Following the release of 7" African Nights (1999) on the label Smalltown Supersound, they soon became favourites in the Norwegian underground music scene. Another highlight of 1999 was playing with Hello Goodbye-fans Yo La Tengo at So What in Oslo. Due to Lisa's art studies they moved to Gothenburg, Sweden in 2000.
Hello Goodbye were soon adopted to the Swedish music scene, and the same year they played the Emmaboda festival, receiving great attention in Swedish media. Hello Goodbye was then becoming a quartet with extra guitarist Alex, from the Norwegian garage band Ricochets. Alex also produced Heart Attack (2002), recorded in Gothenburg in 2001, their debut album.
Heart Attack has received panegyric reviews in Norway. The critics have compared them to artists like the Velvet Underground, The Cramps, and The White Stripes. One review described the band by imagining The Velvet Underground playing songs by Dead Moon, or even the Sonics. After being occupied with respective art and music projects for a while, they finally got together to make and record their second album Haunted Holiday (2004).
Angie
Hello Goodbye Lyrics
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You're such a funny girl,
When will you find Mr. Right?
You and me,
We should make plans for the movies on Saturday night.
You could bring your boyfriend, who doesn't know
That he's your boyfriend (shoot)
Ooh, Angie
Ooh, Angie
You and me
(Beatsauce, I don't sound like that, frick!
You know you're only cool 'cause I hang out with you!
Ahahaha)
The song "Angie" by Hello Goodbye talks about the ups and downs of a relationship with a girl named Angie. The lyrics suggest that Angie is a unique and humorous person, but she has not yet found the right person to be in a relationship with. The singer is trying to make plans with Angie for Saturday night and even suggests that she brings her boyfriend who is unaware of his status. The song ends with the repeated line "Ooh, Angie, you and me" which can be interpreted as the singer expressing his desire to be with Angie but not being able to express it.
The term "Angie" is derived from the Latin word "angelus" which means "angel." The song was written by Forrest Kline, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Hello Goodbye, and released as part of their EP "For the Record" in 2006. The song's upbeat and catchy tune helped it gain popularity and was later included in the band's debut album "Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!" released in 2006. "Angie" was also used in the popular TV show "The Hills" and the video game "Skate."
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Angie,
The singer addresses Angie with interest.
You're such a funny girl,
The singer finds Angie's personality amusing.
When will you find Mr. Right?
The singer wonders about Angie's romantic future.
You and me,
The singer suggests they spend time together.
We should make plans for the movies on Saturday night.
The singer proposes a specific activity to do together.
You could bring your boyfriend, who doesn't know
The singer acknowledges Angie may be seeing someone.
That he's your boyfriend (shoot)
The singer realizes Angie's relationship may not be official.
Ooh, Angie
The singer continues to express interest in Angie.
You and me
The singer desires a closer relationship with Angie.
(Beatsauce, I don't sound like that, frick!
The singer reacts to someone's comment about their voice.
You know you're only cool 'cause I hang out with you!
The singer playfully asserts their influence over their friend.
Ahahaha)
The singer laughs after their comment.
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