Angie
Love's Bittersweet Journey: Decoding Steve Earle's 'Angie'
Lyrics
Angie, Angie
Expressing the name "Angie" and setting the tone for the song.
When will those clouds all disappear?
Questioning when difficulties or troubles will be resolved.
Angie, Angie
Repeating the name "Angie" and wondering about the future direction.
Where will it lead us from here?
Pondering where the current situation will take the relationship.
With no lovin' in our souls
Highlighting a lack of love or passion in the relationship.
And no money in our coats
Emphasizing financial struggles and challenges.
You can't say we're satisfied
Stating dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.
Angie, Angie
Reiterating the name "Angie" and acknowledging efforts made.
But you can't say we never tried
Acknowledging attempts to improve the relationship despite challenges.
Angie, you're beautiful
Complimenting Angie's beauty.
But ain't it time we said goodbye?
Suggesting that it might be time to end the relationship.
Oh, Angie, I still love you
Expressing continued love for Angie.
Ah, but, remember all those nights we cried?
Recalling past emotional pain and shared tears.
And all the dreams were held so close
Reflecting on dreams that have seemingly vanished.
Seemed to all go up in smoke
Describing the disappointment as dreams fade away.
Let me whisper in your ear
Suggesting a desire to communicate privately with Angie.
Angie, Angie
Repeating the name "Angie" and questioning the future again.
Where will it lead us from here?
Raising the same question about where the relationship is headed.
Oh, Angie, don't you weep
Advising Angie not to cry.
Oh, your kisses still taste sweet
Acknowledging the lingering sweetness in their physical intimacy.
I hate that sadness in your eyes
Expressing discomfort with sadness in Angie's eyes.
Ah, but Angie, Angie
Repeating the name "Angie" and proposing it might be time to part ways.
Ain't it time we said goodbye?
Suggesting a need to say goodbye despite lingering love.
Yeah, with no lovin' in our souls
Reiterating the lack of love and financial difficulties.
And no money in our coats
Re-emphasizing the unsatisfactory aspects of the relationship.
Well, you can't say we're satisfied, ah
Claiming that despite dissatisfaction, there was an attempt to make things work.
Angie, I still love you, baby
Affirming love for Angie despite the challenges.
Everywhere I look, I see your eyes
Noting the omnipresence of Angie in the speaker's vision.
You know, there ain't a woman that comes close to you, mm, mm
Expressing Angie's uniqueness and irreplaceability.
Come on, baby, dry your eyes
Encouraging Angie to stop crying and be strong.
But Angie, Angie
Repeating the name "Angie" and suggesting that being alive is a positive aspect.
Ain't it good to be alive?
Affirming the goodness of being alive despite challenges.
Angie, Angie
Repeating the name "Angie."
They can't say we never tried
Asserting that they made an effort in the relationship.
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