Tears of an Angel
Phora Lyrics

We all make mistakes, head high, wipe them tears off your face.
Even though we may make mistakes, we should keep our heads held high and wipe away our tears.

Nobody ever notice you, yeah.
Sometimes it may feel like nobody sees us or understands us.

I know it gets rough, yeah, but we all make mistakes.
Life can be tough, but it's okay to make mistakes since we're all human.

Keep your head high, wipe them tears off your face.
Despite the hardships, it's important to stay positive and not dwell on our tears.

You need someone but nobody ever notice you.
It's okay to feel like we need someone, even if we feel unnoticed or alone.

Just remember you got angels watchin over you.
We always have someone looking out for us, even if we may not realize it in the moment.

Cause I'd hate to lose another friend.
The artist doesn't want to lose another person they care about.

This world's a battle and I shed blood, sweat, and tears just to get by.
Life can be a struggle, and it takes a lot of effort to simply keep moving forward.

My only weakness is havin a heart, and if I could change the world I wouldn't know where to start.
The artist's only weakness is caring too much, and they feel overwhelmed at the thought of trying to make a positive change in the world.

But if you truly want change you gotta start with yourself.
If we want to make a difference, we have to begin by changing ourselves before we can change the world.

So I'm workin on my flaws and I ain't nobody else but me and we all change when we get older.
The artist is striving to better themselves and acknowledges that everyone changes as they age.

Call me what you want, beauty's in the eyes of the beholder.
The artist doesn't care what others think of them since beauty is subjective.

Angels watchin over, hah, bless my soul.
There are spiritual beings, like angels, that are watching over and protecting the artist.

Remember when I first told ya, "Friends turn foes."
The artist reflects on the fact that sometimes friends can become enemies.

One was standin right next to me.
The artist had a friend who betrayed them.

Who would have known?
The artist is surprised that their friend would turn on them.

Shit, I love life but it's a bitch I just can't cope with.
Despite loving life, the artist finds it difficult to deal with at times.

But I hope this helps you understand me.
The artist hopes that their music can help others understand them better.

And if I never get the chance to win a Grammy my mom will still love me, and so will my grammy, and so will the rest of my fans and most of my family.
The artist doesn't need to win a Grammy to feel loved and appreciated by those that matter to them.

And yo, that's way more than I would ever ask.
The artist is grateful for the love and support they already have.

Good times are on the way, bad times, just let em pass.
The artist is optimistic that better times are ahead and advises to let go of the hardships.

And I promise when I leave you'll never be alone, angels watchin over you when I'm gone.
The artist promises that even when they are no longer around, there will still be spiritual beings looking out for those left behind.

So get a grip and wipe them tears off your face and promise yourself that you'll never lose faith.
The artist encourages listeners to not give up and to stay strong in their beliefs.

And when they tell you that this world don't have a place for you, I know a place that I can take you to.
The artist offers hope to those who feel like they don't belong in this world by promising to bring them somewhere where they are accepted.

And I wonder, sometimes I wonder if they'll ever realize.
The artist wonders if others will ever understand their perspective and struggles.

When they look at me, they look into my people's eyes.
The artist sees themselves as representative of their community and culture.

I'm the voice of the children who never got to speak.
The artist feels like they are speaking on behalf of those who don't have a voice or platform to speak out themselves.

And I'll never be silent so either talk to me or walk away but whatever choice you chose to make, you'll have to live with forever.
The artist won't stop speaking their truth and presents the choice to those listening to either engage in conversation or move on, with the consequences of their choices lasting forever.

Child of the future, I'm here to make a difference.
The artist identifies themselves as someone who will make a positive impact for future generations.

I could save a life and all you have to do is listen.
The artist believes that their music could make a positive impact on someone's life if they just take the time to listen.

Raised by the angels, my mother was sent from heaven.
The artist feels like they were raised and guided by spiritual beings and that their mother was a gift from a higher power.

And even though life is rough, I cherish every second.
Despite the hardships, the artist values every moment of life.

And it's a blessin to know that when I go to sleep, I have an angel watchin over me.
The artist finds comfort in the thought that a spiritual being is watching over them as they rest.

Yeah, we all make mistakes.
Once again, the artist acknowledges that mistakes are a part of being human.

Head high, wipe them tears off your face.
The artist offers advice to keep one's head held high and to not dwell on tears.

Nobody ever notice you, you got angels watchin over you.
Even if it may feel like nobody sees us, we always have spiritual beings looking out for us.

Wipe them tears off your face, wipe them tears off your face, wipe them tears off your face.
The artist repeats the advice to wipe away tears and keep moving forward.