Hullo Angel
Death in June Lyrics
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A gift and a smile
Well hullo angel
As we walk a crooked mile
And a twisted man leans on twisted sticks
With children's laughter hanging on swings
Well hullo angel
And the skipping row turns
Whilst little bodies twist in carousel swirls
Well hullo angel
It's the end of the world
Well hullo angel
At the end of your tether
Well hullo angel
Time for sleep
Well hullo angel
Time to cry
That which is falling should also be pushed
That which is crawling should also be crushed
The song Hullo Angel by Death in June is a haunting and evocative piece that speaks to the human condition and the fragility of our experiences. The song begins with the welcoming of an angel, who could represent an actual physical being or a metaphorical representation of something pure and good. The angel is greeted with a "gift and a smile", which suggests an atmosphere of warmth and positivity. However, as the song progresses, it becomes apparent that this is anything but a straightforward ode to hope and positivity.
The second verse introduces the notion of twistedness, both in the form of a twisted man with twisted sticks and the twisted and dizzying carousel of children's laughter. It is as though the angel's arrival has temporarily disrupted the usual unhinged specter of the world, causing everything to turn momentarily upside down before returning to its usual grim pattern. The final verse pushes the mood even further into darkness, suggesting that it is indeed the end of the world, the end of the tether, and a time for sleep and tears. The final lines of the song, "That which is falling should also be pushed/ That which is crawling should also be crushed," hint at an inevitable and ruthless cycle of death and rebirth that will continue regardless of human intervention.
Overall, Hullo Angel is a powerful meditation on the human experience, fragile and fleeting as it may be. The arrival of the angel represents a brief moment of respite from the usual harshness of the world, but ultimately, the song seems to suggest that we are all hurtling towards an inevitable end that we cannot avoid.
Line by Line Meaning
Well hullo angel
Greeting a spiritual being or divine emissary
A gift and a smile
A present and a cheerful expression to welcome the angel
As we walk a crooked mile
Traveling on an unconventional, difficult path with the angel
And a twisted man leans on twisted sticks
A deformed person relying on deformed objects for support
With children's laughter hanging on swings
The sound of youngsters enjoying a carefree moment
Well hullo angel
Greeting the angel again
And the skipping row turns
A circle of people jumping in unison
Whilst little bodies twist in carousel swirls
Young ones spinning around in a centrifugal amusement ride
Well hullo angel
Greeting the angel once more
It's the end of the world
The apocalypse or a catastrophic event is ongoing
Well hullo angel
Greeting the angel again
At the end of your tether
Having reached the limit of one's patience or endurance
Well hullo angel
Greeting the angel once more
Time for sleep
The end of a cycle or phase, leading to a period of rest
Well hullo angel
Greeting the angel again
Time to cry
A moment to express emotions of sadness and despair
That which is falling should also be pushed
Anything or anyone deteriorating should not be assisted or saved
That which is crawling should also be crushed
Anything or anyone inferior should also be obliterated or defeated
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