At the young age of 17, Ellise graduated from high school two years early and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional singer and recording artist. The process, however, was not an easy one. In order to graduate at the end of her sophomore year, Ellise was required to double up on classes for two years, and complete a lengthy exam which determined whether she would be able to continue on with her dream, or spend another year in high school before being able to graduate. Once she got the positive test results back over the summer, she was beyond excited to start her transition to Los Angeles.
Once in LA, Ellise decided to start posting covers on her YouTube channel in order to utilize her voice and have it out in the open for people to hear. Her first cover, “Hello” by Adele, gained immediate attention, as did her weekly covers following which included covers of Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself”, Zayn Malik’s “Pillow Talk”, Adele’s “Hello” and more. Her Youtube channel quickly began to grow, bringing her fans who loved her purely for her voice. She created her YouTube channel in November of 2015, and quickly reached over 9,000 subscribers, and is grateful for each and every one.
Since moving in October, Ellise has been solely focused on one thing: music. She began the year writing with Grammy Award Winning Producer, Chris Seefried (Lana Del Rey, Andra Day and Fitz & the Tantrums) for Uproxx & Honda Stage’s “Uncharted”. The duo wrote and produced her first original single, “Breakdown”, which can be seen on the Uproxx website as well as sites such as Complex.com, Honda’s Facebook page and more. She spent the next 6 months in the studio recording her now scrapped EP release, before releasing the first single from the EP, titled “Dominoes”, in June 2016.
Following this, starting in 2018, she independently released music, releasing a string of single, each with music videos, showing her creative drive and talent, leading up to her debut extended play, "Can You Keep a Secret?" The opening track from the Halloween EP, "911", trended, become Ellise's biggest song. After this, she continued to release independently with her new darker pop sound, releasing another few singles before in October of 2019, releasing her sophomore Halloween extended play, "Under My Bed".
Through all of 2020, she spent lockdown productively working on her debut studio album, "Chaotic", releasing the first single - "Bubblegum Brain", a punchy vibrant pop song with contrastingly dark lyrics - early 2021, followed by the next single, "Feeling Something Bad...", taking a more experimental tone as Ellise (and the album's executive producer, Micah Gordon) experiment with pitched vocals and a stranger sound. It was followed by the album's last single, "Over Breakfast", an introspective sad song, stripped back to just Ellise calling for one last night with her soon-to-be-ex, accompanied by only an acoustic guitar. After this, "Chaotic" was released, with a live show to accompany it, and a deluxe edition planned, along with a video for one of the album's standout tracks, "Bruises".
Angels Don't Cry
Ellise Lyrics
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Lailah cries in the clouds
Lilith burns beneath
The only flame burning brighter
Than the clash of seraphim
Is the light of true love
power of immense esteem
When the warden is regal
But when the warden is evil
True love's flame casts burns
(Whimpering, crying)
Crystal skies, pearly gates
When I cross my heart I look both ways
Cause you know you need my help most days
And I can't watch you fall
Play on broken strings
But the ugly world has clipped your wings
You need someone to forgive your sins
And I'm there when you call
Devil's on your shoulder tryna
Make you insane (Mmm, mmm)
And it's startin' to get hard to
Make it all go away (Mmm, mmm)
Putting Heaven in an empty heart (Mmm, mmm)
Is it worth all the pain?
Save your life
Made me do it for you every time
But angels don't cry
No, angels don't cry (Huh) close your eyes
Let me handle it, I'll be alright
Cuz angels don't cry no, angels don't cry
(Mmm, mmm) (Mmm, mmm)
(Mmm, mmm)
Watch my halo shine
Hold you bloody while I'm dressed in white
Kiss it better for the hundredth time
And your hurt becomes mine
Devil's on your shoulder tryna
Make you insane (Mmm, mmm)
And it's startin' to get hard to
Make it all go away (Mmm, mmm)
Putting Heaven in an empty heart (Mmm, mmm)
Is it worth all the pain?
Save your life
Made me do it for you every time
But angels don't cry
No, angels don't cry (Huh) close your eyes
Let me handle it, I'll be alright
Cuz angels don't cry no, angels don't cry
(Mmm, mmm) (Mmm, mmm)
(Mmm, mmm)
Save your life
Made me do it for you every time
But angels don't cry
No, angels don't cry (Huh) close your eyes
Let me handle it, I'll be alright
Cuz angels don't cry no, angels don't cry
I might lose my mind, lose my mind
Tryna save your life
I'll just fake a smile, dry my eyes
Cuz angels don't cry no, angels don't cry
The song "Angels Don't Cry" by Ellise explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil. The lyrics depict two angels, Lailah and Lilith, who represent contrasting aspects of divinity. Lailah cries in the clouds, symbolizing compassion and empathy, while Lilith burns beneath, representing darkness and turmoil. The clash of seraphim, which refers to the battle between heavenly beings, is described as the only flame burning brighter than true love.
