Angie
Jimmy Page & Phillips Gregory Lyrics

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Angie, Angie
When will those clouds all disappear?
Angie, Angie
Where will it lead us from here?
With no lovin' in our soul 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 I hate that sadness in your eyes
Angie, I still love you baby
Remember all those nights we cried
All the dreams were held so close
Seemed to all go up in smoke
Let me whisper in your ear
Angie, Angie
Where will it lead us from here? Yeah

All the dreams we held so close
Seemed to all go up in smoke
Hate that sadness in your eyes
But Angie, I still love you baby
Everywhere 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, you can't say we never tried

Overall Meaning

The song "Angie" by Jimmy Page and Phillips Gregory seems to be a dialogue between two people in a romantic relationship, and a conversation about their current situation. The first verse describes their dissatisfaction with life, as they have no love and no money, and they acknowledge that they have tried to improve things. The chorus asks when the clouds will disappear and where their relationship will go from here. The second verse focuses on the female singer, Angie, and her beauty and sadness. The singers remember the nights they cried together and the dreams they once held close that seem to have burned out. The song ends on a hopeful note, as they try to comfort each other and appreciate being alive.

The lyrics can be interpreted in various ways, but it seems to be a reference to the band's personal struggles during the time of its recording. There were tensions within the group, as well as issues with substance abuse and the death of some of their acquaintances. Therefore, it is possible that the song was a way for the artists to reflect on their sadness and try to come to terms with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Angie, Angie
Addressing the woman named Angie

When will those clouds all disappear?
Asking when their problems will go away

Where will it lead us from here?
Wondering about the future

With no lovin' in our soul and no money in our coats
Describing how they are unhappy and broke

You can't say we're satisfied
Acknowledging that they are not content with their current situation

But Angie, Angie
Reiterating the focus on Angie

You can't say we never tried
Emphasizing that they have made effort despite their difficulties

Angie, you're beautiful
Complimenting Angie's appearance

But I hate that sadness in your eyes
Expressing dislike for the sadness in Angie's eyes

Angie, I still love you baby
Reaffirming love for Angie

Remember all those nights we cried
Recalling moments of emotional vulnerability