Angie
Sweet Little Band 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 Sweet Little Band is a poignant ballad about a couple who are struggling in their relationship. Mick Jagger's lyrics implore Angie to rise above their difficulties and find a way to move forward together. The song begins with a sense of uncertainty and anxiety, with the singer wondering when the clouds will finally clear and where their troubled relationship will lead them. The lyrics suggest that the couple is lacking in both love and money, indicating that their problems are both emotional and financial in nature. Despite their difficulties, however, the singer notes that they have at least tried to make things work.
The second verse of the song focuses more specifically on Angie herself. Despite her beauty, she is plagued by sadness and the memories of past heartbreaks. The singer reminds her of the times they spent together, all the dreams they shared that didn't come to fruition, and of his enduring love for her. The chorus repeats the questions raised in the first verse: where will their relationship go from here, and is it worth continuing?
Overall, "Angie" is a song that captures the complexity of a struggling relationship. Despite the difficulties, the singer remains committed to his partner and hopeful that they can find a way to move forward together.
Line by Line Meaning
Angie, Angie
The singer is addressing someone named Angie.
When will those clouds all disappear?
The singer is asking when the problems will end.
Where will it lead us from here?
The singer is wondering where their relationship will go.
With no lovin' in our soul and no money in our coats
The singer is describing that they lack love and money.
You can't say we're satisfied
Despite their problems, the singer acknowledges that they're not content.
But Angie, Angie
The singer addresses Angie again and continues the conversation about their problems.
You can't say we never tried
The singer argues that at least they put effort into their relationship.
Angie, you're beautiful
The singer compliments Angie's appearance.
But I hate that sadness in your eyes
The singer acknowledges that Angie seems unhappy.
Angie, I still love you baby
Despite their problems, the singer still loves Angie.
Remember all those nights we cried
The singer reflects on the many nights they've spent together crying.
All the dreams were held so close
The singer remembers all the dreams they shared.
Seemed to all go up in smoke
Despite their hopes and dreams, it feels like their relationship is failing.
Let me whisper in your ear
The singer wants to have a private conversation with Angie.
Where will it lead us from here? Yeah
The singer repeats the question about the future of their relationship, adding a casual "yeah" at the end.
Everywhere I look I see your eyes
The singer sees Angie everywhere they go.
There ain't a woman that comes close to you
The singer believes that Angie is one of a kind and that no one else compares.
Come on baby dry your eyes
The singer wants to comfort Angie and make her feel better.
Ain't it good to be alive
Despite their problems, the singer still finds joy in living.
Angie, Angie, you can't say we never tried
The singer repeats the earlier line, emphasizing that they've put effort into their relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER
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