Produced, Engineered, and Performed by Joe Huettner; Written and Recorded June 2003

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"I'm still unsure as to whether this song is serious or not." - J.G.H.

Why the name Angela?
"Why not? It starts the phrase off suddenly, and I like that. I tried using [my girlfriend's name] Lydia, since she influenced it. But the L-sound didn't hit as well as I thought. So, there is no Angela. But if your name is Angela, well, this is for you."

"The original version also said I'd be asleep for 'eight more hours,' - and at that time, yes, I was that lazy. I didn't want to portray myself in that way. And I go the math wrong on the sun - it's actually ninety-three million miles away. But I was close."

Angela always falls asleep around 11:30
I don't know how she does it
It's much too early for me

Chorus:
I'm a night owl
I'm a night owl
There's no reason to close my eyes
Baby, lie down
'cause this night owl
Will be here when you arise

She wakes up at 6:00
and by 6:15 she's in the shower
At 7:00 she's gone,
but I won't feel alone for five more hours

(Repeat Chorus)

In the morning
When the eastern sky is finally turning gray
And my enemy is only ninety-eight million miles away
Then I can end this lonely vigil and turn my back against the light
And live to fight another night

Her breathing is slow -
How I wish I could know what dreams she follows
But I'll remain here -
There's no reason for fear
She'll be safe tomorrow

(Repeat Chorus)