Angela
Fizzgig Lyrics
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I lived nine lives Just like a fine wine,
I'm better with time Like a diamondback rattlesnake
I have the rattle if it had the shake
Until you, gimme something to believe in
Until you, gimme something to sink my teeth into
I'll be there for you And when the storms scream Angela Angela,
I'll be there I've been a poet always tongue in cheek
I've seen some scenes man you'd never believe
And like a supercharged rocket ride
You know they'd have gasoline if they had the time
Until you, gimme something to believe in
Until you, gimme something to sink my teeth into
Now when the winds cry Angela Angela,
I'll be there for you And when the storms scream Angela Angela,
I'll be there I've been a poet always tongue in cheek
I've seen some scenes man you'd never believe
And like a supercharged rocket ride
You know they'd have gasoline if they had the time
Oh Angela
Oh Angela
When the winds cry Angela
Save me - I'm a suck soul sucker in this whiskey ghost town
Save me - Get me in your saddle and ride me into the ground
Ooooh ooooh ooooh,
Angela Ooooh ooooh ooooh, yeah!
Now when the winds cry Angela Angela,
I'll be there for you And when the storms scream Angela Angela,
I'll be there I've been a poet always tongue in cheek
I've seen some scenes man you'd never believe
And like a supercharged rocket ride
You know they'd have gasoline if they had the time
Oh Angela
Oh Angela
Now when the winds cry Angela
The song "Angela" by Fizzgig has lyrics that convey the strength of the singer's devotion to Angela. The opening lines suggest a reckless past, where the singer has lived a life akin to an alleycat, with every likelihood of danger and loss. However, he/she is growing with time, like a fine wine. Here, the singer likens himself/herself to a diamondback rattlesnake, representing how they've learned to be prepared and ready to defend themselves in their tumultuous life. Then, the chorus comes in with a message of finding something to believe in and something to sink their teeth into, which is an allusion to the singer's need to find a purpose in life.
The singer seems to have found this purpose in Angela. The song repeats "when the winds cry Angela Angela, I'll be there for you" and "when the storms scream Angela Angela, I'll be there". These repetitions emphasize his/her unwavering devotion and loyalty to Angela. The ending lyrics show the singer's plea for Angela to save him/her and be the one to ride him/her into the ground.
Overall, "Angela" tells the story of someone who has lived recklessly and found purpose and hope in a person named Angela. The song shows a romantic devotion and loyalty that remains steadfast in times of trouble.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been an alleycat,
I have lived a difficult and adventurous life, like a stray cat.
I lived nine lives
I have had many experiences, like a cat's proverbial reincarnations.
Just like a fine wine,
I have improved with age, like a good bottle of wine.
I'm better with time
I have become wiser and more skilled over time.
Like a diamondback rattlesnake
I am dangerous, like a venomous snake's warning rattle.
I have the rattle if it had the shake
I am fierce and threatening, like a snake ready to strike.
Until you, gimme something to believe in
I was lost and wandering, searching for purpose.
Until you, gimme something to sink my teeth into
I needed a challenge or goal to focus on and pursue.
Now when the winds cry Angela Angela,
I will be there for you when times are tough.
I'll be there for you
I will offer support and companionship.
I've been a poet always tongue in cheek
I enjoy making clever and humorous wordplay.
I've seen some scenes man you'd never believe
I have witnessed some bizarre and unbelievable situations.
And like a supercharged rocket ride
I am an exhilarating and intense experience.
You know they'd have gasoline if they had the time
I am so intense and exciting that it requires a lot of fuel to sustain.
Save me - I'm a suck soul sucker in this whiskey ghost town
I am trapped and struggling in a depressing and soul-sucking environment.
Save me - Get me in your saddle and ride me into the ground
I need someone to rescue me and help me live life to the fullest.
Ooooh ooooh ooooh,
This is the chorus jubilantly celebrating Angela.
Angela
This short, unique name is the focus of the song and represents someone special.
When the winds cry Angela
Angela is a comforting presence even in difficult times.
Now when the winds cry Angela
This line repeats the previous line to emphasize its importance.
Contributed by Bella W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.