Angels and Sailors
Angels and Sailors

Jim Morrison, The Doors - Angels and Sailors Lyrics

Rock
May 9, 2006
67
Angels and Sailors Music Video

Angels and Sailors Lyrics

Angels and sailors
Rich girls, backyard fences, tents

Dreams watching each other narrowly
Soft luxuriant cars
Girls in garages, stripped
Out to get liquor and clothes
Half gallons of wine and six-packs of beer
Jumped, humped, born to suffer
Made to undress in the wilderness

I will never treat you mean
Never start no kind of scene
I'll tell you every place and person that I've been

Always a playground instructor, never a killer
Always a bridesmaid on the verge of fame or over
He maneuvered two girls into his hotel room
One a friend, the other
The young one, a newer stranger
Vaguely Mexican or Puerto Rican
Poor boy's thighs and buttock scarred by a father's belt
She's trying to rise
Story of her boyfriend, of teenage stoned death games
Handsome lad, dead in a car
Confusion, no connections
Come here, I love you
Peace on earth
Will you die for me?
Eat me
This way
The end

I'll always be true
Never go out, sneaking out on you, babe
If you'll only show me Far Arden again

I'm surprised you could get it up
He whips her lightly, sardonically, with belt
"Haven't I been through enough?" she asks
Now dressed and leaving

The Spanish girl begins to bleed
She says her period
It's Catholic heaven
I have an ancient Indian crucifix around my neck
My chest is hard and brown
Lying on stained, wretched sheets with a bleeding virgin
We could plan a murder or start a religion

Writer(s): Jim Morrison, John Paul Densmore, Raymond D Manzarek, Robert A Krieger
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Doors Music Company
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Angels and Sailors' by The Doors?

    The lyrics for 'Angels and Sailors' were written by Jim Morrison, the lead vocalist of The Doors, in collaboration with the other band members: John Paul Densmore, Raymond D Manzarek, and Robert A Krieger.

  2. What themes are explored in the song 'Angels and Sailors'?

    The song 'Angels and Sailors' by The Doors explores themes such as love, suffering, betrayal, and existential musings. It delves into complex human emotions and scenarios, often with dark, vivid imagery.

  3. In which album did 'Angels and Sailors' by The Doors appear?

    The song 'Angels and Sailors' appears in the 1978 album 'An American Prayer,' which features spoken word recordings of Jim Morrison set to music by the surviving members of The Doors.

  4. What kind of imagery does 'Angels and Sailors' incorporate in its lyrics?

    The lyrics of 'Angels and Sailors' incorporate a variety of vivid and sometimes unsettling imagery, including references to luxurious cars, girls in garages, scarred bodies, and a bleeding virgin. These images contribute to a narrative rich in emotional and sensory detail.

  5. Are there any notable influences or references in the song 'Angels and Sailors'?

    The song references themes of Catholicism and features strong existential and dark emotional influences, common in Jim Morrison's writing. The imagery and story elements could be seen as influenced by Morrison's interest in surrealism, existentialism, and complex human behavior.

  6. What musical style or genre best describes 'Angels and Sailors' by The Doors?

    The Doors are primarily known for their rock genre, but the song 'Angels and Sailors' blends rock with elements of poetry and spoken word. This combination creates a unique and atmospheric mood characteristic of the band's later works.

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