Goldie Hill (January 11, 1933 – February 24, 2005), born Argolda Voncile Hi… Read Full Bio ↴Goldie Hill (January 11, 1933 – February 24, 2005), born Argolda Voncile Hill, was an American country music singer. She was one of the first women in country music, and became one of the first women to reach the top of the country music charts with her No. 1 1953 hit, "I Let the Stars Get In My Eyes". Along with Kitty Wells, she helped set the standard for later women in country music.

Fallen Angel
Goldie Hill Lyrics

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If I'm a fallen angel you can't blame me for it all
If I'm a fallen angel you're the one who made me fall

Another fallen angel that's what you call me now
Because you see me out each night breaking every vow
You took my love for granted you're lonely constantly
And that's the only way that I can hide mysery
If I'm a fallen angel...

[ guitar ]
So many times I told you I couldn't take much more
Do you remember how you laughed and walked right out the door
The only way that I can stop my tears before they start

Is go the way of other girls who have a broken heart
If I'm a fallen angel...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Goldie Hill's song Fallen Angel tell the story of a woman who has been labeled as a fallen angel due to her behavior, but she claims that it's only because of the actions of her lover. She tries to justify her actions by accusing her lover of taking her love for granted and constantly leaving her lonely. She resorts to going out every night and breaking every vow just to hide her misery. The song shows the woman's desperation and her attempt to cope with the pain of her broken heart. She recalls how she warned her lover many times about her limits but he laughed it off and even walked out on her. The woman feels like her only option is to go the way of other girls who have a broken heart.

The lyrics of Fallen Angel depict a common theme of heartbreak and betrayal in relationships. It highlights the pain of being taken for granted by a loved one and the struggle to try to move on. The woman seeks to shift the blame for her actions to her lover and tries to paint herself as a victim. Perhaps what makes the song so striking is the choice of words that Goldie Hill employs, such as the use of "fallen angel" which has biblical symbolism and is associated with being a fallen or sinful creature.

Line by Line Meaning

If I'm a fallen angel you can't blame me for it all
I should not be held solely responsible for my actions because you played a part in my downfall.

If I'm a fallen angel you're the one who made me fall
I bear no responsibility for my current state, because it is your actions that have caused me to be in this position.

Another fallen angel that's what you call me now
You have labeled me as damaged and fallen because of my decisions.

Because you see me out each night breaking every vow
My behavior is a result of you taking my love for granted and being unfaithful.

You took my love for granted you're lonely constantly
Your constant loneliness is a direct result of not valuing my love when it was given to you.

And that's the only way that I can hide mysery
My actions are a way for me to hide the pain and heartache caused by your mistreatment of me.

So many times I told you I couldn't take much more
I warned you several times before that I had reached my breaking point.

Do you remember how you laughed and walked right out the door
Your callous actions caused me immense pain, and you did not even take the time to console me before leaving.

The only way that I can stop my tears before they start
My actions are a way to preemptively avoid the emotional pain that I know is coming.

Is go the way of other girls who have a broken heart
I am not the first nor will I be the last to be hurt by you, and I will take the same path as others who have been brokenhearted by you.

If I'm a fallen angel...
If my actions are seen as wrong and sinful, then it is because of the pain and mistreatment I have suffered at your hands.

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