The song suggests that true love possesses immense power and esteem, but its purity depends on the nature of the warden. When the warden is regal or virtuous, true love remains pure. However, when the warden is evil, the flame of true love is tainted and causes pain.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the role of the singer as a savior, someone who is there to help and forgive. The lyrics portray a world that has broken the wings of the person they care for, causing them to need forgiveness for their sins. The singer is determined to be there for them, despite the challenges they face. The song also touches on the presence of the devil, who tries to make the person insane and make it difficult for them to find peace. However, the singer remains steadfast in their commitment to save and protect their loved one, without succumbing to despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Two angels, both alike in divinity
There are two beings, equal in their divine nature
Lailah cries in the clouds
Lailah sheds tears while in the heavens
Lilith burns beneath
Lilith suffers and is consumed by pain
The only flame burning brighter
There is nothing more intense
Than the clash of seraphim
Than the conflict between celestial beings
Is the light of true love
It is the radiance of genuine affection
The power of immense esteem
The strength of great admiration
When the warden is regal
When the protector is noble
True love is always pure
Love that is genuine is untainted
But when the warden is evil
But when the protector is malevolent
True love's flame casts burns
Love's passion inflicts wounds
(Whimpering, crying)
(Sounds of distress and sorrow)
Crystal skies, pearly gates
Clear heavens, entrance to paradise
When I cross my heart I look both ways
When I make a solemn promise, I remain cautious
Cause you know you need my help most days
Because you recognize that you rely on my assistance frequently
And I can't watch you fall
And I cannot witness you failing
Play on broken strings
Continue to perform with damaged instruments
But the ugly world has clipped your wings
But the harsh reality has hindered your potential
You need someone to forgive your sins
You require someone to pardon your wrongdoings
And I'm there when you call
And I am available whenever you need me
Devil's on your shoulder tryna
The devil tempts you
Make you insane (Mmm, mmm)
To drive you to madness
And it's startin' to get hard to
And it is becoming difficult to
Make it all go away (Mmm, mmm)
Make all the suffering disappear
Putting Heaven in an empty heart (Mmm, mmm)
Filling a void with heavenly feelings
Is it worth all the pain?
Is it worth enduring all the agony?
Save your life
Rescue you from danger
Made me do it for you every time
Forced me to do it repeatedly on your behalf
But angels don't cry
But celestial beings do not shed tears
No, angels don't cry (Huh) close your eyes
No, angels do not cry, so close your eyes
Let me handle it, I'll be alright
Allow me to take care of it, I will be fine
Cuz angels don't cry no, angels don't cry
Because celestial beings do not cry, no, angels do not cry
(Mmm, mmm) (Mmm, mmm)
(Sounds of comfort and reassurance)
Watch my halo shine
Observe the radiance of my aura
Hold you bloody while I'm dressed in white
Embrace you despite the blood, as I am adorned in purity
Kiss it better for the hundredth time
Kiss it in an attempt to heal, just like I have done many times before
And your hurt becomes mine
And your pain profoundly affects me
Save your life
Rescue you from danger
Made me do it for you every time
Forced me to do it repeatedly on your behalf
But angels don't cry
But celestial beings do not shed tears
No, angels don't cry (Huh) close your eyes
No, angels do not cry, so close your eyes
Let me handle it, I'll be alright
Allow me to take care of it, I will be fine
Cuz angels don't cry no, angels don't cry
Because celestial beings do not cry, no, angels do not cry
(Mmm, mmm) (Mmm, mmm)
(Sounds of comfort and reassurance)
Save your life
Rescue you from danger
Made me do it for you every time
Forced me to do it repeatedly on your behalf
But angels don't cry
But celestial beings do not shed tears
No, angels don't cry (Huh) close your eyes
No, angels do not cry, so close your eyes
Let me handle it, I'll be alright
Allow me to take care of it, I will be fine
Cuz angels don't cry no, angels don't cry
Because celestial beings do not cry, no, angels do not cry
I might lose my mind, lose my mind
I may become mentally unstable
Tryna save your life
Attempting to rescue your existence
I'll just fake a smile, dry my eyes
I will pretend to be happy while secretly wiping away my tears
Cuz angels don't cry no, angels don't cry
Because celestial beings do not cry, no, angels do not cry
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@ToffeeCookieKittyKat
i feel like this song is about a codependent friendship or relationship in which one person has a saviour complex, and the other is someone who is traumatised/mentally ill and relies on the other person to feel okay or for stability. it's slowly breaking the "saviour" person, or the "angel", and destroying their mental health, but they just have to keep pushing with a fake smile, because no, angels don't cry.
