Angie
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Angie, Angie
When will those dark clouds all disappear
Angie, Angie
Where will it lead us from here
With no lovin' in our souls
And no money in our coats
You can't say we're satisfied
Angie, Angie

You can't say we never tried
Angie, you're beautiful
But ain't it time we say goodbye
Angie, I still love you
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
Oh, Angie, don't you wish
Oh your kisses still taste sweet
I hate that sadness in your eyes
But Angie
Angie
Ain't it time we said goodbye

With no lovin' in our souls
And no money in our coats
You can't say we're satisfied
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

Angie, Angie ain't good to be alive
Angie, Angie, we can't say we never tried

Overall Meaning

The song "Angie" by the Rolling Stones is a melancholic ballad that speaks about a love that is coming to an end. The lyrics are deeply introspective and express conflicting emotions. It is a slow, bluesy tune, and Keith Richards is said to have written it for his daughter at the time. However, Mick Jagger has said in an interview that the song was not really about a person named Angie, but that the name was simply chosen for its sound and to fit the song.

The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song. It speaks about the challenges that the couple is going through, with "dark clouds" looming overhead. They are in a state of dissatisfaction, with no love in their souls and no money in their pockets. The second verse speaks of the hopelessness of their situation, and how they can no longer deny the fact that they need to part ways. The chorus, "Angie, Angie, when will it lead us from here?" captures the uncertainty and anxiety of a breakup, and how difficult it can be to imagine what comes next.

The third verse is perhaps the most poignant, as the singer expresses his love for Angie and all the ways they have tried to make it work, but ultimately, it seems that it's time to let go. The final chorus coming back in at the end of the song, serves as a powerful reiteration that despite all their efforts, they just couldn't make it work.

Overall, "Angie" is a classic song that captures the complexities of love and relationships, and how difficult it can be to move on from something that once meant so much to you.

Line by Line Meaning

Angie, Angie
The singer addresses Angie twice and is about to tell her something important.

When will those dark clouds all disappear
The singer expresses his hope that their troubled times will soon come to an end.

Where will it lead us from here
The singer wonders what their future holds and how their relationship will progress.

With no lovin' in our souls And no money in our coats You can't say we're satisfied
The singer highlights their lack of love and money, suggesting that they can never be truly happy or fulfilled.

You can't say we never tried Angie, you're beautiful
The singer acknowledges that they have made an effort in their relationship and compliments Angie for her beauty.

But ain't it time we say goodbye Angie, I still love you
The singer proposes that it's time to end the relationship, but admits that he still loves her.

Remember all those nights we cried All the dreams were held so close Seemed to all go up in smoke
The singer reminisces about their difficult times and how their dreams seem to have vanished.

Let me whisper in your ear Angie, Angie Where will it lead us from here
The singer wants to have a private conversation with Angie and continues to question what the future holds for them.

Oh, Angie, don't you wish Oh your kisses still taste sweet I hate that sadness in your eyes But Angie
The singer reflects on the good times they had in the past, but regrets that Angie looks sad now.

Ain't it time we said goodbye
The singer repeats his suggestion that it's time to end the relationship.

Everywhere I look I see your eyes There ain't a woman that comes close to you Come on baby dry your eyes Angie, Angie ain't good to be alive
The singer confesses that he can't stop thinking about Angie even when he sees other women, but tells her to stop crying and realizes that life is difficult.

Angie, Angie, we can't say we never tried
The singer acknowledges that they have tried to make their relationship work, but it hasn't been successful.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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