During the song’s second half, uncredited feature Maty Noyes pops in as “the angel”. Check out the Complex article about her here.
Angel
The Weeknd Lyrics
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Yeah, yes yeah
Angel, oh oh oh
Knew you were special from the moment I saw you (saw you)
I saw you, yeah
I said angel, oh oh oh
I feel you're closer every time I call you (call you)
'Cause all I see are wings
I can see your wings
But I know what I am and the life I live (life I live)
Yeah, the life I live
And even though I sin
Maybe we are born to live
But I know time will tell if we're meant for this
Yeah if we're meant for this
And if we're not
I hope you find somebody
I hope you find somebody
I hope you find somebody
I hope you find somebody to love (oh), somebody to love (oh)
Somebody to love, yeah, yeah, yeah
Said angel, woah oh oh
You'll probably never take me back and I know this,
Yeah, I know this, aw man
I said angel, woah oh oh
I'm so desensitized to feeling these emotions (emotions)
Yeah, no emotions baby
'Cause all I see are wings
I can see your wings
But I know what I am and the life I live (life I live)
Yeah, the life I live
And even though I sin
We are born to live
But I know time will tell if we're meant for this
Yeah if we're meant for this
And if we're in need
I hope you find somebody (ooh)
I hope you find somebody (ooh)
I hope you find somebody (ooh)
I hope you find somebody to love (oh), somebody to love (oh)
Somebody to love, yeah, yeah, yeah
And even though we live inside
A dangerously empty life
You always seem to bring a light
You always seem to bring a light
And even though we live inside
A dangerously empty life
You always seem to bring me light
You always seem to bring me light
I hope you find somebody
I hope you find somebody
I hope you find somebody
I hope you find somebody to love (oh)
Somebody to love (somebody to love)
Somebody to love, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh
I hope you find somebody (I hope you find somebody, baby)
I hope you find somebody (woah-ooh, woah-ooh)
I hope you find somebody (I hope you find somebo-)
I hope you find somebody to love (I hope you find somebody to love)
Somebody to love (somebody to love)
Somebody to love (somebody to love), oh)
I hope you find somebody (I hope you find)
I hope you find somebody (I hope you find)
I hope you find somebody (I hope you find somebody, babe)
I hope you find somebody to love (somebody to love)
Somebody to love (oh)
Somebody to love, yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
Ooh, somebody baby
I hope you find somebody (baby find somebody)
I hope you find somebody (I hope you find)
I hope you find somebody (I hope you find somebody, babe)
I hope you find somebody to love
Somebody to love (somebody to love)
Somebody to love (somebody to love)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
"Angel" by The Weeknd is a song that expresses a deep longing and admiration for a special person, whom the singer refers to as an "angel." The start of the song clearly sets the tone for the rest of the song as the Weeknd expresses his strong attachment to this person, and how special they are. This is further evident when he says he "knew [they] were special from the moment [he] saw [them]." The chorus repeats the phrase "I hope you find somebody to love," which can be interpreted in two ways. The first perspective is that the singer wishes for the person he is singing about to move on from him and find another lover. The second interpretation could be that his longing for the person he is referring to is consuming him, and he wishes that they were together.
The second verse talks about the inability to feel emotions, which could be interpreted as the reasons why the singer thinks the relationship with the angel cannot work. Despite the reservations expressed in the verse, the chorus still repeats the hope-filled message of finding someone to love.
One compelling element of this song is the use of angelic imagery. The "wings" and "light" are notable examples of this. The song also repeats the phrases "I hope you find somebody", expressing hope for the angel to find love.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of a longing to be with someone, even if it is unlikely to happen. The chorus "I hope you find somebody to love" can be interpreted in different ways, but the message is essentially that the singer wishes the best for the person he is singing about.
Line by Line Meaning
Angel, oh oh oh
I pretty much fell in love with you from the moment I first met you.
I said angel, oh oh oh
I still feel like you're close to me whenever I call you, like an angel is watching over me.
'Cause all I see are wings
I can see that you're special and unlike anyone else, someone almost angelic or divine.
But I know what I am and the life I live
I'm not perfect, and the lifestyle I lead reflects that.
And even though I sin
I'm not going to deny that I do things that aren't necessarily good or moral.
Maybe we are born to live
Perhaps we're born and meant to experience life's ups and downs regardless of how we choose to live it.
But I know time will tell if we're meant for this
Only time will reveal if we're meant to be with each other or move on from this relationship.
I hope you find somebody to love
If we're not meant to be together, I genuinely hope you find someone else who can love and appreciate you in the way you deserve.
Said angel, woah oh oh
Even though I know you probably won't take me back, my feelings for you haven't changed.
I'm so desensitized to feeling these emotions
I'm used to dealing with intense feelings and have become almost numb to them over time.
And even though we live inside a dangerously empty life
We both know that the life we lead is risky and often unfulfilling.
You always seem to bring a light
Despite the darkness and emptiness, you bring joy and hope to my life.
I hope you find somebody to love
One more time, if we're not meant to be together, I hope you find someone to share your life with.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Benjamin Dyer Diehl, Stephan Moccio, Danny Schofield
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