Angel
Darren Hayes Lyrics
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Every time you're around?
And my sadness disappears
Every time you are near.
You must be an angel-
I can see it in your eyes.
Full of wonder and surprise,
And just now I realize-
Oooh you're an angel.
Oooh you're an angel
In disguise, I can see it in your eyes.
Walking down a crowded avenue,
All the faces seem like nothing next to you.
And I can't hear the traffic rushing by
Just the pounding of my heart and that's why.
You must be an angel-
I can see it in your eyes.
Full of wonder and surprise,
And just now I realize-
Oooh you're an angel-
Oooh you're an angel.
Oooh you're an angel
In disguise, I can see it in your eyes.
Oooh you're an angel-
Oooh you're an angel.
Oooh you're an angel
In disguise, I can see it in your eyes.
You're an angel-
You're an angel, baby.
You're an angel-
You must be an angel.
I believe that dreams come true,
'Cause you came when I wished for you.
This just can't be coincidence.
The only way that this makes sense is that-
Oooh you're an angel-
Oooh you're an angel, baby.
You're an angel.
You must be an angel, baby.
Baby, baby.
Clouds just disappear, disappear.
Baby, baby.
You're an angel, baby.
You're an angel-
You're an angel.
You're an angel, baby.
In disguise, I can see it in your eyes.
I can see it in your eyes.
I can see it, I can see it in your eyes.
In your eyes, eyes, eyes, eyes.
The lyrics of Darren Hayes's song Angel describe the feeling of being in love with someone so intensely that everything else in the world fades away. The singer speaks of standing on a cloud whenever the person they love is around, and how their sadness disappears in their presence. They compare this person to an angel, seeing wonder and surprise in their eyes that make them believe dreams come true. The singer feels that this connection cannot be simply a coincidence, leading them to believe that the person must indeed be an angel, sent to them from some higher power.
The use of clouds in the lyrics is a common metaphor for feeling elevated and light, as if you are floating with happiness. The reference to pounding heartbeats and the inability to hear traffic suggests an overwhelming sense of immersion in the moment, with the focus entirely on the person they love. The singer believes that their love interest is an angel in disguise, emphasizing how much they believe in their connection and the purity of that love.
Overall, the song Angel is a celebration of the power of love and the sense of awe it can inspire in people. It speaks to the feeling of meeting someone who feels so special and rare that it must be fate, capturing the way that love can transform the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Why am I standing on a cloud*
You make me feel so happy and elated, it's as if I'm walking on a cloud whenever you're around.
And my sadness disappears
Whenever you're close to me, all of my sadness and negative emotions fade away.
Every time you are near.
I feel so much better when you're close to me.
You must be an angel-
You are so amazing and wonderful, it's like you must be an angel.
I can see it in your eyes.
The kindness and beauty in your eyes make me think you might truly be an angel.
Full of wonder and surprise,
You are such an incredible and unforgettable person, full of surprises and wonder.
And just now I realize-
It's only now that I'm fully aware of just how spectacular you really are.
Oooh you're an angel-
You truly are an angel.
Walking down a crowded avenue,
Even in a busy and overwhelming place like a crowded avenue, you stand out like nothing else.
All the faces seem like nothing next to you.
Compared to you, all of the other faces in the crowd seem dull and unremarkable.
And I can't hear the traffic rushing by
The only thing I can hear when I'm with you is the sound of my own heart beating, everything else fades away.
Just the pounding of my heart and that's why.
The sound of my heart pounding is the only thing that matters to me when I'm with you, it's the only thing I can focus on.
I believe that dreams come true,
I truly believe that dreams can come true, especially since you appeared in my life out of nowhere.
'Cause you came when I wished for you.
You appeared in my life right when I needed someone like you the most - as if you were exactly what I was wishing for.
This just can't be coincidence.
Our meeting and connection just feels too serendipitous and perfect to be mere coincidence.
The only way that this makes sense is that-
The only possible explanation for our connection and bond is that you must be an angel in disguise.
Baby, baby.
You are truly so special to me, baby.
Clouds just disappear, disappear.
Whenever I'm with you, all of the problems and worries in my life just fade away.
You're an angel, baby.
There's no denying it, you must be an angel in human form.
You're an angel-
You are truly an angel.
In disguise, I can see it in your eyes.
Even though you look like a normal human being, I can see the angelic qualities in your eyes.
I can see it in your eyes.
It's your eyes that give away your true angelic nature to me.
I can see it, I can see it in your eyes.
I am absolutely certain that you are an angel because I can see it so clearly in your eyes.
In your eyes, eyes, eyes, eyes.
It's like I can see an entire angelic world reflected in your beautiful eyes.
Writer(s): Stephen Pate Bray, Madonna Copyright: Webo Girl Publishing Inc., Polygram Int. Publishing Inc., WB Music Corp.
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