Recorded in November and December 1972, "Angie" was written primarily by Keith Richards. The song is an acoustic guitar driven ballad which tells of the end of a romance. The song is noted for its poignant lyrics concerning lost love and the grieving involved. Singer Mick Jagger gives a wrenching performance for the recording, while Stones-recording regular Nicky Hopkins plays the song's distinctive piano chords. The strings on the piece (as well as "Winter") were arranged by Nicky Harrison.
Released as a single in August 1973, "Angie" went straight to the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reached number five on the UK singles chart.
Questions about the song's origins have never ceased. Despite wide-ranging rumors that "Angie" was written by Jagger about a relationship he had with David Bowie's wife Angela, Jagger denies this. Richards claims to have come up with the title and chord sequence a year before production on the album began. In the liner notes to the compilation disc Jump Back, Richards says, "I'd recently had my daughter born, whose name was Angela, and the name was starting to ring around the house. 'Angie' just fitted."
The Rolling Stones have frequently performed the song in concert; it was included in set lists on their 1973, 1975 and 1976 tours, and on every tour since their 1982 European tour. Concert renditions have been released on the albums Stripped and Live Licks.
Two music videos were shot to promote the song.
In 2005 the German party CDU used the song for its election campaign for Angela Merkel; the Rolling Stones had not given Merkel permission to use the song.
Angie
ROLLING STONES Lyrics
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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
"Angie" is a song by the rock band The Rolling Stones, which was released as a single in August 1973. The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and was inspired by Richards' daughter, Angela, who was born during a turbulent period in the band's history.
The song is a ballad, which is a departure from the band's usual rock and blues style. The lyrics are about a troubled relationship and the pain of letting go. The opening lines, "Angie, Angie, when will those dark clouds disappear?" set the tone for the song, which is full of emotion and longing. The chorus of the song repeats the question, "Where will it lead us from here?", indicating that the couple is unsure of where their relationship is headed.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted in many ways. Some believe that the song is about Mick Jagger's relationship with his then-wife, Bianca Jagger, while others believe that it is about Keith Richards' relationship with heroin. However, the most popular interpretation is that the song is about the band's breakup and the sadness and uncertainty that came with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Angie, Angie
The singer addresses Angie with his greeting
When will those dark clouds all disappear
The singer asks when the difficulties will be over
Where will it lead us from here
The singer anticipates a better future with Angie
With no lovin' in our souls
The singer and Angie lack passion in their relationship
And no money in our coats
The singer and Angie are broke
You can't say we're satisfied
The singer and Angie are unsatisfied with their current situation
Angie, you're beautiful
The singer compliments Angie's beauty
But ain't it time we say goodbye
The singer suggests ending the relationship
Angie, I still love you
The singer expresses his love for Angie despite the issues they face
Remember all those nights we cried
The singer reminisces about emotional moments shared with Angie
All the dreams were held so close
The singer is regretful that their shared aspirations never came to fruition
Seemed to all go up in smoke
Their dreams have dissolved into nothingness
Let me whisper in your ear
The singer wants Angie's full attention to address their issues
Where will it lead us from here
The singer is uncertain about their future together
Oh, Angie, don't you wish
The singer acknowledges their dissatisfaction with the relationship
Oh your kisses still taste sweet
The singer still enjoys Angie's kisses
I hate that sadness in your eyes
The singer is upset by the sadness he sees in Angie's eyes
But Angie
The singer addresses Angie once again
Ain't it time we said goodbye
The singer repeats his suggestion to end the relationship
Everywhere I look I see your eyes
The singer is constantly reminded of Angie
There ain't a woman that comes close to you
The singer values Angie's uniqueness and individuality
Come on baby dry your eyes
The singer consoles Angie and encourages her to stop crying
Angie, Angie ain't good to be alive
The singer and Angie's relationship is rocky and difficult
Angie, Angie, we can't say we never tried
The singer acknowledges that they did their best in the relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER
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Angie, Angie
When will those 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, yeah
But ain't it time we said 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 weep
Oh, your kisses still taste sweet
I hate that sadness in your eyes
But Angie, Angie
Ain't it time we said goodbye? Yeah
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 it good to be alive?
Angie, Angie
They can't say we never tried
@cindyimhoff2359
Who's still listening to the classic in 2024??❤️✌️
@brbapappa
Came here for the line: 'Everywhere I look, I see your eyes.'
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Eu
@mikedm1970
I 😅
@normann3343
Me from France !! 🇫🇷 A TIMELESS MASTERPIECE TO LISTEN WITHOUT MODÉRATION !! 😊
@briankidder2262
Me
@JeffersonLane762
Imagine living in a time where you looked forward to new music from supremely talented musicians- and it delivered or even exceeded your expectations, giving you a musical experience unlike anything you've heard before.
@user-vr1dx6cx2o
Ain't it so @ JeffersonLane 762.
The Stones , Pink Floyd , Skynyrd , Santana and so many more.
@Occident.
Well said. Aye this was a Masterpiece. I was born in 1960. My older sisters were Stones fans. I remember them playing the records from aged 5. I still love the Stones.
@Samantha_C1
These were my Dads days! I caught the tail end being born 70s, feel for this generation.. it’s divisional and depressional 😢