Walk And Talk Like Angels
Childs Toni Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

You walk like the angels talk
Where are you from
You want to walk and talk like angels talk
Tell me then some

With a room by the sea
And a voice in the sand
Telling me your truth
And telling me your view
In how you see the world
Spinning, spinning round
And what is love and what is death
The fears you have to put to rest
And so you walk
Like angels talk

You want to walk and talk like the angels talk
This I hear
You want to walk and talk like the angels
Tell me then dear

With a smile in the sun
And a face in the sand
Sitting on a swing
Unfolding bits of string
The face is innocence
But the words are something more
It's in the voice
It's in the sound
It's in the way the world is round
And so we walk
Like angels talk

You want to walk and talk like the angels talk
This I hear
You want to walk and talk like the angels
Tell me then dear
You see it's easy running angels down
And I can't help but shutter from the sound

It's that small girl
Down by the sea
Found the angel in me
The words are such




I'll always recall
As they faded into day [Repeat: x4]

Overall Meaning

In "Walk and Talk Like Angels," Toni Childs describes a person who walks with a grace that is akin to the way angels speak. The singer invites this person to share their thoughts, their view on the world, fears, and beliefs. The verse "With a room by the sea, and a voice in the sand" paints the picture of a person who is thoughtful and reflective, perhaps looking toward nature for inspiration. Through their conversation with the singer, they reveal their personal truth and how they see the world in terms of love and death.


The second verse describes the same person, this time on a swing, with a smile in the sun and a face in the sand. The words they speak may come across as innocent, but the message goes beyond that. The way they speak and how they view the world makes them an angel in the eyes of the singer. The song ends with the reminder that as much as it is easy to speak badly about others, the conversation with this person had such an impact that the singer will always remember what they shared.


Line by Line Meaning

You walk like the angels talk
You exude an aura of grace, much like the way angels communicate.


Where are you from
I would like to know more about you, your background, and what led you to possess the qualities of an angel.


You want to walk and talk like angels talk
You desire to communicate and behave in a manner that radiates positivity and goodness, much like an angel.


Tell me then some
Share with me your thoughts and insights on how to achieve a peaceful and harmonious way of living like an angel.


With a room by the sea
A peaceful surrounding close to the ocean, where you can be contemplative and reflective is desirable.


And a voice in the sand
What is being said is conveyed with clarity and purpose, much like how words written in the sand would stand out.


Telling me your truth
Sharing with me your beliefs and perspectives on life, in all honesty.


And telling me your view
Elaborating on how you perceive the world and humankind.


In how you see the world
The way you look at the world around you and make sense of it.


Spinning, spinning round
The constant motion, change, and evolution of the world.


And what is love and what is death
Discussing topics that may be complex and difficult, such as the nature of love and mortality.


The fears you have to put to rest
The anxieties or worries that weigh heavy on your mind, but which you can overcome with the right mindset.


And so you walk
You carry yourself with poise and integrity, displaying the characteristics of an angel.


This I hear
I understand what you mean, that you aspire to behave like angels do.


Tell me then dear
Please elaborate and let's delve deeper into the topic.


With a smile in the sun
Radiating happiness and positivity in the light of the sun.


And a face in the sand
Expressing oneself in a simple and natural manner, much like how facial expressions leave imprints in the sand.


Sitting on a swing
Reflecting and pondering, while enjoying the physical sensation of swinging.


Unfolding bits of string
Taking time to unravel and understand complicated thoughts and ideas, even if it requires some effort.


The face is innocence
The expression of purity and simplicity.


But the words are something more
Despite the seemingly innocent facade, the words spoken hold deeper meanings and implications.


It's in the voice
The way words are enunciated, with care and purpose, can convey much emotion and feeling.


It's in the sound
The overall message conveyed and the way it resonates with the listener.


It's in the way the world is round
Everything is connected, and the way different aspects of the world interact can have profound effects.


You see it's easy running angels down
It's effortless to pass judgment on those who exhibit positive behavior, but it's not productive or necessary.


And I can't help but shutter from the sound
The negative attitudes and criticisms are unsettling and cause discomfort and unease.


It's that small girl
The symbol of innocence and purity that influenced the singer's views and inspired angelic behavior.


Found the angel in me
The girl's presence and actions helped the artist to discover their own potential to act like an angel.


The words are such
The messages conveyed by the girl were simple yet profound.


I'll always recall
The impact of the girl's words and actions will always be remembered by the singer.


As they faded into day [Repeat: x4]
The memories and influence of the girl and the lessons learned from her may fade with time, but they will always leave an impact on the singer's life.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID JEFFREY RICKETTS, TONI CHILDS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@KnowledgeBoutique

I heard this song for the first time when I was about 25 (Im now 48)and it was thought I had cancer. Turns out, I wasnt ill but I gained the memory of that time ,the music which comforted me and the son I made with my wife as my last gift to her.

@candidaray2334

Still listening in 2023!

@vanash4

Here after viewing Tracy Chapman in 2024 who won Best New Artist in '89. Toni Childs was also up for the award. I worn her Union album out.

@letitburnforever2122

Randomly popped in my head from my childhood. My parents or one of my older cousin's used to play her album i can't remember. Anyways im 36 and throughout my life this womans voice would randomly pop in my head.

@scottstrand1874

Thirty years later this entire album holds up as one of the most beautiful pieces of musical art ever released.

@007superc

Scott Strand....she is in another class compared to the populer and famous ....I absolutely am mad about her lirics ..music and voice....
She never got credit for her talent ....why ...????

@mareslrn

Agree! Loved it then. Love it now.

@ericwalker3364

hard to believe but true. the voice and the desire to hear this song over and over again.👍

@ericwalker3364

such a melody. good music. thumbs up.

@quilijohn8634

@007superc  The music industry is rotten. I mean her beautuful unique voice compared to those selling millions of records & more famous, speaks volumes. It is just like Hollywood. If you do not do what they want, they just destroy you. Horrible lot!

4 More Replies...
More Comments

More Versions