Hannah Levin's review of the Black Angels album, Passover, described them as "Walking in the shadows cast by Spacemen 3 and Spiritualized mastermind Jason Pierce" and compared them to The Warlocks and Black Mountain, also invoking "dirges" reminiscent of both The Velvet Underground and the 13th Floor Elevators. The band's icon is a stylized image of Nico.
In December 2007, the group announced on their blog that their second album would be released in Spring of 2008. In March 2008 a release date of May 13th was announced for their second album, Directions to See a Ghost. Their third album was "Phosphene Dream" released in 2010. This record is slowly starting to give Black Angels international recognition.
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You're Mine
The Black Angels Lyrics
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You promise me good things
But every time I see your face
You look the other way mmm
In due time I'll find you girl
I know that you will say
That every night you dream of me
Yeah you're mine, you're mine
All the time
Yeah you're mine, you're mine
All the time
The way you taste at night
Forever paints my mind
My favorite wine
I'll drink you all the time
I die each time I see you girl
And wish for you the same
But when you go I promise you
I'll never take the blame
Yeah you're mine, you're mine
All the time
Yeah you're mine, you're mine
All the time
All the while this honest urge
Is eating me alive
All the smiles I've sacrificed
You got me hypnotized yeah
Me and you, I wonder
What it's like with you
Me and you, I wonder
I believe it's true
Yeah you're mine, you're mine
All the time
Yeah you're mine, you're mine
You're mine! yeah
All the boys and all the girls
Wonder where you are
Day and night they look for you
Searching near and far
Never will they find a trace
Or have a single clue
Inside me you're safe and sound
I'll always be with you
Yeah you're mine, you're mine
All the time
Yeah you're mine, you're mine
All the time
Yeah you're mine, you're mine
All the time ooh
The lyrics to The Black Angels' song "You're Mine" tell a story of unrequited and obsessive love. The singer sees the girl he loves every night, and she promises him good things, but she always looks away when he sees her. He believes that she dreams of him every night and that he makes her scream, but she never admits it to him. He is obsessed with the way she tastes at night and wants to consume her all the time. The singer is so consumed by his love for this girl that it is "eating him alive." He wonders what it would be like to be with her and believes that they are meant to be together. He promises to always be with her even when she is lost to everyone else.
The lyrics of "You're Mine" are full of symbolism and metaphors. The girl that the singer loves is a representation of his desire and obsession. He wants her to be his forever so he can consume her like his "favorite wine." "Me and you, I wonder what it's like with you" symbolizes the singer's curiosity and desire to be with the girl. The line "all the while this honest urge is eating me alive" reveals the internal struggle that the singer is going through as he wrestles with his obsessive feelings.
Interestingly, the song was written by The Black Angels' guitarist, Christian Bland, on a typewriter, which gives the lyrics a unique and contemplative quality. The song has been described as a gothic love song with elements of '60s and '70s music styles. It was featured on the soundtrack for the TV show Californication and in the movie End of Watch. The song's music video features the band performing against a psychedelically distorted background. The Black Angels have stated in interviews that they wanted the song to have a timeless quality that would continue to resonate with people long after its release. Lastly, some listeners believe the song to be about drug addiction rather than romantic love.
Chords (capo on 2nd fret):
Verse: Am, G, F, G
Pre-chorus: D, F, G
Chorus: Am, G, F, G
Line by Line Meaning
Every night I see you girl
I see you every night
You promise me good things
You make promises to me
But every time I see your face
When I see you in person
You look the other way mmm
You turn away from me
In due time I'll find you girl
I'll find you eventually
I know that you will say
I believe you'll tell me
That every night you dream of me
You dream of me every night
And how I make you scream
You scream because of me
Yeah you're mine, you're mine
You belong to me
All the time
Always
The way you taste at night
Your taste at night
Forever paints my mind
I can't forget it
My favorite wine
My favorite drink
I'll drink you all the time
I want you all the time
I die each time I see you girl
I'm deeply affected by seeing you
And wish for you the same
I hope you feel the same
But when you go I promise you
But when you leave
I'll never take the blame
It's not my fault
All the while this honest urge
This strong desire
Is eating me alive
Is consuming me
All the smiles I've sacrificed
I've given up happiness for you
You got me hypnotized yeah
You've hypnotized me
Me and you, I wonder
I think about us
What it's like with you
What being with you is like
I believe it's true
I think it's real
All the boys and all the girls
Everyone
Wonder where you are
Wondering about your whereabouts
Day and night they look for you
They search for you constantly
Searching near and far
Looking everywhere
Never will they find a trace
They won't find you
Or have a single clue
They won't know anything
Inside me you're safe and sound
You're safe inside of me
I'll always be with you
I'll never leave you
All the time ooh
All the time, always
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER MAAS, GEARY BLAND, KYLE HUNT, STEPHANIE BAILEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Spiral_Insana
Let's go!
Every night I see you girl, you promise me good things
But everytime I see your face, you look the other way
Mmm, in due time, how funny girl, I know that you were saying
That every night you dream of me and how I make you scream
Yeah you're mine, you're mine, all the time
Yeah you're mine, you're mine, all the time
The way you taste that night, forever please my mind
My favorite wine, I'll drink you all the time
I die each night I see you girl and wish for you the same
But when you go, i'll promise you, I never take the blame
Yeah you're mine, you're mine, all the time
Yeah you're mine, you're mine, all the time
All the wild is understood, it's eating me alive
All the smiles I've sacrificed, you got me hypnotized
Meeting you, I wonder, what it's like with you
Meeting you, I wonder, I believe it's true
Yeah you're mine, you're mine, all the time
Yeah you're mine, you're mine, you're mine
All the boys and all the girls wonder where you are
Day and night, they looked for you, searching near and far
Never will they find a trace or have a single clue
Inside me, you're safe and sound, I'll always be with you
Yeah you're mine, you're mine, all the time
Yeah you're mine, you're mine, all the time
Yeah you're mine, you're mine, all the time
Oooooh
@drummerto
that bass...hypnotized, a non stop
@g-nick397
Ur video clips is as epic as ur songs ,1 of the best bands
@Baronrhubarbpostoffice
A freakout for the eyes and brain
@stain12450
Toronto loves you guys come back soon !
@mathiasnardone8419
Adoro ❤
@FuzzyDancingBear
So fucking spot on live.
@dadude333
Saw them in Montreal. BEST SHOW EVER!!!!! I was trippin ballz. Don't ever stop making music!!
@strangewayfaringstranger
Probably one of the most relatable songs to me.
@greenvsred
Awesome video.. god I love this album!
@Filpiovano
Everyone else - bad acid trip
Me - can I have some more, please?