The BoDeans worked with T-Bone Burnett on their debut album, Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams, which appeared in 1986 to warm reviews. They recruited another big-name producer, Talking Head Jerry Harrison, to helm 1987's Outside Looking In, which found the band reduced to a trio after the departure of Hoffman. Outside Looking In broke into the Billboard Top 100, and the BoDeans grew their audience by touring alongside U2, appearing on Robbie Robertson's self-titled solo album, and receiving the honor of Best New Band by Rolling Stone magazine. By the time they released their third album, Home, in 1989, keyboardist Michael Ramos and drummer Danny Gayol had joined. This lineup stayed intact for the release of 1991's Black and White, but the BoDeans went without a drummer once again on their next recording, Go Slow Down.
Following the release of a double-disc live album, Joe Dirt Car, the band returned in 1996 with Blend. Around the time of Blend's release, "Closer to Free" -- a song that had originally appeared on 1993's Go Slow Down -- became a hit, due in large part to its exposure as the theme song for the TV show Party of Five. "Closer to Free" eventually cracked the Top 20, becoming the most successful single of the band's career. The BoDeans were arguably more popular than ever, but the band took a break during the late '90s, with both frontmen devoting time to their solo careers.
By 2004, the band had reconvened and signed with a new label, Zoe. Resolution was released that year, followed in 2005 by Homebrewed: Live from the Pabst. Griffin left the group in 2006 and was replaced by Eric Holden, who appeared on 2008's Still. By this point, the bandmates had found a new home on 429 Records, and they remained with that label for the release of Mr. Sad Clown in 2010 and Indigo Dreams in 2011. That same year saw the departure of Llanas, citing "differences of opinion." The band's 11th studio album, American Made, arrived the following year on the band's own Free & Alive label, and was the first with Neumann as sole leader. The BoDeans toured extensively in support of the release, and in 2014 began work on their next studio project. Released in 2015, I Cant Stop featured a new BoDeans lineup anchored by Neumann, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Sam Hawksley, bassist Eric Holden, and drummer Kenny Aronoff, the latter a well-respected journeyman musician who had played on several BoDeans recording sessions in the '90s. In June 2016, the BoDeans brought out a single, "My Hometown," with the release benefiting the Milwaukee County Historical Society. The single was a preview of the group's next album; titled Thirteen, the 11-song set was released in April 2017.
Angels
BoDeans Lyrics
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Going to see Sadie
To let her know
She's My Baby
And I'm tired of the games
She's been playin' on me
Well, I maybe young
And foolish inside
And, here tonight love's gonna be allright
Chorus 1:
Well, come on little Baby
Come on out and see
There's the Whole Wide World
Waiting on you and me
To Hell, you'll see
Chorus 2:
We ain't got to worry tonight
We ain't got to run, it's allright
They don't let
No, Angels out at Night!
Na, Na, Na, Na, Na
(REPEAT CHORUS 2)
You said "I got a chance, reaching your hands"
And I ain't the one
Gonna end up your man
But, there's one thing
That you gotta understand
That My love is real
Baby, my love's true
Maybe it don't mean
That much to you
But here tonight
Our love is gonna see us through
(REPEAT CHORUS 1, 2 AND 2 AGAIN)
(GUITAR SOLO)
(REPEAT CHORUS 1, 2, AND 2 AGAIN)
No, Angels out at Night! (3 TIMES)
Hey, Hey Baby!!
The BoDeans’s song “Angels” is a classic rock love song that tells a story about a man who is going to see his lover, Sadie, and tell her that he is tired of playing games in their relationship. The song starts with the man proclaiming his love for Sadie and announcing that he is going to confront her with his feelings. He knows that he is young and foolish, but he has pride and wants to stand up for what he believes in. He then declares that their love will be all right that night, as they have the whole wide world waiting for them.
The chorus is a repetitive plea aimed at Sadie to come out and see the world with the singer. The singer assures Sadie that they don't have to worry about anything and can take their time, as there will be no angels around that night. The lyrics suggest that the singer is resolute and will not be led on, but at the same time, his love is genuine and wants it to grow.
The song concludes with a guitar solo, followed by the choruses repeated one final time, and the proclamation that there are "no angels out at night." Hence the song is an ode to the power of love and the joy of exploration.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm going down the street
I am heading over to Sadie's place down the street
Going to see Sadie
I am going to visit Sadie
To let her know
I want to inform her
She's My Baby
I consider her my significant other
And I'm tired of the games
I am fed up with the deception
She's been playin' on me
She has been manipulating me
Well, I maybe young
I am aware that I am still young
And foolish inside
Despite that, I do have some pride and self-respect
But, I'm the one, and I've got my pride
I am the one in control and I have my dignity intact
And, here tonight love's gonna be allright
Tonight, our love will be okay
Well, come on little Baby
I urge her to come along
Come on out and see
I want her to join me and explore the world together
There's the Whole Wide World
The world is vast and full of possibilities
Waiting on you and me
We should take advantage of the opportunities awaiting us
To Hell, you'll see
We will overcome any challenges along the way
We ain't got to worry tonight
We don't have to feel anxious tonight
We ain't got to run, it's allright
We don't have to escape anything tonight, everything is okay
They don't let
It is forbidden
No, Angels out at Night!
No angels are allowed to roam around at night! (figuratively)
Na, Na, Na, Na, Na
N/A
You said "I got a chance, reaching your hands"
You said that I have a chance to win you over
And I ain't the one
I am not the person
Gonna end up your man
Who will be your partner
But, there's one thing
However, there is something
That you gotta understand
You need to comprehend this
That My love is real
My love for you is genuine
Baby, my love's true
My love for you is sincere
Maybe it don't mean
Even if it does not mean
That much to you
As much as it does to you
But here tonight
But at this moment
Our love is gonna see us through
Our love will help us overcome anything
No, Angels out at Night! (3 TIMES)
No angels are allowed to roam around at night! (figuratively)
Hey, Hey Baby!!
Hello, my dear!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KURT R. NEUMANN, SAMUEL J. LLANAS
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