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With a sign saying, "will work for food"
You know the man
You see him every morning
The one you never give your money to
You can sit there with your window rolled up
Wondering when the lights going to turn green
Never knowing what a couple more bucks
What if he's an angel sent here from Heaven
And he's making certain that you're doing your best
To take the time to help one another
Brother are you going to pass that test
You can go on with your day to day
Trying to forget what you saw in his face
Knowing deep down it could have been his saving grace
What if he's an angel
There's a man
There's a woman
Living right above you in apartment G
There's a lot of noise coming from the ceiling
And it don't sound like harmony
You can sit there with your TV turned up
While the words and his anger fly
Come tomorrow when you see her with her shades on
Can you look her in the eye
What if she's sent here from heaven
And she's making certain that you're doing your best
To take the time to help one another
Brother are you going to pass that test
You can go on with your day to day
Trying to forget what you saw in her face
Knowing deep down it could have been her saving grace
What if she's an angel
A little girl on daddy's lap
Hiding her disease with a baseball cap
You can turn the channel
Most people do
But what if you were sitting in her daddy's shoes
Maybe she's an angel
Sent here from Heaven
And she's making certain you're doing your best
To take the time to help one another
Brother are you going to pass that test
You can go on with your day to day
Trying to forget what you saw in her face
Knowing deep down it could have been her saving grace
What if she's an angel
The song "What If He's An Angel" by Mark Wills talks about the different individuals we encounter in our daily lives and encourages us to see them with compassion, empathy, and kindness. The lyrics tell three interconnected stories, each depicting a person in need and questioning if they could be an angel sent from heaven to test our humanity. The first story is about a homeless man begging for food, the second about a couple fighting in the apartment above, and the third about a little girl hiding her illness under a cap. Through these stories, the song challenges us to consider that the people we encounter may be more than what they appear and that our small acts of kindness could make a big difference in their lives.
The overall message of the song is to inspire us to serve others and act with compassion. It is a call to acknowledge and respond to the needs of others around us instead of turning a blind eye or offering judgment. The lyrics remind us that doing good for others is not only the right thing to do, but it can also have a profound impact that we may never know. The song encourages us not to overlook opportunities to show kindness to others and to let empathy guide our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a man standing on the corner
An unidentified man is standing on a street corner.
With a sign saying, "will work for food"
The man is holding a sign that says he is willing to work in exchange for food.
You know the man
The listener is familiar with the man described.
You see him every morning
The listener encounters the man on a regular basis.
The one you never give your money to
Despite encountering the man every day, the listener does not provide him with financial aid.
You can sit there with your window rolled up
The listener has the option to remain in their car with the window closed.
Wondering when the lights going to turn green
The listener is waiting for the traffic light to change.
Never knowing what a couple more bucks
The listener is unaware of how an additional amount of currency could assist the man.
In his pocket might mean
Money in the man's pocket may have a significant impact on his life.
What if he's an angel sent here from Heaven
The man may be a divine being sent to test the listener's compassion.
And he's making certain that you're doing your best
The supposed angel's presence will ensure that the listener is acting with genuine effort.
To take the time to help one another
The message conveyed is to take a step back in order to aid those in need.
Brother are you going to pass that test
The listener is being questioned on whether they are capable of passing the compassion test.
There's a man
An individual is present.
There's a woman
An additional individual is present.
Living right above you in apartment G
The people mentioned live in close proximity to the listener.
There's a lot of noise coming from the ceiling
Excessive noise is audible to the listener coming from upstairs.
And it don't sound like harmony
The noise is unpleasant.
You can sit there with your TV turned up
Despite the noise, the listener has the option to remain seated, while also increasing the volume of their own television.
While the words and his anger fly
The situation involves arguing and hostility.
Come tomorrow when you see her with her shades on
The following day, the listener will encounter the woman wearing sunglasses.
Can you look her in the eye
The listener is being questioned on whether they can confront her with confidence.
Maybe she's an angel
The woman may be a divine being sent to test the listener's empathy.
A little girl on daddy's lap
A small girl is seated with her father.
Hiding her disease with a baseball cap
The girl is concealing a medical condition by wearing a hat.
You can turn the channel
The listener has the ability to change the television channel.
Most people do
It is common for individuals to disregard such situations on television.
But what if you were sitting in her daddy's shoes
The listener is asked to put themselves in the father's position.
Knowing deep down it could have been her saving grace
The option to assist the father and daughter could have led to helpful consequences.
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRYAN WAYNE
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