Tears of an Angel
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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I wanna feel...
Can you give me?
Feel me?
Falling like rain are the tears of an angel.

Can you feel me?
Feel me?
Falling like rain are the tears of an angel.

I wanna feel...
Can you feel me?
Feel me?
Falling like rain are the tears of an angel.
Can you touch me?
Touch me?
Falling like rain are the tears of an angel.

I wanna feel...

[Chours]
I want more, I want more
I want more, I want more
I want more, I want more

[Guitar Solo]

Falling like rain.
Falling like rain.

Can you give me?
Falling like rain.

Can you feel me?
Feel me?

Can you feel me?
Feel me?
Feel me?

Can you touch me?




Touch me?
Touch me?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mike Oldfield's song Tears of an Angel seem to be an appeal to the listener to connect on a deeper level emotionally. The repeated phrases "I wanna feel" and "Can you feel me?" suggest a desire for understanding and empathy. The line "Falling like rain are the tears of an angel" suggests that the emotions being expressed are overwhelming, perhaps even divine in nature. This is reinforced by the use of the metaphor of tears from an angel, which is a powerful image that evokes a sense of sadness, beauty, and mystery.


The repetition of the phrases "Can you touch me?" and "Can you feel me?" suggest a longing for physical contact and a need for intimacy as a way of connecting. The guitar solo seems to provide a moment of release, a catharsis that allows the emotions to flow freely. The final repetition of "Can you feel me?" suggests that the singer is still seeking a response, still hoping for a deeper level of understanding and connection.


Overall, the lyrics to Tears of an Angel are a powerful evocation of human emotion and our need for connection with others.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna feel...
The singer wants to experience something emotionally.


Can you give me?
The singer is asking for someone to provide them with the emotional experience they desire.


Feel me?
The singer is asking if the other person can sense their own emotions.


Falling like rain are the tears of an angel.
The tears are falling heavily, like rain, from an angel, expressing great sorrow or pain.


Can you feel me?
The artist is repeating their desire to be sensed by the other person emotionally.


Falling like rain are the tears of an angel.
The repetition of this line emphasizes the strength and heaviness of the emotions being expressed.


Can you touch me?
The singer is asking for physical connection in addition to emotional connection.


Touch me?
The repetition of this line emphasizes the artist's desire for physical connection.


[Chorus]
The artist wants more of the emotional and physical experiences they are currently having.


[Guitar Solo]
This is an instrumental interlude with no specific lyrics.


Falling like rain.
The emotions being expressed are as overwhelming as rain pouring down.


Can you give me?
The artist is repeating their desire for someone else to provide them with what they're seeking emotionally.


Falling like rain.
Repetition of this line continues to emphasize the powerful feelings being expressed.


Can you feel me?
The singer is again asking if the other person can sense their emotions.


Feel me?
The repetition of this line further emphasizes the singer's desire for emotional connection.


Can you touch me?
The artist is again asking for physical connection to complement emotional connection.


Touch me?
Repetition of this line further emphasizes the artist's craving for physical touch.




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