Fallen Angel
Matt Berry Lyrics
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Nothing to prove
Turn my face to the floor
Forgotten my shoes
But I shouldn't be here
It's dangerous for you
I thought I was clear
I should be on the move
I'm so averse to change
It strains my heart
Fills me with horror
As milk from the fallen angel flows through my veins
And fills my heart with another man's aims
Like a brown sound
Nothing to prove
Turn my face to the floor
Forgotten my shoes
But I shouldn't be here
It's dangerous for you
I thought I was clear
I should be on the move
I'm so averse to change
It strains my heart
Fills me with horror
As milk from the fallen angel flows through my veins
So kill this wolf and cut through my chains
In "Fallen Angel" by Matt Berry, the singer begins by describing themselves as having a "brown sound" - this could be interpreted as being dull or lacklustre, perhaps indicating a lack of hope or optimism. They also seem to feel out of place, forgetting their shoes and wanting to be on the move. However, they are aware that their presence is dangerous for someone else, suggesting a sense of guilt or danger.
The second verse builds on this feeling of discomfort with the burden of change, which "strains" the singer's heart and fills them with "horror". This seems to contrast with the idea of milk flowing through their veins, which could be seen as nurturing or even healing. However, the use of "fallen angel" suggests a sense of spiritual decay or corruption, twisting this image into something darker. The singer seems to long for an escape from this inner turmoil, wanting to have the wolf killed and their chains cut through.
Overall, "Fallen Angel" seems to explore themes of discomfort, guilt, and spiritual turmoil. The singer is caught in a sense of stagnation and helplessness, described through the language of being "turned to the floor" and forgotten. The references to milk and angels suggest a larger search for healing, but this is compromised by a sense of danger and corruption. The final line suggests that the singer is willing to take drastic action to escape this - perhaps implying a desire to start fresh or break free from a destructive cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a brown sound
Starting with an introduction that metaphorically means being insignificant.
Nothing to prove
Continuing with the same metaphorical meaning, indicates that he has nothing to show-off.
Turn my face to the floor
Showing his lack of confidence and submission to the situation.
Forgotten my shoes
Revealing his carelessness towards the details and standards of the place.
But I shouldn't be here
Acknowledging that he is not where he belongs and is out of place.
It's dangerous for you
Realizing that his presence might cause trouble for others and it's better for them to stay away.
I thought I was clear
Mentioning that he already gave hints before of not wanting to be there or in that situation.
I should be on the move
Finally concludes that he needs to leave that place and move on.
I'm so averse to change
Starting a new verse, he admits his fear and resistance towards change.
It strains my heart
Explaining how change affects him emotionally and physically, causing stress and tension.
Fills me with horror
Going further to express that the idea of change is so uncomfortable that it causes him a feeling of terror.
As milk from the fallen angel flows through my veins
A metaphorical line that represents how the idea of change is like bad blood or an impurity that enters his system, contaminating him and his beliefs.
And fills my heart with another man's aims
Concludes the metaphorical line by saying that this impurity changes his morals and vision. It makes him adopt someone else's motives and desires.
So kill this wolf and cut through my chains
Ending the song with a metaphorical line of feeling trapped and confined. He wants to escape, like killing a dangerous animal or breaking free from chains.
Writer(s): Ralph, Barry
Contributed by Emma J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.