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 in the sky
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

Overall Meaning

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

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@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

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