After Wings disbanded in 1981, Juber embarked on a career as a solo artist, composer and arranger, and soon developed a reputation as a world-class guitar virtuoso, being voted #1 by Fingerstyle Guitar magazine. He has released 12 critically acclaimed solo albums, including "LJ Plays the Beatles", "Guitarist" and "One Wing". His latest release "I've Got The World On 6 Strings", is a collection of solo guitar arrangements of tunes by Harold Arlen, composer of 'Over The Rainbow', and 'Stormy Weather' among many other classics.
Juber's DVD "Guitar Noir" is 'DVD Etc.' magazine's top pick for surround-sound 5.1 audio and earned a 2005 CEA "Demmy" award for sonic excellence. His solo guitar arrangement of "The Pink Panther Theme" is featured on the Best Pop Instrumental GRAMMY®-winning album "Henry Mancini-Pink Guitar".
Folios and DVDs of his compositions and arrangements are published by Alfred Publications and Hal Leonard. The venerable C.F. Martin Company currently offers an ‘LJ’ Signature model guitar and GHS Strings market Juber's Signature guitar strings.
Angie
Laurence Juber Lyrics
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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
The song "Angie" by Laurence Juber is a ballad about a man named Angie and his relationship with a woman. The song opens with Angie wondering when the clouds in their lives will disappear and where their relationship will go from here. He acknowledges that they are not satisfied with their situation, as they have no love in their hearts and no money in their pockets. Despite this, Angie believes that they have given their relationship a try.
The chorus of the song addresses the woman directly. Angie tells her that she is beautiful but he hates the sadness that he sees in her eyes. He reminds her of the many nights they spent crying together and the dreams that they had that did not come true. Angie then asks where their relationship will go from here.
In the final verses of the song, Angie tries to comfort the woman. He tells her that he sees her everywhere he looks and that there is no other woman who comes close to her. Angie urges her to dry her eyes and reminds her that it is good to be alive. The song ends with Angie and the woman acknowledging that they have tried to make their relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
Angie, Angie
Repeatedly calling out her name, perhaps seeking her attention
When will those clouds all disappear?
Asking when their troubles will subside
Where will it lead us from here?
Questioning what the future holds
With no lovin' in our soul and no money in our coats
Acknowledging that they are lacking emotional and financial stability
You can't say we're satisfied
Despite their hardships, they are not content with their current situation
But Angie, Angie
Turning back to Angie, perhaps for support or comfort
You can't say we never tried
Despite their struggles, they have put effort into improving their situation
Angie, you're beautiful
Recognizing Angie's physical beauty
But I hate that sadness in your eyes
Expressing concern for Angie's emotional state
Angie, I still love you baby
Reiterating a deep affection for her
Remember all those nights we cried
Reflecting on past emotional turmoil they have shared
All the dreams were held so close
Recalling aspirations they once had
Seemed to all go up in smoke
Feeling like their hopes and dreams have vanished
Let me whisper in your ear
Moving closer to Angie to offer comfort or reassurance
Angie, Angie
Returning to focusing on Angie
Everywhere I look I see your eyes
Feeling like Angie is always on their mind
There ain't a woman that comes close to you
Believing that Angie is one-of-a-kind, irreplaceable
Come on baby dry your eyes
Encouraging Angie to stop crying, to not dwell on the past
Ain't it good to be alive
Despite their struggles, recognizing the value of life
Angie, Angie, you can't say we never tried
Ending on a note of determination and effort, that they have tried their best
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
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