Angie
Jagger/Richards Lyrics
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Angie, Angie, where will it lead us from here?
With no loving in our souls and no money in our coats
You can't say we're satisfied
But Angie, Angie, you can't say we never tried
Angie, you're beautiful, but ain't it time we said good-bye?
Angie, I still love you, remember all those nights we cried?
All the dreams we held so close seemed to all go up in smoke
Angie, Angie, where will it lead us from here?
Oh, Angie, don't you weep, all your kisses still taste sweet
I hate that sadness in your eyes
But Angie, Angie, ain't it time we said good-bye?
With no loving in our souls and no money in our coats
You can't say we're satisfied
But Angie, I still love you, baby
Ev'rywhere I look I see your eyes
There ain't a woman that comes close to you
Come on Baby, dry your eyes
But Angie, Angie, ain't it good to be alive?
Angie, Angie, they can't say we never tried
The Rolling Stones’ classic song “Angie” is a melancholic ballad that portrays the pain and sadness of a love that has faded away. The lyrics of the song reflect on the couple’s present situation and their uncertain future. The first verse starts with a question, “Angie, Angie, when will those clouds all disappear?” referring to their current strife and uncertain future. The next verse reflects on their present disappointing circumstances, “With no loving in our souls and no money in our coats, you can't say we're satisfied”. However, the chorus reveals that despite their challenges, the two parties in the relationship still have deep feelings for each other, “Angie, you’re beautiful, but ain’t it time we said goodbye? Angie, I still love you, remember all those nights we cried? All the dreams we held so close seemed to all go up in smoke. Let me whisper in your ear, Angie, where will it lead us from here?”
As the song progresses, the singer pleads with Angie to stay strong and not cry, reassuring her with promises of a brighter future, “Oh, Angie, don't you weep, all your kisses still taste sweet. I hate that sadness in your eyes. But Angie, Angie, ain't it time we said goodbye?”. The song concludes on a note of hopeful optimism with the reminder that the couple has given their all to preserve their love, “But Angie, Angie, ain't it good to be alive? Angie, Angie, they can't say we never tried”.
Line by Line Meaning
Angie, Angie, when will those clouds all disappear?
Asking when the problems in their relationship will be resolved
Angie, Angie, where will it lead us from here?
Questioning the direction and future of their relationship
With no loving in our souls and no money in our coats
Acknowledging their emotional and financial emptiness
You can't say we're satisfied
Admitting that they are not content with their current situation
But Angie, Angie, you can't say we never tried
Despite their struggles, they have put effort into their relationship
Angie, you're beautiful, but ain't it time we said good-bye?
Recognizing the beauty in their partner, but realizing it may be time to end the relationship
Angie, I still love you, remember all those nights we cried?
Expressing love for their partner and reminiscing on the difficult times they shared
All the dreams we held so close seemed to all go up in smoke
Their shared aspirations and hopes for the future have seemingly disappeared
Let me whisper in your ear, Angie, Angie, where will it lead us from here?
Asking their partner about the uncertain future of their relationship
Oh, Angie, don't you weep, all your kisses still taste sweet
Comforting their partner and reminding them of the good times they shared
I hate that sadness in your eyes
Expressing dislike for their partner's sadness
But Angie, Angie, ain't it time we said good-bye?
Again questioning whether it may be time to end the relationship
With no loving in our souls and no money in our coats
Restating their emotional and financial emptiness
You can't say we're satisfied
Repeating their lack of contentment
But Angie, I still love you, baby
Despite everything, they still love their partner
Ev'rywhere I look I see your eyes
Their partner is always on their mind
There ain't a woman that comes close to you
Their partner is incomparable to any other woman
Come on Baby, dry your eyes
Encouraging their partner to stop crying
But Angie, Angie, ain't it good to be alive?
Despite their struggles, they still appreciate life
Angie, Angie, they can't say we never tried
Again emphasizing the effort they put into their relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
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shabaash
Angie is surely one of the important Stones anthems. Its one of those songs you just can't stop running in your head.
Bungle
It’s one of the worst songs the band made. Sloppy garbage.
Héctor Gómez
Amén hermano
Jesus Tapia
Estaban nuevos y jóvenes
AFJ
@moner Mccarthy they are my life, I am from the 90s but I love rock from the 70´s, 80s and 90s. Take a look of this song (its very depeche mode but its their own) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSaJJsVPnyY
I promise is the last video I send (sorry to bother u) and sorry my englISH I still can not be fluent in your beautiful idiom.
moner Mccarthy
@AFJ Wow! Another great rendition. Bowie wias also another favorite of mine, had his album and played it all the time. Thanks for introducing me to this very talented band.
BH
🖤 Angie é uma das músicas mais incríveis dos Stones.🖤🤟🏻
19:44 08/12/22
saharagold
This song has the same emotion as "Only Women Bleed" by Alice Cooper. Both masterpiece ballads from similar era.
Maria Jose Cano
MI CANCION FAVORITA DE LOS ROLLING DE SIEMPRE
P. Smitty
This is actually a cover band, but they look very much like the real Rolling Stones, good job..