Angel
Aretha & Otis Lyrics
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It was my sister Carolyn, saying
"Aretha, come by when you can
I've got something that I wanna say"
And when I got there, she said
"You know rather than go through a long drawn out thing
I think the melody on the box will help me explain"
To fly away with me
Gotta find me an angel
Ooh and set me free
My heart is without a home
I don't want to be alone
I gotta find me an angel
In my life, in my life
Too long have I loved
So unattached within
So much that I know
That I need somebody so
So I'll just go on
Hoping that I find me someone
Gotta find me an angel
In my life, in my life
I know there must be someone
Somewhere for me
Oh, I've lived too long
Without the love of someone
And there's no misery
Oh oh, like the misery
I feel in me
Gotta find me an angel
In my life
(You'll meet him, now don't you worry)
In my life
(Keep looking and just keep cooking)
In my life
(He'll be there, now don't you worry)
In my life
The lyrics of "Angel" by Aretha & Otis tell a story of longing for love and companionship. The song begins with a phone call from the singer's sister, Carolyn, inviting them over to share something important. Carolyn suggests using the melody of the song to convey her message instead of going through a lengthy explanation. This sets the stage for the emotional journey that follows.
The main theme of the song revolves around the singer's desire to find an angel, someone who can uplift and liberate their heart. They express a deep need to escape loneliness and find solace in the company of a loving partner. The repetition of the line "Gotta find me an angel" emphasizes this longing and the urgency to fulfill that desire.
The lyrics convey a sense of emptiness and detachment in the singer's life. They confess to not wanting to be alone and feeling like their heart lacks a true home. The search for an angel represents their yearning for a soulmate who can bring them comfort and completeness. This person is envisioned as a savior, capable of setting them free from their emotional isolation.
The singer reflects on the past, acknowledging that they have loved before but without attachment. They have come to understand the importance of having someone to truly connect with. Despite the uncertainty of finding that special someone, they remain hopeful in their pursuit. The repetition of "So I'll just go on hoping that I find me someone" reflects this determination and optimism.
The final lines of the song express the singer's belief that there is someone out there meant for them. The lyrics urge them to keep looking and have faith in the eventual meeting with their angel. The reassurance from a friend, saying, "You'll meet him, now don't you worry" adds a comforting touch. The song concludes with a sense of anticipation and the singer's firm resolve to find the love they seek, knowing that the misery of being without it can only be resolved by the presence of an angel in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a call the other day
I received a phone call recently
It was my sister Carolyn, saying
It was my sister Carolyn who called me
"Aretha, come by when you can
"Aretha, please visit me when you have time
I've got something that I wanna say"
I have something important to tell you"
And when I got there, she said
And when I arrived, she spoke
"You know rather than go through a long drawn out thing
"Instead of explaining at length
I think the melody on the box will help me explain"
I believe the song playing on the radio will assist me in expressing myself"
Gotta find me an angel
I need to find a special person
To fly away with me
To accompany me on an emotional journey
Gotta find me an angel
I must discover a heavenly being
Ooh and set me free
Ooh and liberate me
My heart is without a home
My heart feels lost and without a place of belonging
I don't want to be alone
I do not desire solitude
I gotta find me an angel
I must search for that special someone
In my life, in my life
To be a part of my life, my existence
Too long have I loved
For too long have I experienced love
So unattached within
Feeling emotionally disconnected internally
So much that I know
To the extent that I am aware
That I need somebody so
That I am in dire need of someone
So I'll just go on
So I will continue
Hoping that I find me someone
With hopes of discovering that special person
I know there must be someone
I am confident that there is a person
Somewhere for me
Somewhere out there meant for me
Oh, I've lived too long
Oh, I have existed for far too many years
Without the love of someone
Without experiencing the affection of another
And there's no misery
Moreover, there is no sorrow
Oh oh, like the misery
Oh oh, comparable to the anguish
I feel in me
I feel deep within myself
Gotta find me an angel
I need to discover a divine being
In my life
To be a part of my existence
(You'll meet him, now don't you worry)
(You will encounter that person, so do not fret)
In my life
To be a part of my existence
(Keep looking and just keep cooking)
(Continue searching and persevering)
In my life
To be a part of my existence
(He'll be there, now don't you worry)
(That special person will be present, so do not worry)
In my life
To be a part of my existence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carolyn Ann Franklin, William Nelson Sanders
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