No Angel
Kelley James Lyrics
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Shiny things used to make me think that these
Wings you wear left you so above
Those who lie to make themselves feel at ease
Feed me the lines wrapped in lies
I guessed I believed what you said to me
I had hoped for something more
That you are no angel
What you did to me I just can’t believe
Nothing but a tease to reality
How could you say those words; say them to me
I had hoped for something more
As we held so close but now I see
Kelley James's song No Angel is a powerful ballad that speaks about a betrayal of trust and shattered expectations. The lyrics reflect the singer's disappointment and frustration with someone who seemed to be different, someone who wears a halo but fails to live up to their portrayal of a higher being. Through the phrase "Take off that halo you don’t deserve it" the singer urges the person to take off their mask and show their true self, no longer hiding behind a false identity.
The next verse talks about how the person had fed the singer with lies and false promises, leading them to believe something that turned out to be just a façade. The mention of shiny things and wings in the second line is a reference to the materialistic and superficial things that some people use to elevate themselves above others. By stating that those material possessions do not make someone better than someone else, the singer is challenging the idea that we should be judged by our possessions instead of our character.
As the song progresses, the singer's disappointment grows stronger and they realize that the person they trusted was nothing but a tease to their reality. "How could you say those words; say them to me" is a reference to the lies and false promises the person made to the singer, breaking their trust and damaging their relationship. In conclusion, the singer states that the person is no angel and that what they did to the singer is something that they cannot believe.
Line by Line Meaning
Take off that halo you don’t deserve it
You should stop pretending to be righteous and better than others because you do not deserve it.
Shiny things used to make me think that these Wings you wear left you so above
These material possessions may have convinced me that you were superior, but they do not make up for your negative qualities.
Those who lie to make themselves feel at ease
People who must deceive themselves and others to feel comfortable are not truly good-hearted individuals.
Feed me the lines wrapped in lies
You fed me falsehoods and deceit in order to gain my trust.
I guessed I believed what you said to me
I initially believed what you told me, but now realize it was not true.
I had hoped for something more
I desired a genuine connection and relationship with you, not just empty promises and lies.
As we held so close but now I see
Although we once had a close relationship, I now understand the reality of your true character.
That you are no angel
You are not the kind, selfless person you presented yourself as; in fact, you have caused me harm.
What you did to me I just can’t believe
Your actions have hurt me so deeply, it is difficult for me to accept or comprehend.
Nothing but a tease to reality
Your behavior was only a glimpse of a desirable life, but the reality of who you are is far from ideal.
How could you say those words; say them to me
Your hurtful words have caused me pain and confusion, as I cannot understand why you would say such things.
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