Angels Like You
Miley Cyrus Lyrics
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Flowers in hand, waiting for me
Every word in poetry
Won't call me by name, only "baby"
The more that you give, the less that I need
Everyone says I look happy
When it feels right
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down here with me
I'm everything they said I would be
La, la, la
I'm everything they said I would be
I'll put you down slow, love you goodbye
Before you let go, just one more time
Take off your clothes, pretend that it's fine
A little more hurt won't kill you
Tonight, mother says you don't look happy
Close your eyes
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down here with me
I'm everything they said I would be
La, la, la, la
La, la, la
La, la, la
Oh, ah, ah
Ah, oh
Ah, oh
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything (everything)
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down here with me, oh
Angels like you can't fly down here with me
The lyrics of Miley Cyrus’s song Angels Like You explore the idea of being drawn to someone who is not right for you, but you can’t help but be attracted to them. The singer sings about how the person waiting for her with flowers and reciting poetry won’t address her by name, but only as ‘baby’. Even though everything seems perfect on the surface, the more she receives, the less she needs. She acknowledges that it appears like she is happy, but the reality is that she knows the person is not right for her, and she will never belong with them. She will regret meeting them, and ultimately, she will bring them to their knees. She declares it’s not their fault that she ruins everything and can’t be the person they need. In the end, she recognizes that angels like them can't be down in hell with her.
The song is a portrayal of the realization that one needs to end a relationship, even though they are attracted to the person. It is a heartbreaking realization that even though the other person, like an angel, is perfect, they can't be together. Miley’s soft and vulnerable voice heightens the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Flowers in hand, waiting for me
Someone is waiting for her with flowers in hand
Every word in poetry
Their communication is poetic and romantic
Won't call me by name, only "Baby"
The person doesn't refer to her by name, just uses a term of endearment
The more that you give the less that I need
She doesn't need more from the person, even if they're giving a lot
Everyone says I look happy
Others perceive her as happy, despite how she really feels
When it feels right
She only wants to stay in the relationship when it feels right
I know that you're wrong for me
She acknowledges that the person is not a good match for her
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
She predicts that she'll regret ever meeting the person
I brought you down to your knees
She had a negative impact on the person
'Cause they say that misery loves company
She acknowledges that her misery may have been contagious
It's not your fault I ruin everything
She takes responsibility for their relationship issues
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
She recognizes that she can't provide what the person needs
Baby, angels like you can't fly down here with me
The person is too good for her or her lifestyle
I'm everything they said I would be
She has lived up to the expectations others had for her
I'll put you down slow, love you, goodbye
She'll end the relationship gradually, with love and a goodbye
Before you let go, just one more time
She wants one final moment with the person before ending things
Take off your clothes, pretend that it's fine
She wants them to act like everything is okay, even if it's not
A little more hurt won't kill you
She's not concerned about causing more pain because the person can handle it
Tonight mother says "You don't look happy"
Even her mom recognizes she's not truly happy
Close your eyes
She wants the person to close their eyes for a moment with her
Angels like you can't fly down hell with me
Reinforces that the person is too good for her lifestyle and choices
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Ali Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Miley Cyrus, Ryan Tedder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Mmm, mmm, mmm
Flowers in hand, waiting for me
Every word in poetry
Won't call me by name, only "baby"
The more that you give, the less that I need
Everyone says I look happy
When it feels right
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down hell with me
I'm everything they said I would be
La-la-la
I'm everything they said I would be
I'll put you down slow, love you goodbye
Before you let go, just one more time
Take off your clothes, pretend that it's fine
A little more hurt won't kill you
Tonight, mother says, "You don't look happy"
Close your eyes
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down hell with me
I'm everything they said I would be
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything (everything)
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down hell with me, oh
Angels like you can't fly down hell with me
@gokittygooo
Lyrics:
Mmm, mmm, mmm
Flowers in hand, waiting for me
Every word in poetry
Won't call me by name, only "baby"
The more that you give, the less that I need
Everyone says I look happy
When it feels right
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down here with me
I'm everything they said I would be
La, la, la
I'm everything they said I would be
I'll put you down slow, love you goodbye
Before you let go, just one more time
Take off your clothes, pretend that it's fine
A little more hurt won't kill you
Tonight, mama says, you don't look happy
Close your eyes
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down here with me
I'm everything they said I would be
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything (everything)
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down here with me, oh!
Angels like you can't fly down here with me
@JessicaSilva-qh6qi
Flowers in hand, waiting for me
Every word in poetry
Won't call me by name, only "baby"
The more that you give, the less that I need
Everyone says I look happy
When it feels right
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down hell with me
I'm everything they said I would be
La-la-la
I'm everything they said I would be
I'll put you down slow, love you goodbye
Before you let go, just one more time
Take off your clothes, pretend that it's fine
A little more hurt won't kill you
Tonight, mother says, "You don't look happy"
Close your eyes
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down hell with me
I'm everything they said I would be
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything (everything)
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down hell with me, oh
Angels like you can't fly down hell with me
@alphakennyone580
It's insane how she isn't even 30 yet but it feels like her career has lasted a lifetime.
@tiffanykim2773
That's the power of Miley.
@valen1225
Thats becouse she had 19 years on the industry, the real QUEEN OF OUR GENERATION
@ElijahA.
So true. I guess the fact that’s she constantly reinventing herself makes that even more true. She truly is the best!!!
@fidato_
Exactly. We are tired of her.
@valen1225
@@fidato_ NO ONE NEVER SAID. SHE WILL BE HERE FOR A LONG TIME SO TAKE A SITE
@MileyCyrusFans
The intro feels like heaven 😭❤️
@usernotfound0703
Heyy Obviously u are here. Smilerzzzz
@sakibkhanshuvo3843
Yes😭😭
@yakisieras9468
ikr