Angels Like You
Miley Cyrus Lyrics


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Mm, mm, mm

Flowers in hand, waiting for me
Every word in poetry
Won't call me by name, only "baby"
The more that you give, the less that I need
Everyone says I look happy
When it feels right

I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down here with me

I'm everything they said I would be
La, la, la
I'm everything they said I would be

I'll put you down slow, love you goodbye
Before you let go, just one more time
Take off your clothes, pretend that it's fine
A little more hurt won't kill you
Tonight, mother says you don't look happy
Close your eyes

I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down here with me

I'm everything they said I would be
La, la, la, la
La, la, la
La, la, la
Oh, ah, ah
Ah, oh
Ah, oh

I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything (everything)
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down here with me, oh





Angels like you can't fly down here with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Miley Cyrus’s song Angels Like You explore the idea of being drawn to someone who is not right for you, but you can’t help but be attracted to them. The singer sings about how the person waiting for her with flowers and reciting poetry won’t address her by name, but only as ‘baby’. Even though everything seems perfect on the surface, the more she receives, the less she needs. She acknowledges that it appears like she is happy, but the reality is that she knows the person is not right for her, and she will never belong with them. She will regret meeting them, and ultimately, she will bring them to their knees. She declares it’s not their fault that she ruins everything and can’t be the person they need. In the end, she recognizes that angels like them can't be down in hell with her.


The song is a portrayal of the realization that one needs to end a relationship, even though they are attracted to the person. It is a heartbreaking realization that even though the other person, like an angel, is perfect, they can't be together. Miley’s soft and vulnerable voice heightens the emotional impact of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Flowers in hand, waiting for me
Someone is waiting for her with flowers in hand


Every word in poetry
Their communication is poetic and romantic


Won't call me by name, only "Baby"
The person doesn't refer to her by name, just uses a term of endearment


The more that you give the less that I need
She doesn't need more from the person, even if they're giving a lot


Everyone says I look happy
Others perceive her as happy, despite how she really feels


When it feels right
She only wants to stay in the relationship when it feels right


I know that you're wrong for me
She acknowledges that the person is not a good match for her


Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
She predicts that she'll regret ever meeting the person


I brought you down to your knees
She had a negative impact on the person


'Cause they say that misery loves company
She acknowledges that her misery may have been contagious


It's not your fault I ruin everything
She takes responsibility for their relationship issues


And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
She recognizes that she can't provide what the person needs


Baby, angels like you can't fly down here with me
The person is too good for her or her lifestyle


I'm everything they said I would be
She has lived up to the expectations others had for her


I'll put you down slow, love you, goodbye
She'll end the relationship gradually, with love and a goodbye


Before you let go, just one more time
She wants one final moment with the person before ending things


Take off your clothes, pretend that it's fine
She wants them to act like everything is okay, even if it's not


A little more hurt won't kill you
She's not concerned about causing more pain because the person can handle it


Tonight mother says "You don't look happy"
Even her mom recognizes she's not truly happy


Close your eyes
She wants the person to close their eyes for a moment with her


Angels like you can't fly down hell with me
Reinforces that the person is too good for her lifestyle and choices




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Ali Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Miley Cyrus, Ryan Tedder

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Lyrics

Mmm, mmm, mmm
Flowers in hand, waiting for me
Every word in poetry
Won't call me by name, only "baby"
The more that you give, the less that I need
Everyone says I look happy
When it feels right
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down hell with me
I'm everything they said I would be
La-la-la
I'm everything they said I would be
I'll put you down slow, love you goodbye
Before you let go, just one more time
Take off your clothes, pretend that it's fine
A little more hurt won't kill you
Tonight, mother says, "You don't look happy"
Close your eyes
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down hell with me
I'm everything they said I would be
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything (everything)
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down hell with me, oh
Angels like you can't fly down hell with me



@JessicaSilva-qh6qi

Flowers in hand, waiting for me
Every word in poetry
Won't call me by name, only "baby"
The more that you give, the less that I need
Everyone says I look happy
When it feels right
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down hell with me
I'm everything they said I would be
La-la-la
I'm everything they said I would be
I'll put you down slow, love you goodbye
Before you let go, just one more time
Take off your clothes, pretend that it's fine
A little more hurt won't kill you
Tonight, mother says, "You don't look happy"
Close your eyes
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down hell with me
I'm everything they said I would be
I know that you're wrong for me
Gonna wish we never met on the day I leave
I brought you down to your knees
'Cause they say that misery loves company
It's not your fault I ruin everything (everything)
And it's not your fault I can't be what you need
Baby, angels like you can't fly down hell with me, oh
Angels like you can't fly down hell with me



All comments from YouTube:

@shivam3vedi

It kinda feels sad to see her not getting the recognition she still deserves. i've been a smiler for as long as i can remember and i still genuinely love her music. this album was so so good bcz miley truly conveyed her emotions, it wish there comes a wrecking ball moment again❤️

@resolutetrooper9152

https://youtu.be/vNasaNDHuLs

@Shawna2891

Smilers don’t highlight and take US radios case on social media , US radio has black listed Miley since years ago .

US radio airplay forms the most significant part of billboard hot 100 formula.

What smilers need to do is a campaign on social media calling out all US radio stations and radio personalities if her next single is not played at the radio. Hopefully Columbia records secures her good radio deals.

@JOEYO3

Maybe if she didn't take a political stance people would still respect her as an Entertainer now she just gives me that creepy left wing vibe all tatted up and looking like a hippie not really a good look for her I guess

@JOEYO3

@@Shawna2891 who even listens to the radio anymore I'm not a fan of commercials I don't know about you

@berta4724

@@JOEYO3 hippie? this isn't the 60s dude. and political stances are more than okay, they're required if you're going to keep a strong fanbase of decent, thoughtful, smart people.

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@KOODJA

I love this song ❤

@floridavilajillianpazvila1444

Yess

@peona5827

Yesss :3

@principedavid7069

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1tI9pnCkP4

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