Angela
Auten D.R. Lyrics


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Your company rolled you over, Angela.
The penguin ate it's fish.
When you had your kids, you get to buy one get one free.
And when you found their father, you know that you've got a limited warranty.
A working woman's muse, you've got the single mother's blues.
You're starting a new work week, and with the kids at home, it's going to result in a real lack of sleep.
Take me down to where you pick up your check.
I want to see the building that you used to work in.
I want to watch you toss in your sleep.
She said to me, "in my years of working, I've learned a few things. And it's that the fastest way to make money is to steal it, plus it is tax-free. You shouldn't place your trust in your boss, and above all, fuck all loyalty. Because if it's your job or his, well then you're off to the pigs. What can i say except believe you me."
Words to live by. "And when I eat it's with my kids, and if I dance, it's when they're asleep. When I shop, it's not for me and neither is when I breathe."
Take me down to where you pick up your check.
I want to see the bulding that you used to work in.
I want to watch you toss in your sleep.




I want to be there when your next chap walks out on you.
Some ain't got no luck.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Auten D.R's "Angela" speak to the struggles of a working-class single mother named Angela. The first line "Your company rolled you over, Angela" indicates that Angela has likely been laid off or unfairly treated by her employer. The line "The penguin ate its fish" creates an eerie and mysterious image, possibly symbolizing the unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of Angela's life.


The lyrics then dive into the financial struggles of being a single mother, with lines like "When you had your kids, you get to buy one get one free." and "A working woman's muse, you've got the single mother's blues." It also touches on the difficulty of balancing work and motherhood, with the line "You're starting a new work week, and with the kids at home, it's going to result in a real lack of sleep."


The chorus repeats the lines "Take me down to where you pick up your check. I want to see the building that you used to work in. I want to watch you toss in your sleep." which creates a vivid image of the struggles and anxieties experienced by individuals in low-paying jobs. The spoken word section towards the end of the song serves as advice from Angela, who has likely faced many challenges throughout her life.


Overall, "Angela" is a poignant and thought-provoking song about the realities and struggles faced by working-class women, particularly single mothers.


Line by Line Meaning

Your company rolled you over, Angela.
Angela, your employer treated you unfairly and without regard for your wellbeing.


The penguin ate it's fish.
This line seems disconnected from the rest of the song and likely serves as a non sequitur or metaphor with unclear meaning.


When you had your kids, you get to buy one get one free.
When you gave birth to twins, you effectively got two children for the price of one.


And when you found their father, you know that you've got a limited warranty.
When you discovered the father of your children, you knew that your relationship and support from him was not guaranteed and may not last.


A working woman's muse, you've got the single mother's blues.
You are a source of inspiration for working women, but also carry the burdens of being a single mother.


You're starting a new work week, and with the kids at home, it's going to result in a real lack of sleep.
You are beginning a new week of work, but being the sole caregiver for your children will likely cause you to lose sleep.


Take me down to where you pick up your check.
I want to visit the place where you receive your paycheck.


I want to see the building that you used to work in.
I am curious to see the location where you previously worked.


I want to watch you toss in your sleep.
I want to observe you while you are sleeping restlessly.


She said to me, "in my years of working, I've learned a few things. And it's that the fastest way to make money is to steal it, plus it is tax-free. You shouldn't place your trust in your boss, and above all, fuck all loyalty. Because if it's your job or his, well then you're off to the pigs. What can i say except believe you me."
Angela shared with me some of the hard-learned lessons she has gained from her years of employment, including that stealing money is the easiest way to make it and that loyalty to one's employer is not always worth it in the end.


Words to live by. "And when I eat it's with my kids, and if I dance, it's when they're asleep. When I shop, it's not for me and neither is when I breathe."
These are Angela's personal mantras for living a fulfilling life as a single mother, including prioritizing time with her children and not indulging in selfish activities.


I want to be there when your next chap walks out on you.
I want to be present for you when your next romantic partner abandons you.


Some ain't got no luck.
This line serves as a statement about unfortunate circumstances beyond one's control.




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Comments from YouTube:

@jamestonguet1737

I've had this CD for years an it is a constant inspiration , thank you for the magic!

@spaceace73

I think I might have heard this before,but didn't know what it was until today.Great song,great player.

@genetic898

One of the best acoustic/solo composers out there, and my favorite. Hope you are well D.R.

@phadrus

This is one of my all time favorite acoustic compositions. There IS a transcription for this song in an old back copy of Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine. Worth trying to find a copy. It’s where I originally heard the song.

@sonofahen

Dude has magic hands!

@kevinquinnyo

this song is so well written, beautiful, why only 741 views?

@1251966LH

Help!!!!!!! I want the tabs!!!!!!!!!!

@PsychodelicTom

Tabs for Angela could be downloaded here: http://drauten.com/links.htm

@1251966LH

@baryoutensei1 Do you have the tabs?

@anjanan5900

8 years later and i still want tabs

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