Angels
The Busters Lyrics


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midnight has a pretty face - blonde or black or red
midnight conquers every place under the pirate’s flag
midnight’s burning in your veins hotter than reality
midnight’s sister called desire haunt in your dreams

what’s good?
what’s bad?
who cares?
take me to your flat

angles, angles with evil minds
angles, angles with evil minds

butterflies turn into beasts
beauty bloodshed kiss and kill
you always stick to an angles face
spider’s net is a thrill

midnight burning in your veins hotter than reality
midnight’s sister called desire haunt in your dreams

what’s good?
what’s bad?
who cares?
take me to your flat

angles, angles with evil minds
angles, angles with evil minds

what’s good?
what’s bad?
who cares?
take me to your flat

angles, angles with evil minds
angles, angles with evil minds

midnight has a pretty face - blonde or black or red
midnight conquers every place under the pirates flag
butterflies turn into beasts
beauty bloodshed kiss and kill
you always stick to an angles face
a spider’s net is a thrill

what’s good?
what’s bad?
who cares?
take me to your flat





angles, angles with evil minds
angles, angles with evil minds

Overall Meaning

The Busters's song, Angels, speaks to the duality of human nature, with a particular focus on the darker aspects of our personality. The opening lines are a nod to the enchanting and alluring power of midnight, with its reference to a "pretty face." The song then quickly moves into a more ominous tone, with the lyrics "midnight conquers every place under the pirate's flag" suggesting that this seductive force has the power to overtake even the most daring of individuals. The use of pirate imagery adds a sense of danger and adventure to the song, reinforcing the idea that midnight is not to be taken lightly.


The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "angles, angles with evil minds," is intentionally unsettling. The use of the word "angles" instead of "angels" is an intentional misspelling, emphasizing the idea that the song is referring to something darker and more sinister. The reference to "evil minds" suggests that this darkness is a part of human nature, rather than a product of external forces. The idea that beauty can quickly turn to violence is echoed in the lines "butterflies turn into beasts / beauty bloodshed kiss and kill," further emphasizing the volatility of human nature.


Overall, The Busters's Angels provides a harrowing portrayal of human nature's dualistic nature, suggesting that there is always a darker side to even the most alluring of things.


Line by Line Meaning

midnight has a pretty face - blonde or black or red
Midnight, a representation of darkness and mystery, is personified as having a physically attractive appearance that could vary in hair color.


midnight conquers every place under the pirate’s flag
Symbolically, the concept of darkness and mystery represented by midnight has conquered every place, just like pirates hoisting their flag on a vessel they board.


midnight’s burning in your veins hotter than reality
The allure of the darkness and mystery, represented by midnight, is irresistible and engenders intense passion in those who experience it.


midnight’s sister called desire haunt in your dreams
Desire, a deep-seated want or yearning, is personified as the sister of Midnight and is so captivating and overwhelming that it occupies one's dreams.


what’s good?
The question suggests a morally ambiguous situation, where it is difficult to differentiate between what is good or bad.


what’s bad?
The question suggests a lack of morality in the situation or an environment where it is challenging to distinguish what is right and wrong.


who cares?
The question is indicative of a nihilistic attitude to morality or a lack of interest in moral judgment.


take me to your flat
The person is asking to be taken to a place of rest, respite, or recreation.


angles, angles with evil minds
Angels with evil minds is an oxymoron reflecting the duality of an angelic physical appearance overlaying a nefarious and corrupt nature.


butterflies turn into beasts
A metaphor for how innocent and delicate things can turn into something fierce and dangerous.


beauty bloodshed kiss and kill
Beauty can incite violence or even death, as its allure could be fatal for some.


you always stick to an angles face
Others may be attracted to those who may seem angelic or innocent, but in reality, possess an evil and malevolent nature.


spider’s net is a thrill
The danger of a spider's web, along with its intricacy, can be exciting or alluring to some.




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