Angel City
Motorhead渀 Lyrics
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I wanna grow my hair, live in Bel Air
Lose my head, keep live snake in my bed
I wanna backstage pass
Drink Bon Jovi's booze for free
I wanna be a star
And buy a hundred guitars
Eat everything I can bite
Feel a little stranger
Angel city tonight
I got a buncha boys
We make a lot of noise
Little bit crazy,
Playing with chemical toys
We're such bad ass dudes
Almost can't stand it myself
I wanna get the crabs
In my elegant rags,
Make my mom and daddy uptight
I wanna be an intellectual
Heterosexual, angel city tonight
Come on
I'm gonna live in L. A. drinkin' all day
Lay by the pool
And let the record company pay
Talking to the devil on the batphone all of the time
I'm gonna kick ass
I'm gonna spit broken glass
I'm gonna shoot out all of your lights
I wanna eat dirt,
I'm gonna eat my own shirt
Angel city tonight
Angel city
Angel city
The way I'm used is a shame and a pity
Angel city
Angel city rock'n'roll alright
Angel city
Angel city
The women here ain't got no pity
Angel city
Angel city
Shape up and fly right
In Motorhead's song Angel City, the lyrics are talking about the desire of someone to become a star and live a rock n' roll lifestyle in Los Angeles. The song's lyrics showcase the off the wall and boundary-pushing intentions of the singer. The opening lines of the song indicate the desire “to grow my hair, live in Bel Air, lose head, keep live snake in my bed” shows a certain reckless abandon that will be needed to survive in the city of angels. The references to backstage passes for concerts, drinking Bon Jovi's booze for free and being a star buying a hundred guitars well exhibiting the excesses of fame and fortune one ascribes in LA.
The chorus line "Angel City Tonight" talks about how LA is the place to be for someone who seeks adventure, danger, and excitement. The singer in the song seems to be living a life on the edge, as described in the lyrics, “I wanna feel a little danger, feel a little stranger.” These feelings create the adrenaline rush that many seek in life, but such a lifestyle is also exposed to the pitfalls of the fast life.
In conclusion, the song Angel City is about the aspirations of a person to become a star, live a life of luxury, and on the dark side of things, the danger that comes with it. The song has a vibrant texture that only Motorhead can provide, and the lyrics of the song offer hope and expectations for greatness in a town full of stars.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on
Let's get started
I wanna grow my hair, live in Bel Air
I want to live extravagantly with long hair in a luxurious area of Los Angeles
Lose my head, keep live snake in my bed
I want to live recklessly with a dangerous pet
I wanna backstage pass
I want access to exclusive areas at concerts
Drink Bon Jovi's booze for free
I want to drink expensive alcohol without paying for it
I wanna be a star
I want to achieve fame and recognition
And buy a hundred guitars
I want to be a talented musician with an extensive collection of instruments
Eat everything I can bite
I want to indulge in all types of food
I wanna feel a little danger
I want to experience excitement and risk
Feel a little stranger
I want to embrace new and unfamiliar things
Angel city tonight
I want to experience all of these things in Los Angeles
I got a buncha boys
I have a group of male friends
We make a lot of noise
We are loud and disruptive
Little bit crazy,
We are a little bit insane
Playing with chemical toys
We experiment with drugs and other substances
We're such bad ass dudes
We are tough and rebellious
Almost can't stand it myself
Even I can scarcely tolerate our attitudes and actions
I wanna get the crabs
I want to catch a sexually transmitted disease
In my elegant rags,
Wearing my fashionable but tattered clothing
Make my mom and daddy uptight
I want to defy my parents and upset them
I wanna be an intellectual
I also want to be recognized for my intelligence
Heterosexual, angel city tonight
I am attracted to the opposite sex and want to explore Los Angeles
I'm gonna live in L. A. drinkin' all day
I plan to live in Los Angeles and consume alcohol frequently
Lay by the pool
I will relax by the swimming pool
And let the record company pay
I want to be supported financially by a record label
Talking to the devil on the batphone all of the time
I am constantly communicating with the dangerous elements of Los Angeles
I'm gonna kick ass
I will be dominant and successful in my endeavors
I'm gonna spit broken glass
I am not afraid of pain or discomfort
I'm gonna shoot out all of your lights
I will be so assertive that I will break everything under my control
I wanna eat dirt,
I want to consume unpleasant substances
I'm gonna eat my own shirt
I am capable of extreme and bizarre behavior
Angel city tonight
I will express all of these behaviors and attitudes while in Los Angeles
Angel city
Angel city
The way I'm used is a shame and a pity
Los Angeles is a disappointing and shameful city
Angel city
Angel city rock'n'roll alright
Despite its negative aspects, Los Angeles has a thriving rock n' roll culture
Angel city
Angel city
The women here ain't got no pity
The women in Los Angeles lack sympathy and empathy
Angel city
Angel city
Shape up and fly right
I am warning others to improve their behavior and live responsibly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IAN KILMISTER
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Paul Le
Coach Becki Tweed, congratulations for another massive victory!!!! I've noticed your girls have textbook employed get close in red zone for best result, and it's shown exactly that !!!
Please continue the great strategies that you've been instilled to them like last several games, they WORKED!!! You all made playoffs now, good luck, see you at championship game!!!
Congratulate to these great scorers in this awesome game:
C. EMSLIE
C. CAMBERROS
S. LEROUX
S. MCCASKILL, and
JUNE ANDO
GO Team Angel City FC .!!!👍🌹💞👪⚽🗽😁
I do anime edits
Thompson getting a yellow is outrageous. She’s 4 feet tall and manage to knock down a 6 footer 🥴
Brian Chua
In mid June, I said this team was "DONE D O N E DONE DONE DONE". I will admit my mistake right there as ACFC somehow defied all the odds and made the playoffs.
I was just hoping for a squeak by win and then hoping the other games fall in place, but lord have mercy, I didn't see the BEATDOWN coming.
Especially to a team they haven't beaten in their existence in the regular season btw! I said their win vs OL Reign was most impressive, I was dead wrong! This one is!
ares
the team was never the problem it was always the coach
Ralph Smith
All goals were great including the one scored by Portland; however, both goals scored by McCaskill and Sydney were just spectacular. Congrats!
Richard Ernsberger
McCaskill's goal wasn't "spectacular." All she had to do was tap in the centering pass from Vignola. Easy goal, actually.
Buncha
Portland fan but fair play to Angel City they played amazing. Some spectacular goals
edwin lemus
Let be clear, Angel City is playing with some newfound confidence; the energy (commitment) was always there.
Ralph Smith
Angel City FC made my day. Happy with two great California teams in the playoffs. Becky can sub anyone except for Henry, McCaskill, and Vignola. I'd like Emslie the whole match but she is recovering from an injury.
John Duarte
Claire showed us some international flair like nobody's business.⚽ ACFC ⚽
jaybobd
Great game Angel City! That ref was calling based on the scoreboard and not the play. Did he really give Thompson a yellow card? Or was it on the goalie for flopping?