Angela

Jarvis Cocker

About Angela

"Angela" is a 2009 single by Jarvis Cocker. It is the first single from his second solo album "Further Complications". Cocker told Q magazine that the song was about "thwarted lust."The single was released digitally on 17 April 2009. The song impacted US radio on May 12. The song was released as a limited edition vinyl single on 15 June with a song called "I Found Myself Looking for God" as the b-side.


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Angela
(Angela)
An unfinished symphony
(Angela)

Angela
(Angela)
She is mobile poetry
(Angela)

And she's nearly 23
Making 450 an hour
Complimentary shower
They call her Angela

Angela, oh, Angela, Angela

Angela
(Angela)
Boom, you blew my mind
(Angela)

Angela
(Angela)
I feel the sap rising tonight
(Angela)

A dry stick at the end of a branch
And an overzealous hand
You can't glue it back, no
Snapped off by Angela

Angela, oh, Angela, oh

Angela, oh, Angela

Angela, Angela

Yeah, Angela
(Angela)
Oh, Angela
(Angela)

Angela
(Angela)
Oh, Angela
(Angela)
Oh, Angela

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Jarvis Cocker

Jarvis Branson Cocker (born 19 September 1963) is an English musician and frontman for the band Pulp. Through his work with the band, Cocker became a figurehead of the Britpop movement of the mid-1990s. Following Pulp's hiatus, Cocker has led a successful solo career, and currently presents his own radio show on BBC Radio 6 Music, Jarvis Cocker's Sunday Service. more »

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Written by: JARVIS BRANSON COCKER, STEPHEN PATRICK MACKEY, TIM MCCALL, ROSS ORTON, MARTIN JAMES F CRAFT, SIMON EDWARD STAFFORD

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Jarvis Cocker, the singer and songwriter behind the song "Angela," is an English musician. He is widely recognized as the frontman of the well-known Britpop band Pulp, which enjoyed major success in the 1990s.
Musical Style Classification
"Angela" is classified as a pop and indie rock song, displaying Cocker's signature style of storytelling with a strong melodic line.
Album Inclusion
The track "Angela" is a part of Jarvis Cocker’s debut solo album titled “Jarvis”, released on November 13, 2006.
Single Status
This song was released as the second single from the album Jarvis, following the song "Running the World."
Chart Performance
Although "Angela" did not become a top-ten hit, it still reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Inspiration
While the real inspiration behind the song "Angela" remains a mystery, it’s in tune with Cocker's style of enigmatic storytelling and male outlook on female characters, including their thoughts, expectations, and behaviors.
Lyrics and Themes
The song deals with themes of romantic pursuit and unrequited love. The lyrics depict the story of a man falling inexplicably in love with a woman named Angela.
Music Video
The music video for "Angela" showcases a surreal narrative in which Cocker goes on a bizarre road trip with a large teddy bear, adding to the song's mysterious and whimsical charm.
Length and Tempo
"Angela" is approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds long, exhibiting a moderate to fast tempo.
Public Reception
Although "Angela" did not achieve major commercial success, it received positive reviews for its catchy tune and thought-provoking lyrics, further cementing Cocker's reputation as a prolific and skilled songwriter.

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