Angie
Sylvain Cossette 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 lyrics of Sylvain Cossette's song Angie convey the sorrow of two lovers who face an uncertain future. The first line, "Angie, Angie, when will those clouds all disappear?" suggests that the couple is going through a hard time, and they see no end in sight. The clouds could represent their problems, which they hope will disappear soon. The next line, "Angie, Angie, where will it lead us from here?" highlights the uncertainty they feel about their future. They don't know where their relationship is heading, and it seems like they're lost.
The lines, "with no lovin' in our soul and no money in our coats, you can't say we're satisfied" suggests that the couple is unhappy with their lives. They may have financial problems, and their love for each other may have diminished. However, the line, "Angie, Angie, you can't say we never tried," shows that they have put effort into their relationship. They may be facing difficulties, but they haven't given up on each other.
The chorus of the song, "Angie, you're beautiful, but I hate that sadness in your eyes," suggests that Angie is a beautiful woman, but her sadness overshadows her beauty. The lines, "remember all those nights we cried, all the dreams were held so close, seemed to all go up in smoke," shows that they have been through tough times before, and their dreams may have been shattered. The song ends with a note of hope, "Angie, Angie, you can't say we never tried," they may not know where they're going, but they still have each other, and that's enough for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Angie, Angie
Repetition of the name Angie to emphasize on the subject of the song
When will those clouds all disappear?
Asking when the metaphorical clouds in their lives will go away and bring happiness
Where will it lead us from here?
Questioning where their relationship will go next given their current circumstances
With no lovin' in our soul and no money in our coats
Describing their current state of being unhappy and broke
You can't say we're satisfied
Acknowledging that they are not content with their current status
But Angie, Angie, you can't say we never tried
Despite their unhappiness, they both have made efforts to make the relationship work
Angie, you're beautiful
Complimenting the subject of the song
But I hate that sadness in your eyes
Expressing distaste for the sadness in the subject's eyes
Remember all those nights we cried
Recalling moments of sadness shared between them in the past
All the dreams were held so close
Referring to hopes and aspirations for the future that they once shared
Seemed to all go up in smoke
Implies that their shared hopes and aspirations for the future have fallen apart
Let me whisper in your ear
Requesting to speak privately and closely to the subject of the song
Where will it lead us from here? Yeah
Repeating the question, still uncertain about the direction of their relationship
Everywhere I look I see your eyes
Reiterating that he is constantly reminded of her and her importance to him
There ain't a woman that comes close to you
Believing that the subject is unique and unparalleled amongst other women
Come on baby dry your eyes
Asking the subject to stop crying and be optimistic
But Angie, Angie, ain't it good to be alive
Despite their troubles, it is still good to be alive and have each other
You can't say we never tried
Reiterating that they have both made efforts to make their relationship work
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Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
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