{more in-depth analysis for anyone interested!}
"crystal skies, pearly gates
when i cross my heart i look both ways
'cause you know you need my help most days
and i can't watch you fall"
the song is sung from the pov of the 'saviour' part of the relationship (we'll call them person A), and the other person in the relationship relies on them for security (they're gonna be referred to as person B). self explanatory lyrics - person B seems to 'require' help from person A, as they do not have any other supports, and person A cannot bear seeing person B suffer.
"play on broken strings
but the ugly world has clipped your wings
you need someone to forgive your sins
and i'm there when you call"
person B is traumatised or mentally ill but likely both - they aren't a bad person because of this. the 'ugly world' has 'clipped their wings', hurting their mental health and hindering their growth and freedom. person A is always around for person B. it is also common for many traumatised people to have a core view of the world being a dangerous place - ugly, as a result of the trauma.
"devil's on your shoulder tryna make you insane
and it's starting to get hard to make it all go away
putting heaven in an empty heart,
is it worth all the pain?"
person B's mental health is deteriorating, it's like they have a 'devil on their shoulder' causing them to become increasingly mentally unstable. it's getting harder for both of them, as person B struggles with their own health. person A is the 'angel', and trying to give out love and care to person B's seemingly 'empty heart', but it's hurting person A and they're wondering if it's worth it.
"save your life
made me do it for you every time
but angels don't cry
no, angels don't cry"
'save your life' could be metaphorical, as in person A helping person B to get through a hard time, or literal such as talking person B out of suicide or self-harm, or other dangerous/risky behaviours. it's not a bad thing to help a friend or partner struggling, but with the wording of 'made me do it for you every time', it has been continuous and implies that person A is not getting any other forms of help, with the 'made me' implying that person B perhaps manipulated person A into doing so, whether intentionally or not. however, person A, the 'angel', despite being stressed and negatively affected by playing as the therapist friend/partner, puts on a brave face and doesn't cry - crying would be an expression of their emotions and how they truly feel inside, and an obvious display of how poor they feel - but person A tells themselves to not do so, as they believe they must prioritise person B's wellbeing above all.
"close your eyes
let me handle it, it'll be alright
'cause angels don't cry
no, angels don't cry"
person A tells person B to relax and 'close their eyes', taking a backseat let person A take care of them and handle person B's own pain and process their trauma. person A tries to reassure person B and themselves that everything will be okay, reminding themselves yet again that they shouldn't cry - that person B always comes first.
"watch my halo shine
hold you bloody while i'm dressed in white
kiss it better for the hundredth time
and your hurt becomes mine"
person B is harming person A's mental health. it's not exactly person B's fault, as they seem clouded by their own illness(es), but it's not a healthy relationship between the two of them either. 'dressed in white' could be referring to a more 'pure' or improved state of mental health that person A maintains, and how person B's 'blood' could be tainting or affecting that. the 'hundredth time' - this isn't the first time person A has had to comfort person B at the expense of their own happiness, because person B's hurt becomes person A's. it's possible person A is an empath, and easily becomes influenced by other's emotions, especially when close to them.
"i might lose my mind, lose my mind
trying to save your life
i'll fake a smile, dry my eyes
'cause angels don't cry
no, angels don't cry"
person A is bottling their emotions and hiding their true sufferings from person B - because they may believe person B deserves the help more, is more important, that they (person A) needs to 'save' person B and be responsible for them, or for any number of reasons (in my opinion the last one seems more likely, as person A metaphorised as an 'angel', and angels are often depicted as saints who help others). this is very bad, as eventually all of these bottled up feelings will explode, 'losing their mind trying to save person B's life', basically. but because person A has created this role for themselves, that person B is sicker and more valid in their suffering (deserving the compassion and empathy more), person A is an 'angel' and they mustn't ever put themselves first or care for their own mental health. overall a very sad song, that i'm sure many people can relate to now or have experienced similar situations in their lives before.
@angelicajones5619
Angels don't cry.
And that was how she knew she was human.
@Ellise
Angelica Jones bars
@justarandom2545
I like your comment. A lot. like really.
@nandenee4497
Deep
@ammiabatislaong6521
That is pretty
@AinaShoaib
Wow, I never thought about it that way😂.....it's way too deep for me😀
@wistfulwendigo903
1st: devil's don't fly
2nd: Angel's don't cry
Now we need a song that is
'Gods don't die'
@bloodshedcrimsonclover
oh, yeah >:3
@asmabenhamou2811
That's deep
@hzimm92
Yup lol