Jangalene
Golden Earring Lyrics


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(G.Kooymans)

Jangalene, you're my queen
Well I can't get next to your love machine
Well Jangalene, you're my queen
My soul can't feel what my eyes can see

Oh, Oh, Jangalene, Oh, oh, Jangalene
Oh, Oh, Jangalene, Oh, Oh, Jangalene

Drivin' all night in your Cadillac
Showing your beauty you're drivin' me mad
Maybe you're a dream flashin' by
But I trust my eyes, they are tellin' no lies
From the Sunset Strip to a Sausalito Bar
I follow you down in my second hand car





Oh, Oh, Jangalene, Oh, oh, Jangalene
Oh, Oh, Jangalene, Oh, oh, Jangalene

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Golden Earring's song "Jangalene" describe a man's infatuation with a woman named Jangalene. He views her as his queen, but he can't seem to get close to her "love machine." He acknowledges that his soul can't feel what his eyes can see, indicating that he's been blinded by her physical appearance. The man follows Jangalene in his car from the Sunset Strip to Sausalito Bar, indicating that he will go to great lengths to be near her.


The repetition of "Oh, Oh, Jangalene" in the chorus suggests an almost obsessive focus on this woman. The use of the name "Jangalene" is interesting as it is not a common name and doesn't have a clear meaning, making it mysterious and exotic. The fact that the singer cannot get close to Jangalene's "love machine" could suggest a sexual desire that is unfulfilled. The use of the Cadillac as Jangalene's vehicle further emphasizes her allure and beauty.


The lyrics to "Jangalene" create a vivid image of a woman who is irresistible and mysterious to the singer. The song has a powerful rock sound, which adds to the intensity of the singer's obsession. It is a classic example of rock music that celebrates the thrill of the chase and the power of raw attraction.


Line by Line Meaning

Jangalene, you're my queen
Addressing the person as Jangalene, who is a queen in the eyes of the singer.


Well I can't get next to your love machine
The singer is unable to get close to the love machine of Jangalene, which could mean either her heart or her physical being.


My soul can't feel what my eyes can see
The singer is able to see Jangalene's beauty but feels unable to fully experience it.


Oh, Oh, Jangalene, Oh, oh, Jangalene
Repeating the name Jangalene for emphasis and to show admiration.


Drivin' all night in your Cadillac
The artist and Jangalene are staying up all night driving in her car.


Showing your beauty you're drivin' me mad
Jangalene's beauty is having a powerful effect on the singer's state of mind.


Maybe you're a dream flashin' by
The singer wonders if Jangalene is just a fleeting dream or if she is real.


But I trust my eyes, they are tellin' no lies
Despite his doubts, the artist believes that what he sees is true and real.


From the Sunset Strip to a Sausalito Bar
The artist and Jangalene are traveling from one location to another, possibly in California.


I follow you down in my second hand car
The artist is following Jangalene in his old car.


Oh, Oh, Jangalene, Oh, oh, Jangalene
Repeating the name Jangalene once again for emphasis and admiration.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE KOOYMANS

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