Fashion & Fame
The Angels Lyrics


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Tonight, nobody came-Fame, Fashion
Dreams of yesterday- fame, fashion
Fashion and fame

Nobody came, empty seats tonight
Somebody said,"The'll all be here tomorrow"
You were a high-flying whirlwind
Talk of the town
Lost in the heart of the flame
Had a lover in Paris
A pad in New York
That's the shifting, changing, shattering world of fame, fashion, fashion and fame

Darling of the hip set out of control
Victim of pleasure and pain
Dance to please, love in threes,
In the shifting, changing, shattering world of fame, fashion, fashion and fame

They're taking photographs of you




And the style of things you do.
Fashion and fame

Overall Meaning

The Angels' song "Fashion and Fame" is a commentary on the seductive power and fickle nature of the entertainment industry. The lyrics paint a picture of a young starlet who has been swept up in the whirlwind of fame and fashion, but who ultimately finds herself alone and forgotten. The opening lines set the scene: "Tonight, nobody came / Dreams of yesterday / Fame, fashion and fame." Despite her past successes, the singer's fame has fizzled out, leaving her alone and adrift.


The second verse drives home the point even further, describing how the singer was once the "darling of the hip set" and "lost in the heart of the flame," but is now a casualty of the industry's constant hunger for fresh faces and new talent. The chorus emphasizes the power of fashion and fame to both make and break careers: "Fashion and fame / They're taking photographs of you / And the style of things you do."


Overall, "Fashion and Fame" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming too caught up in the allure of the entertainment industry. It warns that for every superstar who finds lasting success and fortune, there are countless more who are left behind, wondering what went wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

Tonight, nobody came
Empty seats tonight


Dreams of yesterday
Memories of past success


Fashion and fame
The alluring yet unstable world of celebrity


Somebody said,"They'll all be here tomorrow"
False hope of future success


You were a high-flying whirlwind
Once a rising star


Talk of the town
The center of attention


Lost in the heart of the flame
Consumed by the intensity of fame and fortune


Had a lover in Paris A pad in New York
Luxurious lifestyle of a celebrity


That's the shifting, changing, shattering world of fame, fashion, fashion and fame
The ever-changing and unpredictable nature of celebrity life


Darling of the hip set out of control
A popular icon who has lost their sense of balance


Victim of pleasure and pain
Trapped in a cycle of highs and lows


Dance to please, love in threes
Seeking validation through shallow pleasures


In the shifting, changing, shattering world of fame, fashion, fashion and fame
The unstable and tumultuous nature of the celebrity lifestyle


They're taking photographs of you And the style of things you do.
The constant scrutiny and monitoring that comes with fame


Fashion and fame
The irresistible yet destructive forces that drive the celebrity lifestyle




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: BERNARD PATRICK NEESON, JOHN CARRINGTO BREWSTER JONES, RICK BREWSTER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Alan Strom

Do you mean In Iceland or Pluto?
In Australia The Angels are one of the most popular and successful Rock Bands 0f all time.
Were you living ( barely ) under a rock?
It's a crime that ignorant people make stupid comments on You Tube.
They got and still get all the credit they deserve.
They are highly respected.
They got copious amounts of airplay and sold hundreds of thousands of Singles and Albums.
They are called a Premier Rock Band for a reason.

One night in 1988 they played under the pseudonym of YOUSE GUYS at FEATHERS in Crows Nest.
The place was jammed and pumpin'.
Doc and myself walked toward each other in the crowd and we did that crazy 'dance' where both people step the same side to get passed each other, we did that a few times and then Doc roared with laughter.

Great bloke, Great Band.



All comments from YouTube:

NicBunnymen

THE GREATEST FRONTMAN of all time. Never get bored at an Angels concert. Love this band. They were a part of my life, never be able to forget this awesome band.

Kerrie Kena

Me too!

leftcoaster67

It's a crime this band wasn't more popular, and didn't get more airplay. 

leftcoaster67

@MrPizza063 A band that good should be appreciated worldwide. RIP Doc.

MrPizza063

the angels belonged to AUSTRALIA only we as aussies can appreciate good home grown music yeah

Alan Strom

Do you mean In Iceland or Pluto?
In Australia The Angels are one of the most popular and successful Rock Bands 0f all time.
Were you living ( barely ) under a rock?
It's a crime that ignorant people make stupid comments on You Tube.
They got and still get all the credit they deserve.
They are highly respected.
They got copious amounts of airplay and sold hundreds of thousands of Singles and Albums.
They are called a Premier Rock Band for a reason.

One night in 1988 they played under the pseudonym of YOUSE GUYS at FEATHERS in Crows Nest.
The place was jammed and pumpin'.
Doc and myself walked toward each other in the crowd and we did that crazy 'dance' where both people step the same side to get passed each other, we did that a few times and then Doc roared with laughter.

Great bloke, Great Band.

paul Cannell

Like Aussie Rules Football, we get it and love it. The Angels were ours and we loved em. Stuff the rest of the world.

Ed the cat man 65!

I agree

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Grant Bowen

I saw this band live about 20 times. One of the best ever and didn't get the credit they deserve

Gazman062

For me, The Angels defined the term "Pub Rock", & Doc was its finest front man.
Stand easy soldier. Your service is over. R.I.P. Doc.
Lest We Forget.

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