Angela
Cocker. Jarvis Lyrics
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(Angela)
An unfinished symphony
(Angela)
Angela
(Angela)
She is mobile poetry
And she's nearly 23
Making 450 an hour
Complimentary shower
They call her Angela
Angela, oh, Angela, Angela
Angela
(Angela)
Boom, you blew my mind
(Angela)
Angela
(Angela)
I feel the sap rising tonight
(Angela)
A dry stick at the end of a branch
And an overzealous hand
You can't glue it back, no
Snapped off by Angela
Angela, oh, Angela, oh
Angela, oh, Angela
Angela, Angela
Yeah, Angela
(Angela)
Oh, Angela
(Angela)
Angela
(Angela)
Oh, Angela
(Angela)
Oh, Angela
The song "Angela" by Jarvis Cocker is a melancholic reflection on a woman named Angela who is described as an "unfinished symphony" and "mobile poetry." The lyrics paint a picture of a young woman, nearly 23 years old, who works as a prostitute making 450 dollars an hour and is known for her "complimentary shower." The song implies a sense of sadness and tragedy as it describes Angela's life as one marked by exploitation and objectification.
The lyrics "Boom, you blew my mind" and "I feel the sap rising tonight" suggest a sexual encounter between Jarvis and Angela. However, the lyrics also describe Jarvis as a "dry stick at the end of a branch," implying that the encounter was unsatisfactory and that he was unable to fully connect with Angela. The final lyrics, "You can't glue it back, no/ Snapped off by Angela" suggest that the experience with Angela has left a lasting impact on Jarvis, and that it was he who has been left broken by the encounter, not Angela.
Overall, "Angela" is a haunting and poignant song that explores themes of exploitation, loneliness, and disconnection. It is a reflection on the human cost of prostitution and the often-tragic lives of those who work in the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Angela
The singer of the song is named Angela.
An unfinished symphony
Angela is described as being like an unfinished symphony, in that she is complex and not easily explained.
She is mobile poetry
Angela is poetic in the way she moves and carries herself.
And she's nearly 23
Angela is in her early twenties.
Making 450 an hour
Angela works as a prostitute and charges $450 an hour for her services.
Complimentary shower
Angela offers her clients a complimentary shower before their session.
They call her Angela
Angela is known by her name in her line of work.
Boom, you blew my mind
Angela has had a profound or unexpected impact on the singer.
I feel the sap rising tonight
The singer is sexually attracted to Angela.
A dry stick at the end of a branch
The singer uses a metaphor to describe the state of his sexual arousal before encountering Angela. He felt emotionally empty and unsatisfied.
And an overzealous hand
The singer used too much force during sexual activity with Angela, resulting in temporary physical injury.
You can't glue it back, no
The physical injury is not reparable, metaphorically representing a loss of innocence or damage to the singer's emotions.
Snapped off by Angela
Angela is responsible for the metaphorical loss of the singer's innocence or emotional damage.
Yeah, Angela
The singer repeats Angela's name, perhaps as a way of processing his complex feelings about her.
Oh, Angela
The singer addresses Angela, as though urging her to listen to him or understand the impact she has had on him.
Oh, Angela
The singer repeats her name a final time, as though attempting to come to terms with his feelings about her.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JARVIS BRANSON COCKER, STEPHEN PATRICK MACKEY, TIM MCCALL, ROSS ORTON, MARTIN JAMES F CRAFT, SIMON EDWARD STAFFORD
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Chriss Hill
Along with Julian Cope, David Bowie and Marc Bolan he's one of my favorites of the British rock scene. Deserves more recognition and exposure. Just that damn good
Plebian Peasant
Great song for a beginner on rocksmith
Sportvine69
How else were u supposed to find this song lol
Karl Smith
First song that I learned to play both on guitar and bass on rocksmith
Larry Davis
Maybe so, but a beginner ain't gonna play that blistering guitar solo.
brubeck_108
me :~)
Movie Night
That’s so funny you say that (3years ago...I guess I’m a little late, lol), because that’s exactly how I first discovered this song and came to enjoy it...because it is catchy, and it is an easy beginner song on Rocksmith.
Michael Does Life
Jarvis Cocker is a class act.
VandaB
I need to learn how to dance like jarvis #lifegoals
ModMokkaMatti
You can't do the dancing without the magnificent hand gesticulations. It's a package deal, and only Sir Jarv is capable of pulling it of at this level.