In the chorus, the narrator sings about how the relationship is taking her higher and higher, both physically and emotionally. She is completely under his spell and is content with being "kept high".
The outro highlights the intensity of this relationship, with the repeated refrain of "High, high, high, high". The narrator sees herself as his "little angel", suggesting that he is her savior and protector. The biblical reference in the last line adds another layer to the song's meaning, suggesting that this relationship is of great significance to the narrator, and that it is imbued with a spiritual and perhaps even divine quality.
Angel
Kali Uchis Lyrics
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Uh-huh
You know, you know
You know, you know
Everybody wants it, everybody's waitin'
Baby, you should know that you're everything I'm cravin'
Can we take it slow? Tellin' myself to be patient
You're just like a drug, can I be your Pablo Escobar?
Take you 'cross the borders, reach me on my cellular
You know you ain't regular, you don't need a metaphor
Psychedelic visions, honey, raisin' up my temperature
Takin' me high, anything but typical
You know I ain't worried 'bout my annual residuals
Worry 'bout the physical, worry 'bout your spiritual
I'm your little angel, baby boy, we're goin' biblical
Takin' me higher (higher)
Takin' me higher (higher)
And keepin' me high
High, high, high
Takin' me higher (higher)
Takin' me higher (higher)
And keepin' me high
High, high, high
How do I feel for ya?
High, high, high, high
How does it feel for ya?
High, high, high, high
How do I feel for ya?
I'm your little angel, baby boy, we're goin' (biblical, oh)
How do I feel for ya?
Takin' you high and keepin' you high
High, high
The opening lines of Kali Uchis's song "Angel" introduce the theme of desire, as the singer tells her lover that they are everything she craves. However, she acknowledges the need to take things slow and be patient. She likens her lover to a drug and imagines herself as Pablo Escobar, a notorious drug lord, offering to take her lover across borders. The lyrics also suggest that her lover is not regular and doesn't need any metaphors to describe their uniqueness. The psychedelic visions that they experience together are taking her higher than anything else, and she expresses a lack of concern for her financial success in favor of focusing on the physical and spiritual connection she shares with her partner. The chorus repeats the phrase "Takin' me higher, takin' me higher, and keepin' me high," emphasizing the euphoric feeling that their relationship brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation
Uh-huh
Expressing affirmation or agreement
You know, you know
Asserting that the other person is aware of the situation or idea being presented
Everybody wants it, everybody's waitin'
Stating that everyone desires something and is eagerly anticipating it
Baby, you should know that you're everything I'm cravin'
Expressing a strong longing for the other person
Can we take it slow? Tellin' myself to be patient
Requesting to slow down the pace and reminding oneself to be patient
Life is miserable every time the time is wasted
Stating that life becomes unhappy when people waste their time
You're just like a drug, can I be your Pablo Escobar?
Comparing the other person to a drug and requesting to be the one who supplies them with it
Take you 'cross the borders, reach me on my cellular
Asking to cross borders with the other person and stay in contact via phone
You know you ain't regular, you don't need a metaphor
Stating that the other person is unique and doesn't require a comparison to understand their worth
Psychedelic visions, honey, raisin' up my temperature
Describing a hypnotic experience that raises one's body temperature
Takin' me high, anything but typical
Indicating that the other person is bringing excitement and novelty to one's life
You know I ain't worried 'bout my annual residuals
Stating that money isn't a concern when one is experiencing such a high with the other person
Worry 'bout the physical, worry 'bout your spiritual
Encouraging the other person to focus on their well-being, both physically and spiritually
I'm your little angel, baby boy, we're going biblical
Asserting oneself as the other person's angel and suggesting that their connection is profound like in biblical times
Takin' me higher, (higher)
Repeating the phrase 'takin' me higher' to emphasize the feeling
And keepin' me high
Stating that the other person is consistently providing a high
High, high, high
Emphasizing the feeling of being high
How do I feel for ya?
Asking how one feels about the other person
High, high, high, high
Describing the feeling of being high
How does it feel for ya?
Asking how the other person feels in the same way
I'm your little angel, baby boy, we're going (biblical, oh)
Repeating the previous assertion of oneself as the other person's angel and the connection being profound like in biblical times
Takin' you high and keepin' you high
Stating that the other person is not only providing a high but also maintaining it
High, high
Emphasizing the feeling of being high
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Karly Marina Loaiza, Jason Kirt Simeon Fleming
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@daddydearest7102
"angel"
Yeah, ah-ah
You know, you know
You know, you know
Everybody wants it, everybody's waiting
Baby, you should know that you're everything I'm craving
Can we take it slow? Telling myself to be patient
Life is miserable every time the time is wasted
You're just like a drug, can I be your Pablo Escobar?
Take it across the borders, reach me on my cellular
You know you ain't regular, you don't need a metaphor
Psychedelic visions, honey, raising up my temperature
Taking me high, anything but typical
You know I ain't worried 'bout my annual residuals
Worry 'bout the physical, worry 'bout your spiritual
I'm your little angel, baby boy, we're going biblical
Taking me high (High), taking me high (High)
And keeping me high, high, high, high
Taking me high (High), taking me high (High)
And keeping me high, high, high, high
How do I fell for ya? High, high, high, high
How does it feel for ya? High, high, high, high
How do I fell for ya?
I'm your little angel, baby boy, we're going (We're going biblical)
How do I fell for ya?
Taking you high and keeping you high, high, high
@carameloduro
Her voice is so psychedelic I’m truly obsessed
@anaadacosacositas4362
Read this comment when she said "psychedelic visions"
Edit: spelling mistake
@winterandshine
FINALLY SOEMONE AGREES
@marmoreno2373
Me too
@xclusiv602
I can't believe she finally released this!! Been listening to this since Honeybaby/Pablo Escobar 😭💙
@AliceWonder91
That's what I'm saying.
@chelseaward9841
SAMMEEEE SIS
@edenpichardo7807
Im cryiiiiinnnnngg, al fin mi reina hermosa 😭😭
@ShyPie24
Same 🥺💕
@yassahr2824
SAME