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
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 the intensity of love and the feeling of being so captured by someone that even the smallest gestures and movements that they make seem significant. In the opening lines, the singer talks about how the light reflects from the shadow of the person they love, which is more than they ever thought could exist. The person moves through the room with ease, as if breathing was effortless, which makes the singer fall even more in love with them. They wish that everyone could see what they see and feel the same way they do.
Throughout the song, the singer describes how every day they are discovering something new about their love interest that nobody else knows. The end of each day comes too soon, leaving them feeling like they have been dreaming of angels and then waking up without them. Despite this feeling of uncertainty, the singer remains devoted, willing to take on any unknown future as long as their love interest is with them.
The last verse of the song touches on the unspoken words and bond they share. The singer believes that their love interest knows exactly what they mean, even without having to say it out loud. And though the end may be unknown, the singer is ready for whatever comes next, as long as their love is by their side.
Overall, "Angels" is a song about the intensity and vulnerability of love, the small moments that make it feel significant, and the trust that comes with silent devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Light reflects from your shadow
The singer is in awe of the person's beauty and notes how even their shadow reflects light.
It is more than I thought could exist
The person's beauty and presence is so great that it is beyond the singer's expectations.
You move through the room, Like breathing was easy
The person moves effortlessly through the space, as if they belong there.
If someone believed me
The artist wishes others could see the beauty and ease with which the person moves as they do.
They would be as in love with you as I am
The artist believes that if others could witness the person's beauty like they do, they would also fall in love with them.
And everyday, I am learning about you
The singer is intrigued by the person and is constantly discovering new things about them.
The things that no one else sees
The singer feels like they have a special connection with the person and are privy to parts of them that others are not.
And the end comes too soon
The artist feels like their time with the person is fleeting and never long enough.
Like dreaming of angels and leaving without them
The experience of being with the person is compared to dreaming of being with angels, but waking up and realizing they are not there.
Being as in love with you as I am
The artist is in such an intense state of love and admiration for the person that they wish others could feel the same way.
And with words unspoken, a silent devotion
The singer has deep feelings for the person but is unable to express them in words, only in their actions towards them.
I know you know what I mean
The artist is confident that the person understands the depth of their feelings towards them.
And the end is unknown, But I think I'm ready as long as you're with me
The future is uncertain but the singer feels prepared for whatever comes their way, as long as they have the person by their side.
Being as in love with you as I am
The singer reiterates their intense love for the person, hoping that others could understand and feel the same way.
Being as in love, love, love
Love is emphasized as the main theme of the song and the singer's emotions towards the person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES THOMAS SMITH, OLIVER SIM, ROMY ANNA MADLEY CROFT
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