“Annabelle was one of the songs we wrote in LA for this record. And it’s the first introduction to the character of Annabelle. The female protagonist in the story. And so in terms of the narrative at this point it’s Roe meeting Annabelle for the first time and telling her from experience that God ca...
[Verse 1]
Annabelle
We're both going to hell
You're gonna love the clientele
Cheap rent and the climate's swell
Annabelle
I've been drunk since half past twelve
Don't bring me down
Don't bring me down
[Pre-Chorus]
The world, it seems
To be ending constantly
Between the smoke and drink and getting high
I'd shed a tear if I could find the time, oh
[Chorus]
(Ah-ah-ah)
God can't save us
(Ah-ah-ah)
So let's live like sinners
Commiserations to your mum and your dad
My reassurances, it's not that bad
(Ah-ah-ah)
You gotta live a little when the world just wants you sad
[Verse 2]
Annabelle
Where the forbidden dwell
Come lay me down
Come lay me down
[Pre-Chorus]
The world, it seems
To be ending constantly
Between the smoke and drink and getting high
I'd shed a tear if I could find the time, oh
[Chorus]
(Ah-ah-ah)
God can't save us
(Ah-ah-ah)
So let's live like sinners
Commiserations to your mum and your dad
My reassurances, it's not that bad
(Ah-ah-ah)
You gotta live a little when the world just wants you sad
[Bridge]
The heavens are open
The angels descending
God bless you, undress you
And this unhappy ending
The underworld kids
Of the choir will sing
"Hallelujah!
God has left the building"
[Chorus]
(Ah-ah-ah)
God can't save us
(Ah-ah-ah)
So let's live like sinners
Commiserations to your mum and your dad
My reassurances, it's not that bad
(Ah-ah-ah)
You gotta live a little when the world just wants you sad
Annabelle was written by Xandy Barry & Ian Miles & Will Gould.
Annabelle was produced by Xandy Barry.
“I was obsessed with Suede when I was younger, and the opening beat here pays homage to their song ‘Trash.’ It was something intentionally English on a very American record. It’s a Britpop song, yet when it comes into the first lyrics, it might as well be a Green Day song. This introduces Annabelle...