Matt (28), Joe (26), Esra (24), and Simri-Ramon (20) grew up in a family of… Read Full Bio ↴Matt (28), Joe (26), Esra (24), and Simri-Ramon (20) grew up in a family of nine in Basle. "Our mother encouraged us to sing from a very early age," explains Joe. Ever since they were tiny, they have been making music together. Initially, they performed in nursing homes, hospitals, and at private events. Then came an event that changed their lives: in 2001, the Buchli family moved to Australia for two years, setting up home at 77 Bombay Street in Adelaide. On their return to Switzerland, the four decided that they didn't want to live in the city any more. "We were lucky to be able to take over the old chalet that belonged to our grandparents in Scharans," says Esra. "Surrounded by the beautiful mountains of the canton of Graubünden, it was just perfect." They weren't in the least bit bothered that they would have to share a bedroom. A short time later they formed a band, which they named after their temporary home down under. From this point on, the heart of the band beat in the chalet's cellar, where they rehearsed. Then everything happened very quickly: 77 Bombay Street began to enter band competitions, winning almost every one of them. They were then hired for some gigs and won both the Little Prix Walo and the MyCokemusic Contest in 2009. "It can be wonderful to make music with your brothers, but it can also be very nerve-racking," says Simri- Ramon in answer to a frequently asked question. "Each of us has a different idea of music. Before we reach a consensus, there can be big fights and it can get very loud."

At this stage, 77 Bombay Street is more than just an insider tip. 77 Bombay Street is all about the joy of making music, musical talent, intensity, and authenticity. With the songs '47 Millionaires' and 'Long Way', they have conquered the radio waves and are getting both positive media reviews and encouraging feedback. The band's fan community is growing steadily. 77 Bombay Street have already played over 100 live shows in their as yet short career. Their debut album, Up In The Sky, features 12 characteristic and unmistakeable folk-rock gems. There isn't a note too many, the songs are not overloaded with ideas, every word counts ... in fact, every one of the songs is straightforward, direct, and goes straight to the heart.

Angel
77 Bombay Street Lyrics

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Tell me where to go tonight
I'm walking down a lonely row of lights
I'm whispering to a picture on my phone
And it's you I'm waiting for

I'm sitting on a sidewalk and I grow my hair
It's only five o'clock and I can't see you anywhere
I wonder if the doves will ever know

That I miss you

I hear them talking in the street
How can you feel the way you feel
With all those voices crashing down on me and you
I feel it swirling through the air
How can you say that I don't care
It's just this thought I cannot bear
But I feel it in my soul

And I, I need an angel today
Oh I, I need an angel today
And I, need an angel today
And I, I need an angel

It's got a scent of living in the dust you know
And it feels like waiting for a bus you know
But you don't really care 'bout those things, do you?

Well it's not written in a book
You just pretend you eat what you cook
And then you turn around and say, "are you feeling good today?"

And I, I need an angel today
Oh I, I need an angel today
And I, need an angel today
And I, I need an angel

And it feels like waiting for a bus you know
And I don't know where to go today, today, today, today

And I, I need an angel today
Oh I, I need an angel today
And I, need an angel today
And I, I need an angel
I need an angel

And I need an angel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Angel" by 77 Bombay Street are about the feeling of loneliness and longing for someone special. The singer of the song is walking alone down a street, whispering to a picture on their phone and waiting for someone. They are sitting on a sidewalk, waiting and thinking about the missed connection they have with the person they long for. The singer wonders if the doves flying overhead will ever understand how much they miss this person. People are talking around them, but the singer is in a world of their own, feeling overwhelmed by the emotions they are experiencing.

The singer expresses a need for an angel to come to them and help them through their loneliness. They need someone to lift them up and make them feel better. They feel lost and uncertain about where to go next, but they are hoping that an angel will guide them. Despite feeling like they are waiting for a bus, which is not necessarily exciting, the singer knows that what they need more than anything else is the presence of someone they love.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me where to go tonight
I am lost and in need of guidance, can you direct me towards my destination?

I'm walking down a lonely row of lights
I am wandering through the city streets feeling lonely and lost, surrounded by bright lights and empty crowds.

I'm whispering to a picture on my phone
I am talking softly to a photo of you on my phone, expressing my yearning for your presence and comfort.

And it's you I'm waiting for
I am longing for you to arrive and fill the emptiness I feel inside.

I'm sitting on a sidewalk and I grow my hair
I am seated on the pavement, my hair growing long as I wait day by day for you to arrive.

It's only five o'clock and I can't see you anywhere
Although it's early evening, I am still unable to locate you, causing immense feelings of distress and hopelessness.

I wonder if the doves will ever know
In my desperation, I wonder whether even the birds around me can sense the intensity of my pain and longing.

That I miss you
All of it stems from the simple fact that I miss you, and I cannot bear to be away from you any longer.

I hear them talking in the street
I am aware of the chatter and noise surrounding me, from people who do not understand my inner feelings of loss and desperation.

How can you feel the way you feel
Others do not comprehend the depth of emotions I am struggling with on a daily basis.

With all those voices crashing down on me and you
The noise and opinions around us are overwhelming and make it difficult to hear our own thoughts and feelings.

I feel it swirling through the air
My intense emotions and longing cannot be contained, and they permeate the atmosphere around me, growing in intensity.

How can you say that I don't care
Despite what others may believe, I do care deeply and am struggling with the lack of connection and presence in my life.

It's just this thought I cannot bear
The mere thought of being without you is unbearable and creates immense fear and pain in my mind.

But I feel it in my soul
Despite the external noise and chaos, I know for certain in my soul that you are the one I need and want in my life.

And I, I need an angel today
In my darkest hours of loneliness and despair, I am in desperate need of a guardian angel to bring comfort and relief.

Oh I, I need an angel today
These feelings are not fleeting, but rather a deep-seated need for a savior to lift me up in my moments of deep pain and anguish.

And I, need an angel today
No amount of external distractions can quell the desperate plea for an angel's presence and protection in my life today.

And I, I need an angel
Without you, I am lost and floundering; the only salvation is the presence of an angel to guide me to a place of comfort and peace.

It's got a scent of living in the dust you know
Although the surroundings may be old or dingy, there is still a sense of life and purpose hidden among the dust and decay.

And it feels like waiting for a bus you know
The waiting and anticipation are both tangible and frustrating, as I wait for something that may or may not ever arrive.

But you don't really care 'bout those things, do you?
Moments like these, where the surroundings may be imperfect, do not matter as much when compared to the need for a deeper connection and presence.

Well it's not written in a book
The complexity and depth of human emotion cannot be adequately expressed in written words, nor truly understood by others.

You just pretend you eat what you cook
In an effort to mask my true feelings, I pretend that everything is fine, even though the pain and longing runs deep.

And then you turn around and say, "are you feeling good today?"
Despite my efforts to hide my emotions, you see through it all and ask the simple but powerful question, expressing your concern and care.

And I don't know where to go today, today, today, today
Lost and disorientated, I do not know where to turn or what to do, and the uncertainty of it all is overwhelming.

And I, I need an angel today
Repeated again, my desperate plea for an angel's presence and guidance in my life is a constant, ever-present need.

Oh I, I need an angel today
Despite the repetition, the need for an angel does not diminish, only growing stronger with each passing day.

And I, need an angel today
There is no escape from the need for an angel's help in navigating the pain and struggles of life today.

And I, I need an angel
Without an angel to guide and protect me, I am lost and adrift in the chaos and pain of life.

I need an angel
The song concludes with this simple but powerful statement, expressing the true depth of the singer's need for safety, guidance, and comfort in the form of an angel's presence.

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