Out of the Blue
The Angels Lyrics


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Are you still hanging out, still not making out
doin' well without me
you said you'd take it all and dared the axe to fall
I guess you're never coming down babe

Baby, out of the blue
Baby, out of the blue

Are you still running free, still got your master key
I thought you'd seen it all before
you said you're satisfied, but you laid down and died
can you see it all coming true babe

Baby, out of the blue
Baby, out of the blue
Baby, out of the blue
Baby, out of the blue

I saw you yesterday, your covers blown away
but you're still holding out for more
you touch your pleasure throne and wait for someone to adore you

Baby, out of the blue
Baby, out of the blue

You said you're satisfied but you laid down and died
can you see it all coming true for you




you're not the only one, just look what you've become
there's a million more like you babe

Overall Meaning

The Angelsā€™ song ā€œOut of the Blueā€ speaks about a past relationship and the aftermath of the breakup. The singer is questioning his former loverā€™s current life, asking if they are still hanging out but not making out, indicating that they may not have moved on to new relationships since they separated. The singer then suggests that his ex-lover dared fate or ā€œthe axe to fallā€ by taking everything and leaving, and now they are in a position where they may never come off their high.


The chorus repeatedly sings about the subject coming ā€œout of the blue,ā€ indicating that the memories of the relationship or the person are unexpected and uninvited. The second verse suggests that while the subject of the song may have put on a good front or appeared to be in control of their life, they are actually dissatisfied and have laid down their dreams or aspirations. The reference to their ā€œmaster keyā€ suggests that they may have used their charm or influence to get what they wanted, but the singer reminds them that they are not the only one who has turned out this way.


In exploring the lyrics of ā€œOut of the Blueā€ one can see a story of two people who may have been in a tumultuous relationship. One who may have gotten the better end of the deal by taking everything and leaving, possibly leaving the other person in a position of powerlessness. The song suggests that the singer may have moved on, but the subject of the song still holds onto their ā€œpleasure throne,ā€ waiting for someone to adore them.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you still hanging out, still not making out
Are you still spending time with people but not engaging in romantic activities


doin' well without me
Doing fine without my presence


you said you'd take it all and dared the axe to fall
You claimed you could handle everything and were willing to face any consequences that may come as a result


I guess you're never coming down babe
I assume you won't face the consequences of your actions


Baby, out of the blue
Suddenly and unexpectedly


Are you still running free, still got your master key
Are you still living without restrictions and in control of your own life


I thought you'd seen it all before
I believed you had experienced everything before


you said you're satisfied, but you laid down and died
You claimed to be content but then gave up on life


can you see it all coming true babe
Can you see your life playing out as you expected it to


I saw you yesterday, your covers blown away
I saw you recently and your faƧade has been uncovered


but you're still holding out for more
But you're still seeking more in life


you touch your pleasure throne and wait for someone to adore you
You indulge in pleasure-seeking behavior and crave attention from others


You said you're satisfied but you laid down and died
You claimed to be content but then gave up on life


can you see it all coming true for you
Can you see your life playing out as you expected it to


you're not the only one, just look what you've become
You're not unique, there are many others who have become like you


there's a million more like you babe
There are countless others who share your characteristics and situation




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Comments from YouTube:

Lil Kaz

I still love The Angels , one of Australia's Top Bands , grew up listening to them, I am 53 years old , those were the Best Days , cheers from Melbourne , Vic , Australia šŸ’ÆšŸ‘ā˜ŗ

Miss Q

This is by far my favourite Angels track

Holden Woman

Love the Angels and this is one of my favesĀ -> Love ya Doc and The Angels!!!

Nostromo

One of their best and most underrated songs, for sure!

Dig Digger

Cloudland Brisbane 1979-84 every concert... great times best times

Prawnman

Awesome Digger, I can't beat that mate because I was born in '69 but I saw those legends numerous times even to the day Doc wasn't doing so well but shit man, how blessed were we. One of the best for me was at Selinas, Coogee with The Angels, Rose Tattoo and Steve Mulry's Black Label. Oh yeah.

Denis Ponchon

Yeah best version by far

Duncan Mcpherson

God bless ya grand dad programme me tribe long time long long time and them some spinikers of the wild things

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