Angels
Stroke 9 Lyrics


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If it's not that far from where we are
I'd like to wait if I could
Until the day that the angel comes around
I won't find the solace that I'm seeking

You can't make me run, you can't make me free
The only thing I trust is what's inside of me
If I rely on you what am I gonna do
When you crush and kill the core connecting us
Protecting us, in all we go through

Is this my conviction, will it last forever?

So sad and hard it hurts for awhile
I feel it all, stop feeding off me
Don't ask me how you will survive
Or try to stay together amputated

Is this my conviction, will it last forever?
Do I belong to this?

Don't try to make me love, 'cause you can't make me see
The only time I'll know is when happiness is free
I won't rely on you
'cause that won't get me through




All we've got is this crazy core connecting us
Protecting us from what we'll go through

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stroke 9's song "Angels" are introspective and contemplative. The singer is reflecting on their own reliance on themselves rather than on others, as they await the arrival of an angel to bring them solace. They question whether their own conviction will last forever and ponder the consequences of relying too heavily on others.


The song invokes a sense of isolation and self-reliance, as the singer proclaims that they cannot be made to run or to love by anyone else. They emphasize the importance of the "crazy core" that connects and protects them from the hardships they will face.


It is interesting to note that the song was inspired by an episode of the TV show "Northern Exposure", in which one of the characters becomes convinced that he is an angel. Additionally, the song features a prominent bassline and catchy melody that helped it become a hit for the band in the late 1990s.


Line by Line Meaning

If it's not that far from where we are
I am willing to wait for as long as it takes for my angel to come, as long as it is not too far from where I currently am.


I'd like to wait if I could
Given the choice, I would wait for my angel to come rather than moving on without them.


Until the day that the angel comes around
I am counting on the arrival of my guardian angel to bring me the solace I need.


I won't find the solace that I'm seeking
Without my angel, I will not be able to find the peace and comfort that I am searching for.


You can't make me run, you can't make me free
I will not allow anyone else to dictate my actions, thoughts, or emotions.


The only thing I trust is what's inside of me
My intuition and instincts are the only things I fully trust.


If I rely on you what am I gonna do
If I depend on someone else, I will be lost without them and unsure of what to do in difficult situations.


When you crush and kill the core connecting us
If the foundation of our relationship is destroyed, we will be torn apart and unable to function properly.


Protecting us, in all we go through
Our bond and connection is what sustains us and keeps us safe during life's challenges.


Is this my conviction, will it last forever?
I am questioning whether or not my beliefs and values will withstand the test of time.


So sad and hard it hurts for awhile
Facing difficult situations or emotions can be painful, but the pain is temporary.


I feel it all, stop feeding off me
I am experiencing all of the emotions and pain myself and I do not want anyone else to take advantage of my vulnerability.


Don't ask me how you will survive
I cannot tell someone else how to endure their difficulties, as they must find their own way.


Or try to stay together amputated
I do not want to cling to a relationship that is no longer healthy or viable, as it will only bring more pain and damage.


Don't try to make me love, 'cause you can't make me see
I will not force myself to love someone that I cannot truly see myself being with long term.


The only time I'll know is when happiness is free
I will only be able to discern true happiness when I am free from all external pressures and distractions.


I won't rely on you
I will not depend on someone else for my own security or happiness.


'cause that won't get me through
Relying on someone else will only lead to disappointment and heartache when they cannot live up to my expectations.


All we've got is this crazy core connecting us
The foundation of our relationship is complex and deep, and is what keeps us together through all obstacles.


Protecting us from what we'll go through
Together, we are strong enough to face anything that life throws our way.




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Cristina Fernandes

this music strokes me softly in heart

brad ard

This is an awesome album.they really should get more credit than what they do

Nathan Clarke

I got to see them about 2 moths after this album dropped. A coworker and I went to this bar in Marin for the show. Small room that was maybe half full but they played their hearts out! It was great!

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