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Angel In The Sky
Rose Royce Lyrics
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You were so untrue but now you're true
And you became brand new and I changed who?
And you don't have to say anything
Oh baby I can tell by your eyes
You're like an angel when you open my eyes
Eyeeees
I can't help at all my dreams come true without you
And i'm so happy with i'm kissing you
And you don't have to say anything
Oh baby i can tell by your eyes
You're like an angel in the sky
You're like an angel when you open my eyes
Eyeeees
You're like an angel in the sky-yy
You're like an angel when you open my eyes
You're like an winter streaming fall
Just like an angel in the sky
Forever, Forever
You were so untrue but now you're true
And I'm so happy with, I'm kissing you
You were so untrue but now you're true
And I'm so happy kissing you
The song "Angel in the Sky" by Rose Royce is about a relationship that went through a period of unfaithfulness, but now the person has changed and become faithful again. The singer is happy and feels like they are with an angel. The lyrics indicate that the person's eyes reveal their commitment has returned. The lyrics "You were so untrue but now you're true" suggest that the relationship was at one time troubled and unsustainable, but has been salvaged through change.
The singer's happiness is further alluded to in the line "I can't help at all my dreams come true without you." This line implies that the person is now central to the singer's happiness and well-being. The refrain "You're like an angel in the sky" is repeated often and symbolizes the person's new found faithfulness and the singer's joy at their restored relationship.
Overall, the song is about redemption and forgiveness. It also touches on the concept of second chances and the idea that people can change.
Line by Line Meaning
You were so untrue but now you're true
You used to be dishonest but now you have changed
And you became brand new and I changed who?
You transformed and I can barely believe it, who are you?
And you don't have to say anything
There's no need to speak
Oh baby I can tell by your eyes
I can see in your eyes
You're like an angel in the sky
You're a divine being, a heavenly presence
You're like an angel when you open my eyes
You bring light into my life
I can't help at all my dreams come true without you
I cannot succeed in my aspirations without you
And i'm so happy with i'm kissing you
I'm content and elated when we kiss
You're like an winter streaming fall
You bring calmness like a peaceful winter stream
Just like an angel in the sky
You are a messenger of hope and kindness like an angel
Forever, Forever
For an eternity
And I'm so happy kissing you
I'm joyous in our intimate moments
Writer(s): Billie Rae Calvin
Contributed by Cole G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bagouni7759
The Sunshine of the 70's🥰
@TheDenzil100
I cannot ever stop thinking about Jean Beattie and was so very lucky that she was in the magical times with me. X
@CynthiaBrown1814
I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THIS SONG FOREVER!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!
@derekatkins1773
A very lovely love song by Rose Royce. One of her very best of ballads .
@tonyparkin3241
This is truly one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard absolute quality x
@derekatkins1773
Brings back my memories of my long lasting relationship in those days when happiness was alive and well. How I miss those days gone by.
@mataora
Blast from the past. My cousin;s and I use to sing this back in the days.
such happy times we shared Thank you posting it......
@tinaplayer2698
So so beautiful all ages enjoy this song
@dennyhenry9416
What A Beautiful Song .. Like Wishing On a Star..Came Out The Same Time Has Beautiful Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights..
@TheDenzil100
Jean Beatie and me in 1981. I did and always shall love this woman...x