Angels On High
Handsome Devil Lyrics
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It must be the Angels On High,
What's that voice speaking to me?
It sounds like an old friend,
Well It's soothing and moving,
Come to save me again,
Well I don't want to be desperately in need,
Bound for hell, I sabotage myself,
I could use a hand,
Who's that Singing? Screaming tonight,
It must be the Angels On High,
Two steps from the move,
You wait for me,
Smiling and crying,
You pray for me,
Now all I really want is to understand just who I am,
Why can't I be satisfied?
It's in my hands,
Who's that Singing? Screaming tonight,
It must be the Angels On High,
[x2]
Nobody knows where you are,
I swear to God I'll keep you in my heart always.
Who's that Singing? Screaming tonight,
It must be the Angels On High,
[x2]
Who's that Singing?
The song "Angels On High" by Handsome Devil delves into a theme of spirituality and personal redemption. The lyrics explore the idea of guardian angels watching over and guiding us. The opening lines, "Who's that Singing? Screaming tonight, It must be the Angels On High" suggests that the voice the singer hears is that of a divine being.
The singer then describes how the voice of the angel is familiar and comforting, like that of an old friend. The angel's message to the singer is that they are not alone and that they can be saved from their self-destructive behavior. The singer admits to feeling desperation and being "bound for hell," but hopes for the angel's divine intervention to help them.
In the second half of the song, the singer reflects on their own search for understanding and acceptance of themselves. They express a desire to know and accept their true self, but struggle with being satisfied. The repetition of "Who's that Singing? Screaming tonight, It must be the Angels On High" throughout the song reinforces the idea that the angel's voice is a constant guiding force.
Overall, "Angels On High" is a powerful and introspective song that speaks to the shared human experiences of self-doubt, redemption, and seeking spiritual guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's that Singing? Screaming tonight,
Wondering the identity of the powerful voice that is heard in the distance.
It must be the Angels On High,
Assuming that it is the angels from heaven who are trying to communicate.
What's that voice speaking to me?
Curiously questioning the message that is being conveyed in the voice.
It sounds like an old friend,
Finding comfort in the familiarity of the voice.
Well It's soothing and moving,
Feeling calmed and touched by the words that are spoken.
Come to save me again,
Believing that the voice is there to rescue and assist once more.
Well I don't want to be desperately in need,
Expressing a desire to be independent and not dependent on help.
Though here I am,
Acknowledging the reality of the current situation.
Bound for hell, I sabotage myself,
Feeling trapped and knowing that they are causing their own downfall.
I could use a hand,
Admitting that they require assistance even though they don't want to.
Two steps from the move,
Being extremely close to making a big change or decision.
You wait for me,
Knowing that someone or something is patiently anticipating the outcome.
Smiling and crying,
Expressing joy and sadness simultaneously.
You pray for me,
Having someone or something believe in and want the best for the person in question.
Now all I really want is to understand just who I am,
Expressing a desire to gain self-awareness and knowledge of oneself.
Why can't I be satisfied?
Questioning the reasons behind the inability to feel content and fulfilled.
It's in my hands,
Acknowledging that the power to make a change lies within oneself.
Nobody knows where you are,
Recognizing that one may feel lost or alone in their journey.
I swear to God I'll keep you in my heart always.
Making a solemn promise to cherish and remember someone or something forever.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: DAVID SCHOOLS, DOMINGO ORTIZ, JIMMY HERRING, JIMMY EDDIE HERRING JR., JOHN BELL, JOHN HERMANN, JOHN ROBERT HERMANN, TERRY MANNING, TODD NANCE
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