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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Angela Surf City" by the artist "Walkmen, The"

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In The Walkmen's "Angela Surf City," the narrator reflects on a faded relationship with Angela. Despite a facade of indifference ("Angela holds no grudges," "Angela, what's the difference?"), he still feels her presence ("the flag is flapping in the wind," "your name rings true").

The image of the flag waving in the wind symbolizes freedom and change, indicating that life goes on regardless. The phrase "your name rings true" signifies that memories of Angela still evoke strong, genuine emotions within him.

He regrets not noticing the signs ("I never noticed, / Though I'd seen the signs before") and clinging to the relationship out of fear of being alone ("held onto you / Because there was nothing else to do").

He urges both Angela and himself to "go home happy," let go of the past, and move on. The recurring phrase "life goes on" emphasizes the idea of embracing change and finding the strength to continue living.

Angela holds a grudge over nothing

Angela, what's the difference?

Today's a day like any other

Still the flag snaps in the wind

Still your name rings true

You took the high road

I couldn't find you up there

You kept your jaw wired closed

I never noticed before

I used to see the signs

Now I dream of the time

I was holding on to you

For a lack of anything to do

Still the white caps roll away

Still your name rings true

Mine is yours, yours is yours

Life goes on, life goes on all around you

Let's go home happy again

Just take your head from your hands

Take up the cause just once more

I never noticed before

I used to see the signs

Now I dream of the time

I was holding on to you

For a lack of anything to do

Back to school

Back to work

Can this go on forever?

Angela, what's the difference?

Life goes on all around you.

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