The Angels
Sparks Lyrics


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I heard the angels call your name
I heard the angels call your name


They feel ashamed
They feel ashamed

Because you look so fucking good
I saw the angels glaring down
I saw the angels glaring down
They feel inane
They feel in pain
Because you're oh so fucking cool


Me, I take it in stride
Me, I know I'm on the right side this time
I see the angels disappear
I see the angels disappear


They feel confused
They feel bemused
They are a pale picture of you


Me, I take it in stride
Me, I know I'm on the right side this time


They've felt the heat
And felt defeat
Because you look so fucking good


They've felt the heat




And felt defeat
Because you look so fucking good

Overall Meaning

"The Angels" by Sparks is a song that appears to be about a person who has caught the attention of the angels. The opening phrase "I heard the angels call your name" suggests that the person is so compelling that even divine messengers are taking notice. The next line "They feel ashamed" feels contradictory, however, as angels are usually portrayed as pure and beyond reproach. The singer's assertion later in the song that the angels have "felt the heat" and "felt defeat" because the person looks so good complicates the notion of the angels being ashamed. It suggests that the angels themselves may be becoming corrupted by their desire for this person.


The lyrics continue with the repeated assertion that the person looks "so fucking good," which could be interpreted as both a compliment and a condemnation. The repeated refrain of "Me, I take it in stride / Me, I know I'm on the right side this time" suggests that the singer is comfortable with their own existence and sense of self, despite being overshadowed by this person who has captivated the angels. The final line "They are a pale picture of you" seems to suggest that the angels themselves are fading in comparison to this person's beauty and allure. Overall, the song seems to be about the dangers of becoming too obsessed with outward appearances and the personal toll that can take, even on divine beings.


Line by Line Meaning

I heard the angels call your name
The angels were beckoning and calling out your name


They feel ashamed
The angels feel regretful or apologetic due to something that has happened


Because you look so fucking good
The reason for the angels' shame or remorse is that you are highly attractive or visually appealing


I saw the angels glaring down
The angels were looking down upon something in a disapproving or angry manner


They feel inane
The angels feel silly or foolish


They feel in pain Because you're oh so fucking cool
The angels are experiencing emotional pain or distress because of how cool or impressive you are


Me, I take it in stride Me, I know I'm on the right side this time
The singer is unfazed or unaffected by the angels' reactions and knows that they are doing something that is morally correct or justified


I see the angels disappear
The angels have disappeared from the situation or location


They feel confused
The angels are feeling uncertain or bewildered about what has happened


They feel bemused They are a pale picture of you
The angels are feeling amused or entertained, but compared to you, they are much less interesting or impressive


They've felt the heat And felt defeat Because you look so fucking good
The angels have been negatively affected or defeated by your exceptional physical appearance


They've felt the heat And felt defeat Because you look so fucking good
The angels have been negatively affected or defeated by your exceptional physical appearance




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