Artangels
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Oh, ooh ooh, hoo ooh ooh ooh

Angel baby, there is
Nothing I'd rather do
Think I love you, but I know that I will never do
Everything I love becomes everything I do

So, tell me anything, anything you want to

You're my darling girl, tell me what's on your mind
Tell me anything, anything you feel like
Anything you feel like

Je comprends
Je l'ai dit
C'est la vie
Oh Montréal, I pull apart
I don't mind

Running every red-light, you were right
Oh Montréal don't break my heart
I think I love you
I think I love you
I think I love you
I think I love you
I think I love you

Ooh ooh, hoo ooh ooh ooh
Angel baby, you got me feeling kinda blue
Think I need you and you know the things that I would do
Everything I love is a consolation after you

So, tell me anything, anything you like to
You're my darling girl, tell me what's on your mind (what's on your mind)
Tell me anything, anything you feel like
Anything you feel like

Je comprends
Je l'ai dit
C'est la vie
Oh Montréal, I pull apart
I don't mind

Running every red-light, you were right
Oh Montréal don't break my heart
I think I love you
I think I love you
I think I love you
I think I love you

Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh, oh
Ooh ooh ooh, oh

I don't need your medicine
Gonna dance all night
I'm high on adrenaline
That's right, that's right, that's right

I don't need no medicine
Gonna dance all night
I'm high on adrenaline
That's right, that's right, that's right
That's right, that's right, that's right

That's right, that's right, that's right
That's right, that's right, that's right

Overall Meaning

"Artangels" by Grimes appears to be a love song with a twist. The opening lines express dedication to this "angel baby" Grimes is singing to, acknowledging the other person's value in her life. However, Grimes follows this praise up by stating that she will never be able to love them. Grimes seems to be grappling with the idea that the things she loves often consume her entirely, and loving someone could be too big of a risk for her. Throughout the song, Grimes calls out to her lover, asking them to share whatever is on their mind, but is cautious not to offer too much of herself in return, almost as if she is trying to keep her distance emotionally.

The chorus repeats the sentiment that Grimes thinks she loves the other person, but there is always a question mark, like she is not entirely sure. The song continues with words in French, which, when translated, seem to mean "I understand, I said it, that's life" and refer to Montreal, the place where Grimes was living when she wrote the song. The tone of the song shifts slightly here, becoming more introspective and dreamy, especially as Grimes sings, "I don't mind, running every red-light, you were right." There is a sense that the other person in the relationship is more grounded than Grimes, seeing things that she doesn't, yet Grimes is happy to follow this person along.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, ooh ooh, hoo ooh ooh ooh
The singer is expressing a sound that suggests their excitement or anticipation.

Angel baby, there is Nothing I'd rather do Think I love you, but I know that I will never do Everything I love becomes everything I do
The singer refers to a person they call 'angel baby' and states that they love them, but know that they will never be with them. The singer also states that everything they do is a reflection of the things they love.

So, tell me anything, anything you want to You're my darling girl, tell me what's on your mind Tell me anything, anything you feel like Anything you feel like
The singer encourages 'darling girl' to express herself, asking her to tell them anything on her mind or anything that she feels.

Je comprends Je l'ai dit C'est la vie Oh Montréal, I pull apart I don't mind Running every red-light, you were right Oh Montréal don't break my heart I think I love you I think I love you I think I love you I think I love you I think I love you
The artist switches to French for a few lines of the song where she acknowledges the harsh realities of life, her willingness to accept them and her love for Montreal.

Angel baby, you got me feeling kinda blue Think I need you and you know the things that I would do Everything I love is a consolation after you
The artist reiterates their love for 'angel baby', stating that they make them feeling sad and that everything they love is secondary to them doing what they can for 'angel baby'.

I don't need your medicine Gonna dance all night I'm high on adrenaline That's right, that's right, that's right I don't need no medicine Gonna dance all night I'm high on adrenaline That's right, that's right, that's right That's right, that's right, that's right That's right, that's right, that's right That's right, that's right, that's right
The singer states that they don't need any external aids to help them enjoy themselves or keep them going, suggesting that they can do it all on their own.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Claire Elise Boucher

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