| Blondie – Angels on the Balcony Lyrics | 8 years ago |
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The first time I heard Angels on the Balcony, the preceding instrumental song sounded similar in style to the Beatles' "Wild Honey Pie." I felt "Angels on the Balcony" was about the Beatles, however, it took new meaning after Lennon's death. The song refers to an "Angel On the Balcony"; the first verse refers to an after-glow in a distant row--a Beatles Concert, perhaps? The "ghost" referred to in that verse could be John Lennon as well, because at that time the Beatles were gone, and John Lennon took up residence at the Dakota in NYC. The second verse with its ominous words "Silent light in the theatre's sky Phantom cigarette and a silent cry The door swings open and it's cold outside Run and hide, run and hide" could refer to the night Lennon was murdered. The song moves into Beatlesque riffs and then on to the break: "They can still see him singing on the corner, singing songs That never fade away, fade into the kids that come along" John Lennon's music along with all the Beatles' songs have done just that. The final verse "Memory in a silent seat Melody on a long retreat Like an angel on a balcony Like an angel on a balcony" refers to one angel although the title contains "Angels" It can't be denied that John Lennon's melody making is on a long retreat. Now for the cover art: The picture of the group depicts the appearance of more than one contemplating jumping (symbolizing the deep grief many of us felt at John Lennon's passing). The background skyline is 8th Avenue, where the Strawberry Fields Memorial now is. The guitars and coat look similar to what the Beatle once owned. The producer of the album is Michael Chapman. The murderer is Mark David Chapman. Very eerie co-incidence. |
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