Where Angels Play
The Stone Roses Lyrics
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A million miles from here where no one's ever been
God-given grace and a holy heaven face
I'm on the edge of something shattering
I'm coming through
"Ok, let's fly", she says, "this carpet's made for two"
This ugly little box, no place for me and you
Our carpet falls on a dew-fresh daffil plain
Take a look around, there's something happening
All the colors fade
I don't want you now, bang bang bang gone
Ooh I don't need you now, the seeds are sown
Ooh bang bang pretty pretty, bang bang
I don't think so, no no
I don't think so, no no
Bang bang, bang bang
Below the country rolls like a mighty boiling sea
The warm red sun gives up and sinks into the trees
But I'm no fool, I can't stand here betrayed
Take a look around there's something happening
All the colors fade
I don't want you now, bang bang bang gone
Ooh I don't need you now, the seeds are sown
Ooh bang bang pretty pretty, bang bang
I don't think so, no no
I don't think so, no no
Bang bang, bang bang
The song "Where Angels Play" by The Stone Roses is a psychedelic and dreamlike piece of music that takes the listener on a journey to a surreal place where no one has ever been. The opening lyrics, "Come with me to a place no eyes have ever seen, a million miles from here where no one's ever been" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is describing a place of beauty and wonder, where God's grace is present and there is a sense of tranquility.
In the second verse, the lyrics shift to a more personal perspective as the singer is accompanied by someone who says "let's fly, this carpet's made for two." The carpet referred to in the song is a flying carpet, which takes the singer and the other person to a "dew-fresh daffodil plain" where "there's something happening, all the colors fade."
The final verse is more melancholic and introspective with the line "But I'm no fool, I can't stand here betrayed." The singer sees something happening around them, but they no longer feel the need to be with the other person. The song ends with a repetition of the words "Bang bang," which creates a sense of finality and resolution.
Overall, "Where Angels Play" is a song about escaping to a better place, whether it be physically or emotionally. The use of vivid imagery and surreal descriptions create a dreamlike atmosphere that makes the listener feel like they are on a journey with the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Come with me to a place no eyes have ever seen
Let's explore an undiscovered place together
A million miles from here where no one's ever been
Far away from civilization
God-given grace and a holy heaven face
A beautiful and sacred place
I'm on the edge of something shattering
A sense of impending change or danger
I'm coming through
I'm ready to face whatever is ahead
"Ok, let's fly", she says, "this carpet's made for two"
Let's journey together on this magical carpet
This ugly little box, no place for me and you
Our current location is uninviting and unsuitable
Our carpet falls on a dew-fresh daffil plain
We arrive in a beautiful and serene place
Take a look around, there's something happening
Pay attention to the atmosphere, something is changing
All the colors fade
The world is becoming less vibrant and lively
I don't want you now, bang bang bang gone
I'm over you, it's time to move on
Ooh I don't need you now, the seeds are sown
I have already made my decision to let go
Ooh bang bang pretty pretty, bang bang
No amount of charm or persuasion will change my mind
I don't think so, no no
Absolutely not
Below the country rolls like a mighty boiling sea
The landscape is tumultuous and powerful
The warm red sun gives up and sinks into the trees
The day comes to an end
But I'm no fool, I can't stand here betrayed
I refuse to be taken advantage of
Take a look around there's something happening
Stay aware, there are still changes occurring
All the colors fade
The world is still becoming less vibrant and lively
Bang bang, bang bang
An exclamation of finality or emphasis
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Hendri Luck412
Come with me to a place no eyes have ever seen
A million miles from here where no one's ever been
God-given grace and a holy heaven face
I'm on the edge of something shattering
I'm coming through
"Ok, let's fly", she says, "this carpet's made for two"
This ugly little box, no place for me and you
Our carpet falls on a dew-fresh daffil plain
Take a look around, there's something happening
All the colors fade
I don't want you now, bang bang bang gone
Ooh I don't need you now, the seeds are sown
Ooh bang bang pretty pretty, bang bang
I don't think so, no no
I don't think so, no no
Bang bang, bang bang
Below the country rolls like a mighty boiling sea
The warm red sun gives up and sinks into the trees
But I'm no fool, I can't stand here betrayed
Take a look around there's something happening
All the colors fade
I don't want you now, bang bang bang gone
Ooh I don't need you now, the seeds are sown
Ooh bang bang pretty pretty, bang bang
I don't think so, no no
I don't think so, no no
Bang bang, bang bang
Lee Brunton
2022 still sounds fresh pure perfection
Andrew Bleasdale
Yes
Adam Brown
I feel at home when I listen to the stone roses , I’m in a comfy place when I do , the roses give me a warm feeling , I love them and I always will they should of been way bigger
M. 2018
I'm 40 years old now and these songs are still perfect......
Sam Knight
I mean they played Spike Island, Wembley stadium etc... I'd say that meant they were quite big.
Andrej
This song made my day absolute beautiful melody and a melancholy nostalgic feeling... the first roses album is special.
Philip Sharp
Your bang on the bunny xx
LG
I would love to hear an extended version of that outro
dannffc
Check the Stone Roses live at Empress Ballroom - Blackpool - it does in to, Shoot you down
Brian Tappenden
Thought I was the only one ! It’s something you feel you could carry on listening to for another 10 minutes