Angelina
Keb Mo Lyrics
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Angelina, baby, won't you please come home
You know my heart is aching and all my dreams have gone
Well, now my bed is empty, my feet and my hands are cold
You know my bed is empty, my feet and my hands are cold
Come on home, Angelina, my love for you will never grow old
But all that did was tear us apart
And I've tried to give you everything in the world
When all you really wanted to wound my heart, oh ho
Angelina, baby, won't you please come home
Oh, Angelina, baby, won't you please come home
You know my heart is aching and all my dreams have gone
Well, I've tried to love you with diamonds and pearls
But all that did was tear us apart
And I've tried to give you everything in the world
When all you really wanted to wound my heart, my heart
Well, Angelina, baby, baby, won't you please come home
Well, sweet Angelina, baby, won't you please come home
You know my heart is aching and all my dreams have gone
That's right, baby
You know my heart is aching and all my dreams have gone
The lyrics of Keb Mo's "Angelina" are a plea to a lover to return home. The singer expresses his deep longing for her and how his heart is aching in her absence. He describes how his bed is empty, his feet and hands are cold, and all his dreams have gone. He's tried to win her over with expensive gifts like diamonds and pearls, but that only caused more harm than good. He desires nothing but her love, even though she may have wounded him in the past.
The song is a classic blues piece with an old-school vibe. Keb Mo's raspy voice accompanied by a simple guitar arrangement gives the song a raw and candid feel. The words are straightforward and honest, allowing listeners to connect with the emotions conveyed. The simplicity of the melody and lyrics allows the singer's powerful voice to shine.
Overall, "Angelina" is a heartfelt song that captures the essence of a classic blues tune. It's a timeless piece that tells a familiar story of heartbreak and the search for love.
Line by Line Meaning
Angelina, baby, won't you please come home
The singer is pleading for Angelina to come back to him.
You know my heart is aching and all my dreams have gone
The singer is expressing how he feels - his heart is hurting and he has lost all his hopes and aspirations.
Well, now my bed is empty, my feet and my hands are cold
The singer is saying that he is alone, cold and missing Angelina's company.
Come on home, Angelina, my love for you will never grow old
The artist reassures Angelina that his love for her will never wear off and she means everything to him.
Well, now I've tried to love you with diamonds and pearls
The artist has attempted to show his love for Angelina through materialistic things.
But all that did was tear us apart
Their relationship suffered as the singer focused on gifting things instead of love and companionship.
And I've tried to give you everything in the world
The singer has attempted to provide Angelina with all that he thought she wanted.
When all you really wanted to wound my heart, oh ho
Angelina may have intentionally caused pain to the artist's heart as that's all she wanted.
Well, sweet Angelina, baby, won't you please come home
The artist again pleads with Angelina to return home.
That's right, baby
The artist is affirming something Angelina might have said or done.
You know my heart is aching and all my dreams have gone
The singer reiterates his sadness and hopelessness due to Angelina's absence.
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