Angela
The Lumineers
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When you left this town, with your windows down And the wilderness inside Let the exits pass, all the tar and glass 'Til the road and sky align The strangers in this town, They raise you up just to cut you down Oh Angela it's a long time coming And your Volvo lights lit up green and white With the cities on the signs But you held your course to some distant war In the corners of your mind From the second time around The only love I ever found Oh Angela it's a long time coming Home at last Were you safe and warm in your coat of arms With your fingers in a fist Did you hear the notes, all those static codes In the radio abyss? Strangers in this town, They raise you up just to cut you down Oh Angela it's a long time coming Oh Angela spent your whole life running Home at last Home at last Vacancy, hotel room, lost in me, lost in you Angela, on my knees, I belong, I believe Home at last Home at last Home at last Home at last Home at last, hmm
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Written by: WESLEY SCHULTZ, SIMONE FELICE, JEREMY FRAITES
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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14 facts about this song
Song InspirationThe song "Angela" was written as part of a series of songs inspired by the fictional character "Angela" who keeps running from relationships when they become too close.
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Album Inclusion"Angela" was included in The Lumineers' second studio album, "Cleopatra," which was released in 2016.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number two on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart and was a top 50 hit on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
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Song CompositionThe song was composed by the band members Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz, who often collaborates on The Lumineers' songs.
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Music VideoReleased in 2017, the unique narrative music video for "Angela" focuses on the song's central character and her journey.
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Song ThemeThe running theme in "Angela" of escaping when relationships become too close is one that’s common in many of The Lumineers' songs.
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Music StyleLike most of the band's songs, "Angela" has a folk-rock sound, characterised by its gentle acoustic guitar strumming and Schultz's distinct vocal style.
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AcclaimThe song has received critical acclaim for its meaningful lyrics, beautiful melody, and emotional depth.
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Song MeaningThe song "Angela" has been interpreted by some fans as a reflection on the struggles of letting go and moving on from a past relationship.
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Live Performances"Angela" has become a regular feature at The Lumineers' live performances since its release.
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Track DurationThe song has a duration of 3:21 minutes.
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Creative WritingThe Lumineers frequently incorporate storytelling into their songwriting, and "Angela" is no exception, weaving a narrative of a woman who is fearfully running from intimacy.
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Double PlatinumAs of 2020, the whole "Cleopatra" album, including the song "Angela," was declared double platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
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Popularity on Digital PlatformsOn Spotify, "Angela" is one of The Lumineers' most streamed songs, with over 300 million plays.
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