Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again
The Angels Lyrics
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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
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?
Contributed by Vivian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mebeme007
@@e-knockpower7808
You keep going around spinning a BS story.
The Angels were NOT "sued successfully" over the song.
it didn't even get to court, fool. đ€Ł
Both bands simply reached an agreement where Status Quo got some of the royalties.
And, in fact, the guys in both bands were actually good mates.
The lyrics are not the same, and that is what makes this song the classic that it still is to this day.
So take your fairytale and bitter, jaded hate elsewhere. And stop spinning sh*t.
@Hossak
This is now Melbourne's official anthem.
@ShapezPuller64
Complete with the self isolation courtesy of telling any plague ridden yuppie who isn't you to piss off
@DFWdigger69
In 1985 as 16yo I remember standing on a bar stool in the Charles hotel 'rocking out' to the Angels (Yeah. not good but is what it is đ). By the mid 00's I had three primary school daughters. We had an angels CD or two in the trusty 'ol VX and I taught my daughters that it was "No way. get lost, rack off!". They used to scream it at the top of their lung which always made laugh.
The best bit was when they got to their late teens and realised what the real chant was... They were in shock and horror that i would do that to them!!! I LMFAO! đ€Ł
@TraceyKiely
Gonna be the last song played at my funeral - and attendees have to sing the live chorus!
@markmcallan973
Good choice! You will find out who loves Uđđđ
@susanmaynard8652
Yeh funny that we used to sing the chorus in the nightclubs playing it now. Doc and Bon Scott are my heroes
@malvingygyirak9819
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!
@sboloshis1188
Dude heâs dead? That sucks I just found out about these dudes.
@graemesmith2649
So good live in a dirty dingy pub.
@robertmichayluk5204
I've been listening to this band since seventy eight.. never gets old.