'
Mixed Reactions
Not all feedback was positive. Some commenters called the song 'bitter' and 'sour grapes', with one asking: 'How many World Cups have you won again?' However, some English fans also enjoyed it, including a Geordie who wrote: 'I'm English and I'm HOWLING' and another who said they 'agree with ABE'.
With England set to play their round of 32 match on July 1, one viewer commented: 'So we're all suddenly DR Congo fans for the next game then.' Another requested: 'I need this as a shirt please.'
