Angela
Mötley Crüe Lyrics


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I've been an alleycat, I lived nine lives
Just like a fine wine, I'm better with time
Like a diamondback rattlesnake
I have the rattle if it had the shake

Until you, gimme something to believe in
Until you, gimme something to sink my teeth into
[chorus]
Now when the winds cry Angela
Angela, I'll be there for you
And when the storms scream Angela
Angela, I'll be there

I've been a poet always tongue in cheek
I've seen some scenes man you'd never believe
And like a supercharged rocket ride
You know they'd have gasoline if they had the time

Until you, gimme something to believe in
Until you, gimme something to sink my teeth into

[chorus]

Oh Angela
Oh Angela
When the winds cry Angela

Save me
I'm a sick soul sucker in this whiskey ghost town
Save me
You can get me in your saddle and ride me into the ground

Ooooh ooooh ooooh, Angela
Ooooh ooooh ooooh, yeah!

[chorus]

Oh Angela
Oh Angela




Now when the winds cry Angela
Baby, baby I'll be there

Overall Meaning

The singer of this song, who has lived a wild and adventurous life, declares that he is better with age, just like a fine wine. He compares himself to a rattlesnake, alluding to the fact that he has warning signs and will strike if necessary. However, he admits that until Angela came into his life, he was searching for something to believe in and sink his teeth into. Angela represents a beacon of hope for him, the one who will be there for him through both good and bad times. He pledges to always be there for her whenever the winds or the storms cry out her name.


The song captures the essence of a man who has been through it all and is ready to settle down with the right woman. It is a love song that conveys deep appreciation, respect, and admiration for a woman who has brought him stability and purpose. The chorus, repeating Angela's name, creates a sense of urgency and passion that reinforces the singer's commitment to her. The song ends with the singer calling out Angela's name, signaling that she is the only one he desires.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been an alleycat, I lived nine lives
I've been through a lot of different experiences.


Just like a fine wine, I'm better with time
I improve with age.


Like a diamondback rattlesnake
I'm a dangerous animal.


I have the rattle if it had the shake
I have the tools to be dangerous, but haven't used them yet.


Until you, gimme something to believe in
I was lost without a purpose.


Until you, gimme something to sink my teeth into
I needed something to be passionate about.


Now when the winds cry Angela
When things get tough, I will be there for Angela.


Angela, I'll be there for you
I will support Angela through anything she faces.


And when the storms scream Angela
When things get even tougher, I will still be there for Angela.


I've been a poet always tongue in cheek
I'm a creative person with a sense of humor.


I've seen some scenes man you'd never believe
I've been through some crazy things that most people would find hard to believe.


And like a supercharged rocket ride
I am full of energy and live life to the fullest.


You know they'd have gasoline if they had the time
I am surrounded by others who are also full of life and energy.


Save me
I need help.


I'm a sick soul sucker in this whiskey ghost town
I feel lost and alone in my current situation.


You can get me in your saddle and ride me into the ground
If you help me, I will do anything for you.


Ooooh ooooh ooooh, Angela
Angela is the one person who can help me.


Baby, baby I'll be there
I will be there for Angela, no matter what.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICK MARS, NIKKI SIXX, TOMMY LEE, VINCE NEIL

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@jakemitchell2655

I played this for my wife named Angela at our wedding on my farm and all my family and coworkers were there and best of all my best friend and former boss returned to be my best man rather than my nememsis.

@JeffTheFarmer365

OK there Dwight Snoot

@viktoriaf.1191

I love how Angela (from the office) wanted The Little Drummer Boy as her first dance and this is what it was! It fits though!

@BigJonahJ

That was when she was with Andy, she can't push Dwight around lol

@jmcconn19

Plus I think she was just pushing back on Andy to draw out or make it difficult so they couldn’t get married. She always loved Dwight but was trying to make him jealous. The only time she moved on was to the senator only after both Andy and Dwight realized she was lying to both of them. She figured the ship with Dwight has sailed but in fact she has always loved Dwight.

@madmesh978

Gay that sounds like tv and I turned the mk ultra box idiot lantern off 20 years ago and started reading French philosophy from the P1 lodge Paris

@geloslawa

I'm Angela and I want this song (NOT The Little Drummer Boy) on my wedding, 3 months from now ;).

@viktoriaf.1191

@@geloslawa that’s awesome! And no little drummer boy haha

@blackisback74

This was such an underrated song by Motley Crue I don't know why

@monksmom1

I agree

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