With no lovin’ in our souls/
And no money in our coats/
You can’t say we’re satisfied.

The Rolling Stones’ “Angie” is a breakup song. The couple is on the verge of a breakup, broke, and most of the love is gone. But Angie has so many great physical features that it makes it so hard to leave her. Angie is beautiful, and she kisses good, so there is hesitation from the narrator. Beauty can distort reason.

Breaking up is hard and the narrator still does love Angie even if the love is not what it used to be. Isn’t it time they said goodbye to each other? Notice that he isn’t breaking up with her. He is asking her a question. Perhaps it is too hard for him. I know people like this; they know the right decision but will try to get their significant other to help them initiate the breakup.

The great piano part is played by session man Nicky Hopkins who has played piano on several other songs on this list including Jealous Guy and You are So Beautiful and another two songs in the top 50. It is a difficult part. The strings arraignment on top of the piano is a combination that works well to create that melancholy mood that is perfect for these lyrics. I like Jagger’s voice here. He sounds young and vibrant and his whispers of “Angie” give the song a unique feel.

More great songs from the Rolling Stones.

Angie Lyrics

Angie, Angie,
When will those clouds all disappear?
Angie, Angie,
Where will it lead us from here?

With no lovin’ in our souls,
And no money in our coats:
You can’t say we’re satisfied.
Angie, Angie,
You can’t say we never tried.

Angie, you’re beautiful.
But ain’t it time we say goodbye?
Angie, I still love you.
Remember all those nights we cried?

All the dreams were held so close
Seemed to all go up in smoke.
Let me whisper in your ear,
“Angie, Angie”.
Where will it lead us from here.

Oh, Angie, don’t you weep,
Oh your kisses still taste sweet.
I hate that sadness in your eyes.
But Angie, Angie,
Ain’t it time we said goodbye?

With no lovin’ in our souls,
And no money in our coats.
You can’t say we’re satisfied?

Angie, I still love you baby.
Everywhere I look I see your eyes.
There ain’t a woman that comes close to you.
Come on baby dry your eyes.

Angie, Angie
Ain’t good to be alive?
Angie, Angie,
We can’t say we never tried.

written by Jagger/Richards