Angel Eyes
Ella Fitzgerald The Roy Eldridge Sextet Lyrics
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But it´s uncomfortably near
My old heart ain't gaining no ground
Because my angel eyes ain't here
Angel eyes, that old devil sent
They glow unbearably bright
Need I say that my love´s mispent
So drink up all you people
Order anything you see
Have fun you happy people
The laughs and the jokes on me
Pardon me but I got to run
The fact's uncommonly clear
Got to find who's now number one
And why my angel eyes ain't here
Oh, where is my angel eyes
Excuse me while I disappear
Angel eyes, angel eyes.
The song Angel Eyes by Ella Fitzgerald and The Roy Eldridge Sextet is a wistful and poignant ballad expressing the deep longing of the singer for the love of their life who is no longer present. The singer tries to convince themselves that love is not around because their heart is still aching from the absence of their beloved. Despite this, they are constantly reminded of the person they miss through the memories they have shared and the unbearable brightness of their angelic eyes.
The second verse reveals the reason behind the singer's heartache. It is because their love for the person with the angelic eyes was mispent. While the exact nature of this mispent love is not clear, it can be gleaned that the singer believes they wasted their love on someone who is no longer with them. In the chorus, the singer bids farewell to the people around them and disappears, saddened by the fact that they have to find out who their number one is and where their angel-eyed love went.
Overall, the lyrics of Angel Eyes express a deep sense of loss and heartache, but also the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The melody and rhythm of the song, along with Ella Fitzgerald's soulful voice, give it a timeless quality that makes it a favorite among jazz lovers to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Try to think that love's not around
I try to convince myself that love is not present and within reach
But it's uncomfortably near
Although I try to believe that love isn't present, it's close and creates discomfort
My old heart ain't gaining no ground
My heart is not improving or finding solace
Because my angel eyes ain't here
The cause of my heart's distress is the absence of my lover's alluring gaze
Angel eyes, that old devil sent
My lover's captivating eyes are like the devil's temptation
They glow unbearably bright
Their brightness is intolerable and consuming
Need I say that my love's mispent
Do I even have to mention that my love is being wasted?
Mispent with angel eyes tonight
My love is being wasted tonight, in the absence of my lover's captivating eyes
So drink up all you people
Everyone else can enjoy life and indulge themselves
Order anything you see
Have whatever catches your fancy
Have fun you happy people
Enjoy yourselves, all you joyful people
The laughs and the jokes on me
But I am the one being laughed at and the subject of jokes
Pardon me but I got to run
Please excuse me, as I have to leave in haste
The fact's uncommonly clear
The truth is evident and evident in an unusual way
Got to find who's now number one
I need to discover who is the new object of my lover's affection
And why my angel eyes ain't here
In order to uncover why my love is absent and whose fault it is
Oh, where is my angel eyes
A plea for the location of the missing lover
Excuse me while I disappear
Forgive me for vanishing and leaving without warning
Angel eyes, angel eyes.
Reinforcement of the drastic impact of the lover's absence and the effect on the singer's heart
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Roba Music, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY BARRO, RUSSELL DIXON, JOEL N FAVIERE, ASHLEY HITTESDORF, JAKE JONES, NICHOLAS OROZCO, ERIK N RON
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