Angels
JJ and The XX Lyrics

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Light reflects from your shadow
It is more than I thought could exist
You move through the room
Like breathing was easy
If someone believed me

They would be
As in love with you as I am

They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
In love, love, love

And everyday
I am learning about you
The things that no one else sees
And the end comes too soon
Like dreaming of angels

And leaving without them

And leaving without them

Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love

And with words unspoken
A silent devotion
I know you know what I mean
And the end is unknown
But I think I'm ready
As long as you're with me

Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am

Being
As in love, love, love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of JJ and The XX's song "Angels" are centered on love, devotion, and the beauty that exists within the one being loved. The first verse talks about the persona's admiration towards the person they are in love with, how their shadow reflects and how they move through the room with such ease, that it makes it effortless like breathing. The persona believes that if someone else would only have the chance to be with this person, they would also love them as much as they do. The second verse expresses how the persona learns something new about their love interest every day, that is hidden from everyone else. This line shows that the persona is genuinely committed to discovering everything about their love interest, whether good or bad. Nonetheless, the end comes too soon, and it feels like dreaming of angels and leaving without them which signifies a sense of loss.

The bridge of the song talks about the silent devotion shared between both persons that speaks louder than words can express. The persona is afraid of what the future holds, but with their love interest beside them, they are ready to face whatever happens. The repetition of the line, "Being as in love with you as I am," expresses the depth of emotions and the level of commitment that the persona possesses.

Line by Line Meaning

Light reflects from your shadow
Your presence is so strong that even your shadow illuminates the surroundings.

It is more than I thought could exist
Your aura is so powerful that it surpasses my expectations.

You move through the room
Your grace and elegance are felt as you walk through the space.

Like breathing was easy
You exude a natural confidence and make everything look effortless.

If someone believed me
If others could see you through my eyes,

They would be
They too would fall

As in love with you as I am
In love with you like I am

And everyday
I am constantly

I am learning about you
Learning more about who you are

The things that no one else sees
Discovering the aspects of you that remain hidden from others.

And the end comes too soon
Our time together always feels brief.

Like dreaming of angels
It's like a dream of something so surreal and beautiful, like seeing angels in your sleep.

And leaving without them
Only to wake up to a reality without such beauty.

Being
Becoming something greater

As in love with you as I am
Loving you as much as I do

And with words unspoken
Even without expressing it through words

A silent devotion
There is a deep and unwavering commitment to you.

I know you know what I mean
You understand me on a level deeper than words can describe.

And the end is unknown
We do not know what the future holds

But I think I'm ready
But I believe I can handle it

As long as you're with me
As long as I have you by my side.

Being
Becoming something greater

As in love with you as I am
Loving you as much as I do

Being
Becoming something greater

As in love with you as I am
Loving you as much as I do

Being
Becoming something greater

As in love with you as I am
Loving you as much as I do

Being
Becoming something greater

As in love, love, love
Loving with all that I am

Love, love, love
Expressing this love over and over again

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Thomas Smith, Oliver Sim, Romy Anna Madley Croft

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