Angela
Jarvis Cocker
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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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Written by: JARVIS BRANSON COCKER, STEPHEN PATRICK MACKEY, TIM MCCALL, ROSS ORTON, MARTIN JAMES F CRAFT, SIMON EDWARD STAFFORD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundJarvis 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.
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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.
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Album InclusionThe track "Angela" is a part of Jarvis Cocker’s debut solo album titled “Jarvis”, released on November 13, 2006.
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Single StatusThis song was released as the second single from the album Jarvis, following the song "Running the World."
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Angela" did not become a top-ten hit, it still reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song InspirationWhile 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.
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Lyrics and ThemesThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Length and Tempo"Angela" is approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds long, exhibiting a moderate to fast tempo.
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Public ReceptionAlthough "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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