Angels
Journey Across Oceans: Embracing Love and Loss in Flying Machine's 'Angels'
Lyrics
It's a long way from the shire to the states
Expresses the distance between the speaker's current location ("the states") and their hometown ("the shire").
From the sunshine to the fog of LA
Highlights the contrast between the sunshine and fog in LA, suggesting a change in environment.
And I know it's real tough when you can't see you mates enough
Acknowledges the difficulty of maintaining connections with friends when far away.
But I miss you and I hope your a okay
Expresses the speaker's longing and concern for the well-being of the person being addressed.
Ah yeah ah yeah
Reiterates the speaker's thoughts and feelings, emphasizing the frequency and intensity of missing the person.
I've been thinking bout you daily
-Ah yeah ah yeah
-I miss you more even lately
-And I saw you in a vision just today
Describes a vision where the person is seen alongside angels and demons, possibly symbolizing a complex or contrasting nature.
Next to angels next to demons saying grace
Suggests a spiritual or ethereal dimension to the encounter, as the person is next to angels and demons saying grace.
Now on the surface you were calm and still but underneath your fist was filled
Portrays a calm exterior but hints at underlying tension, with a filled fist and echoing words suggesting hidden emotions.
And the words yeah were an echo on the grave
The words spoken are likened to an echo on a grave, possibly indicating the weight or finality of the communication.
Ah yeah ah yeah
Repeats the theme of constant thoughts and increasing longing for the person.
I've been thinking bout you daily
-I miss you more even lately
-Ah yeah ah yeah
-I've been thinking bout you daily
-I miss you more even lately
-And it's not a glass of Champagne or a Brut that will quench this yearn
Rejects the idea that luxury items like Champagne can satisfy the deep yearning or desire expressed in the context.
Its a hard thirst that's been earned that's been brewed
Describes the yearning as a hard-earned and brewed thirst, suggesting a profound and personal longing.
And if it ain't a 15 ounce from the headmasters glass himself
Highlights the specific nature of the desired beverage and its connection to a significant event or person (headmasters glass).
Then it's long off the reunion that is due
Suggests that without the desired drink, the anticipated reunion remains distant or unfulfilled.
Ah yeah ah yeah
Reiterates the speaker's persistent thoughts and increasing emotional yearning for the person, emphasizing the daily impact of their absence.
I've been thinking bout you daily
-I miss you more even lately
-Ah yeah ah yeah
-I've been thinking bout you daily
-I miss you more even lately
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