Angel
Julia Westlin Lyrics
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For that second chance
For a break that would make it okay
There's always some reason
To feel not good enough
And it's hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction
Memories seep from my veins
Let me be empty
And weightless, and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight
In the arms of the angel
Fly away from here
From this dark, cold, hotel room
And the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here
So tired of the straight line
And everywhere you turn
There's vultures and thieves at your back
And the storm keeps on twisting
Keep on building the lies
That you make up for all that you lack
It don't make no difference
Escaping one last time
It's easier to believe in this sweet madness
Oh, this glorious sadness
That brings me to my knees
In the arms of the angel
Fly away from here
From this dark, cold hotel room
And the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here
In Julia Westlin's song Angel, the lyrics portray a state of constant longing and despair in the face of constant adversity. The song is an ode to those who feel weighed down by their troubles and seek peace and comfort from their struggles. The first verse describes the feeling of constantly waiting for a break that would make everything okay, but always feeling not good enough - this could be interpreted as waiting for a job opportunity or a big break in life but always feeling like you are not good enough to achieve it. There is a sense of desperation to find a distraction, to escape the painful memories that seep from one's veins.
The chorus brings in the image of an angel, a symbol of hope and guidance. The lyrics suggest that the angel is here to offer comfort and take the person away from their dark and cold hotel room, away from their endless cycle of fear and despair. It's as if the angel is there to rescue them from their silent reverie and offer them support, love, and acceptance.
The second verse continues with a feeling of being trapped and weighed down, with vultures and thieves at their back. The storm keeps on twisting, and the lies they make up for all they lack seem to be building up. However, the lyrics suggest that it's easier to believe in the sweet madness, the glorious sadness, that brings us to our knees. It's almost as though the weight of the world is too much to bear, but the comfort of the angel's presence is enough to make us feel less alone and vulnerable.
Overall, the song is about the human experience of feeling lost and alone, but also how the comfort of an angel can bring us back to a place of peace and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Spend all your time waiting
Waiting for something to change, for a chance to make things better
For that second chance
The opportunity to start over, to fix what went wrong
For a break that would make it okay
A chance to catch a break, to have things work out for the better
There's always some reason
A reason to feel like you're not good enough
To feel not good enough
To lack self-confidence, to feel like you don't measure up
And it's hard at the end of the day
The struggles and stress of everyday life can be difficult to deal with
I need some distraction
A way to escape from the stresses of life, to forget about the things that are troubling you
Oh, beautiful release
The feeling of being free from the things that have been weighing you down
Memories seep from my veins
The memories of past experiences are weighing heavily on the mind
Let me be empty
To let go of all the negative emotions, to feel emotionally empty
And weightless, and maybe
To feel light and free, and to hope for something better
I'll find some peace tonight
To be free from the worries and stresses of everyday life, to find some inner peace
In the arms of the angel
Being embraced by something greater, finding comfort in something beyond yourself
Fly away from here
Escaping from the negative experiences and feelings of everyday life
From this dark, cold, hotel room
A metaphor for feeling trapped or alone while surrounded by people
And the endlessness that you fear
The fear that things will never get better, or that the negativity is endless
You are pulled from the wreckage
Rescued from the negative emotions and experiences that have been weighing you down
Of your silent reverie
The negative thoughts and emotions that can consume the mind, causing silence and emptiness
May you find some comfort here
Hoping that something greater will provide comfort and peace in difficult times
So tired of the straight line
Feeling trapped by routines, responsibilities, and expectations
And everywhere you turn
Feeling surrounded by negativity and challenges
There's vultures and thieves at your back
People who exploit and take advantage of you, causing harm
And the storm keeps on twisting
The turmoil and chaos of life never seems to settle down or become stable
Keep on building the lies
Continuing to hide the truth, to put up a facade, to make things appear better than they are
That you make up for all that you lack
Trying to compensate for feelings of inadequacy, lack of confidence, or other negative emotions
It don't make no difference
No matter what you do, things don't seem to get better
Escaping one last time
Trying to run away from the problems, from the negativity one final time
It's easier to believe in this sweet madness
Finding comfort in comforting lies, or in something that is too good to be true
Oh, this glorious sadness
Finding beauty in the sadness of life, in the struggles and the pain
You're in the arms of the angel
Being embraced by something greater, finding comfort in something beyond yourself
May you find some comfort here
Hoping that something greater will provide comfort and peace in difficult times
Writer(s): Sarah Mclachlan, Rudy Perez
Contributed by Christopher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kurt1618
Stunning visuals and vocal perfection. Congratulations Julia.
Julia Westlin
Wow Thank you so much Kurt!! ❤ :D
Jan Richard Halvorsen
Not only do you sing like an angel and have the voice of an angel! You truly are an angel Julia! A very beautiful one! Thank you so much for this wonderful, comforting and heartwarming hug!🙏💖🤗
Artists Meet Film
Wow this came up on a notification had not seen this one yet, always amazed at your incredible way you combine angelic visuals that just fit your voice so well as you send us into these magical places... just genius. Will never get tired of any of it, will always give me chills, very healing. You are such an empathetic artist hope you are clearing some of that wonderful energy you heal us with so not to sacrifice your own. Bless you guys as you give so much.
Ken Moore
Julia, this is such a great job by you and all, thank you and all for a job done great. Vocals, music , video, 🎥 👍🏻👀👂😍👏👏👏❤️
Julia Westlin
Thank you so much!! :D I'm so happy that you enjoy and appreciate everything ❤ Big hug!!
Robb Moyer
Another beautiful song by a beautiful young lady. You have such a wonderful god given talent I can't wait to hear your next release.
Julia Westlin
That makes me so happy to hear Robb :)) Thank you so much!! ❤
john court
Hi Julia, "Angel" describes everything about your song, from your beautiful, soft velvet tones, to your angelic presentation, you cast a spell and left me spellbound. Your ability as a prolific song writer, is a gift from heaven, which you generously share with world. Gods miracle was the day you born to bring peace on earth.💗
Crystelle Griffith
I was super stress and sad now I'm so zen😏
Thank you for this song ♡
I think that Speak to me or imperfection by Amy Lee (Evanescence ) could be INCREDIBLE with your voice in acapella :)