The Strypes were a 4-piece rock band from Cavan, Ireland, formed in 2010 by… Read Full Bio ↴The Strypes were a 4-piece rock band from Cavan, Ireland, formed in 2010 by Ross Farrelly (lead vocals/harmonica), Josh McClorey (lead guitar/vocals), Pete O'Hanlon (bass guitar/harmonica) and Evan Walsh (drums).

After several months gigging around their hometown, the band began playing clubs and pubs around Ireland, playing sets mixing original material with rhythm and blues covers. Their set of fast-paced, gritty, garage rock "speed blues", which mixed the powerful approach of Dr. Feelgood with the intense rave-up format of The Yardbirds, quickly became well received by crowds across Ireland and their reputation as a live act grew.

After their North America tour they persued film acting and ultimately on 14 November 2018 the band announced they were splitting up.

Discography:

Snapshot (2013)
Little Victories (2015)
Spitting Image (2017)

Angel Eyes
The Strypes Lyrics

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He walks inside, steals a wink,
You try to explain, but you ain't got time to think

You know he's bad news, but you take a glance,
His headlines say, you're on the right page for romance.

And you just fall, yeah you fall for them eyes,
Yeah you fall, you fall for Angel Eyes.

He drives you crazy, don't touch brakes,
You try to speed up, but he overtakes.

You move so quickly, so you miss the signs,
Forgotten where you're headed, but you don't seem to mind.

Well I'd love to steal your heart away,

But baby I ain't no thief, Well I can be the bad guy,
No I ain't no Lee Van Cleef

Overall Meaning

The Strypes's song Angel Eyes depicts the attraction that one feels for the wrong person. In the first verse, the singer talks about a man who walks into the picture and how enticing his eyes are. Despite knowing that he is bad news, the person still takes a chance and falls for the charm of the "Angel Eyes." The second verse describes how the attraction is overpowering; the person is unable to slow down the relationship even if they want to. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the irresistible pull that these Angel Eyes have over the person; they just cannot resist falling for them.

The song warns about the dangers of falling for the wrong person, but also acknowledges how difficult it can be to resist the pull. Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that sometimes it is hard to distinguish between the right and wrong choices in a relationship. The song has a catchy upbeat tune, with a mix of rock and roll and pop sounds, which makes it an enjoyable listen.

Line by Line Meaning

He walks inside, steals a wink,
As soon as he enters, he makes eye contact with her, creating a sly and possibly flirtatious mood.

You try to explain, but you ain't got time to think
She wants to express her concerns, but he is so charming that she can't explain herself.

You know he's bad news, but you take a glance,
Even though she knows that he is trouble, she can't resist looking at him.

His headlines say, you're on the right page for romance.
His presence is alluring and suggests that he is the perfect candidate for a romantic adventure.

And you just fall, yeah you fall for them eyes,
She is captivated by his eyes and succumbs to them, even though she knows that he might not be good for her.

Yeah you fall, you fall for Angel Eyes.
She ultimately finds herself falling for him despite his warning signs and her reservations.

He drives you crazy, don't touch brakes,
He takes her on a wild ride, not slowing down even when she tries to stop him.

You try to speed up, but he overtakes.
She attempts to gain control of the situation, but he remains ahead of her at every turn.

You move so quickly, so you miss the signs,
Their journey moves at a rapid pace, causing her to overlook the warning signs and potential danger.

Forgotten where you're headed, but you don't seem to mind.
The thrill of the ride is distracting her from the destination, but she isn't concerned about it.

Well I'd love to steal your heart away,
As the song's singer, he confesses his desire to win her heart.

But baby I ain't no thief, Well I can be the bad guy,
He implies that he is capable of being the villain and taking her heart without permission, but he doesn't want to do that.

No I ain't no Lee Van Cleef
He clarifies that he is not a criminal like the famous film character.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: EVAN NIALL WALSH, JOSHUA SIMPSON MCCLOREY, PETER JAMES O'HANLON, ROSS AARON FARRELLY

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