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Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again
The Angels Lyrics


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Went down to Santa Fe
Where Renoir paints the walls
Described you clearly
But the sky began to fall

Am I ever gonna see your face again
Am I ever gonna see your face again

Trams, cars and taxis
Little waxworks on the move
Carry young girls past me
But none of them are you

Am I ever gonna see your face again
Am I ever gonna see your face again

Without you near me
I got no place to go
Wait at the bar
Maybe you might show

Am I ever gonna see your face again
Am I ever gonna see your face again

I've got to stop these tears
That's falling from my eye
Go walk out in the rain
So no one sees me cry

Am I ever gonna see your face again
Am I ever gonna see your face again

Am I ever gonna see your face again
Am I ever gonna see your face again

Can't stop the memory
That goes climbing through my brain
I get no answers
So the questions still remains

Am I ever gonna see your face again
Am I ever gonna see your face again

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again" conjure vivid imagery of the desolate and worn-down streets of Santa Fe, where even the paintings on the walls have seen better days. Amidst this dispiriting setting, the singer searches desperately for his beloved, described broadly yet clearly enough for anyone who might see her to point her out. But as the sky falls, it becomes apparent that his search is futile; the world around him seems to be collapsing, and with it his hopes of finding her.


Throughout the song, the singer paints a picture of a world in which he is lost and alone without his lover, looking for her desperately in crowds of strangers, waiting for her in bars, and even contemplating whether to walk out in the rain to hide his tears from the world. The poignant refrain of "Am I ever gonna see your face again?" serves as a reminder of his perpetual uncertainty and deep longing, with no clear answer to his question.


Overall, "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again" is a powerful and affecting ballad about love, loss, and the overwhelming sense of isolation that can come with the absence of a significant other. With its heartbreaking lyrics and stirring melody, it has become a classic of the rock genre, resonating with listeners for decades since its release in 1976.


Line by Line Meaning

Went down to Santa Fe
I went to Santa Fe


Where Renoir paints the walls
Santa Fe has Renoir's paintings


Described you clearly
I spoke about you in details


But the sky began to fall
Something unexpected happened, the sky started to fall


Trams, cars and taxis
There were modes of transportation like trams, cars, and taxis


Little waxworks on the move
There were small sculptures that seemed to move


Carry young girls past me
The transportation vehicles carried young women around me


But none of them are you
However, none of them were you


Without you near me
I feel lost without you being near me


I got no place to go
I have nowhere to go without you


Wait at the bar
I wait at the bar


Maybe you might show
Maybe you will come


I've got to stop these tears
I need to stop crying


That's falling from my eye
The tears that are coming from my eye


Go walk out in the rain
I go for a walk in the rain


So no one sees me cry
So that no one sees me crying


Can't stop the memory
I cannot stop the memories


That goes climbing through my brain
That keep coming back into my head


I get no answers
I have no answers


So the questions still remains
Therefore, the question still remains unanswered


Am I ever gonna see your face again
Will I ever have the chance to see you again?


Am I ever gonna see your face again
Will I ever have the chance to see you again?




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Bruce Lamberton

And of course, every true blue Aussie knows the "unofficial chorus"...

Brian Smith

That’s coming from a Yank!

Lyall G

Ruined the song for me having yobos screaming in my ears thinking they were somewhat intelligent.

Have a listen to Status Quo’s Lonely Nights….

Carl Cordova

Yes we all do mate.

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Vicky Chapman

Saw them with Dave Gleeson [Screaming Jets] as the frontman last night. Dave gave a fantastic performance, can't fault him, he got the energy just right. Noone can replace Doc of course, but Dave honours Doc's memory by keeping his music alive.

Robert Michayluk

I've been listening to this band since seventy eight.. never gets old.

Garrie Taylor

Epic set - what a blast Then & Now

Malvin Gygyirak

Saw his face just once, live, at the Hell's Angels' Rock Weekend - 3 - 5 December 1998. Doc Neeson - the Mad Irishman - came on just on midnight. When he opened his mouth and let out a deep Bass-Baritone voice .... my jaw dropped.... instant LUST! Unforgettable, even though we will, alas, never see his face again. R.I.P. Doc - LEGEND!

S Boloshis

Dude he’s dead? That sucks I just found out about these dudes.

A G

Classic , never gets old

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