Art often thrives in the aftermath of adversity, and since we last heard from Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, there have been plenty of variables that the five-piece alternative rock act had to endure. But for the Middleburg, Florida-based band, hardships eventually ironed out thanks to unrelenting perseverance, paving the way for the band’s incredibly ambitious (and aptly titled) The Hell Or High Water EP, release August 24th, 2010.
The self-released project comes on the heels of the band’s voluntary parting of ways with Virgin Records, the company that first signed the band for 2006’s gold selling Don’t You Fake It (spawning the smash single “Face Down”), followed by 2009’s Lonely Road (which debuted in the top twenty of the Billboard 200), but eventually became more of an albatross than an anchor for the burgeoning band.
According to the Reap Song facts, the first single from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' third studio album, Am I the Enemy?, "Reap", was released via YouTube on March 24 2011, then for download a month later on April 26, 2011. The whole album was released on August 29, 2011.
Ronnie Winter - Lead Vocals,
Josh Burke - Guitar
Randy Winter - Guitar
Joey Westwood - Bass, Vocals
Kris Comeaux - Drums, Vocals
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Angels Cry
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Lyrics
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But I'll try if you let me,
Well, it's hard to sustain
I'll cry if you let me.
This doesn't change the way I feel about you or your place in my life.
(please don't cry)
Can't you see I'm dying here a shot of broken heart that is chased with fear?
Angels cry
when stars collide
I can't eat
and I can't breathe
I wouldn't want it any other way.
Intentions that were pure have turned obscure
seconds into hours, minutes into years.
Don't ask me why
(please don't cry)
I can't tell you lies..
Angels cry
when stars collide
I can't eat
and I can't breathe
I wouldn't want it any other way.
(repeat)
My heart, burns through
My chest, to the floor.
Tearing me silently although abruptly; words can't hide as I'm taking you home, and I tried to see,
tried to understand your words as I'm taking you home
Angels cry
when stars collide
I can't eat
and I can't breathe
I wouldn't want it any other way.
Angels cry
when stars collide
I can't eat
and I can't breathe
I wouldn't want it any other way.
The lyrics to The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus's song "Angels Cry" describe a sense of emotional turmoil and heartbreak. The singer acknowledges that it's difficult to articulate their feelings, but they are trying their best to explain. Despite the pain they are feeling, they emphasize that their love for the person they are addressing has not changed.
The chorus then switches to a metaphorical description of the pain they are experiencing, comparing it to the collision of stars and the tears of angels. The singer expresses a sense of desperation, indicating that they are struggling to eat and breathe, yet they wouldn't want to experience this heartbreak any other way.
The final verse speaks to the physical pain that the singer is feeling, describing how their heart is burning through their chest and tearing them apart. The lyrics are intense and raw, reflecting the depth of emotions being expressed.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's hard to explain
Describing my feelings is challenging
But I'll try if you let me
I'm willing to make an effort to convey how I feel, if you want me to
Well, it's hard to sustain
My emotions are difficult to maintain
I'll cry if you let me.
If you give me permission, I will express my sadness through tears
This doesn't change the way I feel about you or your place in my life.
No matter what happens, my love and affection for you will remain unchanged
(please don't cry)
I'm asking you not to cry
Can't you see I'm dying here a shot of broken heart that is chased with fear?
My heart is shattered and filled with fear, and it's killing me inside
Angels cry when stars collide
Metaphorically, even celestial beings mourn when things go wrong
I can't eat and I can't breathe
My despair is so strong that it's affecting my physical ability to eat and breathe normally
I wouldn't want it any other way.
Despite the pain, I wouldn't have it any other way because my love for you is worth it
Intentions that were pure have turned obscure
My original well-meaning motives have become unclear and uncertain
Seconds into hours, minutes into years.
Time seems to drag on forever when I'm apart from you
Don't ask me why (please don't cry) I can't tell you lies..
I can't lie to you, so please don't ask me why I feel this way
My heart, burns through My chest, to the floor.
My heart feels like it's on fire, and the pain is overwhelming
Tearing me silently although abruptly; words can't hide as I'm taking you home, and I tried to see, tried to understand your words as I'm taking you home
Silently and suddenly, I'm ripped apart by my emotions; as I take you home, I try to make sense of what you're saying
Angels cry when stars collide I can't eat and I can't breathe I wouldn't want it any other way.
Despite the intense pain, I wouldn't trade my love and feelings for you for anything
Contributed by Reagan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kayeleecapraro7399
2022 and this song is still the best 😭 I wish they’d put it Spotify
@elijahtiempo0818
Yes and Love Seat too
@randameyramos5794
Same here
@yujin4598
How I wish too 😭
@lexys8930
same ,
from indonesian here
@SasKheyz
we need it on Spotify 😭😭😭😭
@nklbrgs5297
It's 2021 y'all! ☺
This song never dies. ❤
@macc2222
Yea💕
@alison3499
YES <3
@rorcarorca4169
Yes hanggang mamatay ako 😭😭😭