The album was promoted with two singles—"Angels" and "Chained". The xx promoted the album with an international tour during June to September 2012. Upon its release, Coexist received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented Croft and Sim's performances, Jamie xx's production, and the music's refinement of their sound. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, the group's first number-one album in the United Kingdom.
Angels
The xx Lyrics
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It is more than I thought could exist
You move through the room
Like breathing was easy
If someone believed me
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
In love, love, love
And everyday
I am learning about you
The things that no one else sees
And the end comes too soon
Like dreaming of angels
And leaving without them
And leaving without them
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love
And with words unspoken
A silent devotion
I know you know what I mean
And the end is unknown
But I think I'm ready
As long as you're with me
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love, love, love
The xx's "Angels" is a song about love and admiration. The song starts with the line "Light reflects from your shadow," which could mean that even the shadows that the person casts are beautiful in some way. The singer then goes on to talk about how this person moves through the room, seemingly with ease. The singer is in love with this person, stating that if someone else believed what they did about this person, they would be just as in love.
As the song continues, the singer talks about how they are constantly learning new things about this person that no one else sees. The end of the song is unknown, but the singer is willing to face it as long as they are with the person they love. The song ends with the repeated line "Being as in love with you as I am," emphasizing the depth of the singer's feelings.
The song is about the intense feeling of admiration and appreciation for someone. It can be interpreted as a love song or simply an ode to someone who the singer admires. The repetition of "Being as in love with you as I am" emphasizes the strength of the singer's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Light reflects from your shadow
I can see a part of you in everything, even in something as simple as your shadow reflecting light.
It is more than I thought could exist
Your presence is so powerful and captivating, it surpasses anything I could have imagined.
You move through the room
Your graceful and effortless movements light up the room.
Like breathing was easy
Watching you move is as simple and natural as breathing.
If someone believed me
If others could truly understand and appreciate the magic I see in you.
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be just as enamored and captivated by you as I am.
And everyday
I am learning about you
The things that no one else sees
Every day, I discover new and unique things about you that others do not take the time to notice or appreciate.
And the end comes too soon
Like dreaming of angels
And leaving without them
And leaving without them
Our time together always feels too fleeting, like having a happy dream of angels but then waking up and realizing they are gone.
Being
As in love with you as I am
The powerful emotions I feel for you, that I cannot adequately express with words.
And with words unspoken
A silent devotion
I know you know what I mean
I may not always say it, but I hope that my actions and presence convey the depth of my devotion towards you.
And the end is unknown
But I think I'm ready
As long as you're with me
The future is uncertain but I am willing to face it with you by my side, and I feel ready for whatever comes our way.
Being
As in love with you as I am
Reaffirming the depth and intensity of my love for you, which transcends words and description.
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being completely and unequivocally in love with you.
Being
As in love with you as I am
Experiencing the full spectrum of emotions and devotion that come with being deeply in love.
Being
As in love, love, love
The overwhelming and all-encompassing nature of being in love is impossible to fully put into words, but the word 'love' feels like the most appropriate and accurate descriptor.
Love, love, love
Summing up the entire song with the sheer repetition of the word 'love', emphasizing both the intensity and simplicity of the emotions being conveyed.
Love, love, love
The song ends on the same note as it began, a simple but powerful tribute to the all-encompassing nature of love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Thomas Smith, Oliver Sim, Romy Anna Madley Croft
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