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Genius Annotation

Taking a chance is always a fearsome thing. Relocation, especially to somewhere as gold-gilt and Gomorrah-esque as Los Angeles is a huge risk which can hold fame and riches in store or another tally to add onto its wall of ruined lives. Elliott switched from working with indie record labels in Portland to signing with Spielberg-founded Dreamworks Records after this song was released. Angeles seems to be Smith’s internal struggle with this huge decision for both his personal life and musical career ending in the decision he ultimately reached, summed up so succinctly sweet with, “so glad to meet you, Angeles.”

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

Are there any alternate versions of the song?
Genius Answer

Yes, in 2012 Elliott’s former record label, Kill Rock Stars, released an album titled “Alternative Versions From Either/Or”, which included alternative lyrics to many of Smith’s songs off his Either/Or album. This includes “Angeles”

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