Broken Windows
The Angels Lyrics


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The last time I remember seeing a face like yours, I forget
Then last night I remember thinking something like that again, better yet
The last time that it rained, it lasted ′bout a thousand days
You cried a river, but I shed not a tear, river boat take me away

I ain't worried about my life
Don′t care about yours
What I needed was a woman, a wife
But what I got was broken windows and slamming doors

The last time that it rained, it lasted 'bout a thousand days
You said it's gonna fall a long, long time
The river boat take me away

I ain′t worried about my life
Don′t care about yours
What I wanted was a woman, a wife
But what I got was broken windows and slamming doors

Well, the sun don't shine no more
And the feeling has all gone
There ain′t no use hanging on to thin air
If you don't belong

Ooh, yeah, come on
The last time I remember seeing a face like yours, I forget
Then last night I remember thinking something exactly like that, better yet

I ain′t worried about my life
I don't care about yours
What I wanted was a woman and a wife
What I got was broken windows and slamming doors, yeah

Broken windows and slamming doors
Broken windows and slamming doors




Broken windows
Slamming doors

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Angels' song "Broken Windows" depict a relationship that has become toxic and unsatisfying. The singer reflects on past experiences with a face similar to the person they are currently involved with, suggesting a pattern of dissatisfaction. The mention of rain lasting for a thousand days symbolizes the prolonged sadness and tears shed by the partner, while the singer remains emotionally detached and unaffected. The longing for a loving partner is contrasted with the reality of broken windows and slamming doors, indicating a dysfunctional and confrontational relationship.


The repeated lines of not caring about their own life or the other person's suggests a level of apathy or resignation. The singer had hoped for a committed and nurturing relationship, represented by wanting a woman and a wife, but instead they are met with brokenness and turbulence. The overall tone of the song seems to convey a sense of disillusionment and acceptance of the unfavorable circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

The last time I remember seeing a face like yours, I forget
I can't recall the last time I saw someone with a familiar face like yours


Then last night I remember thinking something like that again, better yet
Just last night, a similar thought crossed my mind, and it was even more positive


The last time that it rained, it lasted 'bout a thousand days
The previous period of rainfall was extraordinarily long, lasting for around a thousand days


You cried a river, but I shed not a tear, river boat take me away
While you were incredibly upset and cried abundantly, I remained unaffected, wishing to escape on a river boat


I ain't worried about my life
I am not concerned about my own life


Don't care about yours
I have no interest in your life


What I needed was a woman, a wife
My desire was to have a woman as my life partner, a wife


But what I got was broken windows and slamming doors
Unfortunately, all I received were shattered windows and forceful slamming of doors


You said it's gonna fall a long, long time
You predicted that the rain would persist for a significantly extended period of time


The river boat take me away
I yearn for the river boat to transport me elsewhere


Well, the sun don't shine no more
Currently, the sun does not radiate its light anymore


And the feeling has all gone
Additionally, the emotional connection has completely vanished


There ain't no use hanging on to thin air
There is no point in clinging to something intangible or nonexistent


If you don't belong
Unless you truly fit or have a place in this situation


Ooh, yeah, come on
Expressing excitement, encouragement, or anticipation


What I wanted was a woman and a wife
My original desire was to have a female companion who would also be my life partner


What I got was broken windows and slamming doors, yeah
However, I ended up with shattered windows and forcefully closed doors instead


Broken windows and slamming doors
The present state involves shattered windows and forcefully closed doors


Broken windows and slamming doors
The ongoing situation continues to involve shattered windows and forcefully closed doors


Broken windows
Specifically referring to the shattered state of windows


Slamming doors
Specifically referring to the forceful closing of doors




Writer(s): David Gleeson, Richard Brewster Jones, John Brewster Jones

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