Angels
Tom Walker Lyrics

(Don't give up)
The singer urges themselves and others to not give up in the face of hardship.

(I won't give up, no)
The singer declares that they will not give up and will persevere through difficult times.

Save praise for a better man
The singer asserts that they do not need praise and that it should be given to someone more deserving.

No need for your touching hands
The artist does not require physical comfort or assistance from others.

There's nothing to understand
The artist believes that their situation cannot be fully comprehended by others.

I'm one with the lost and damned
The singer identifies with those who are lost and hopeless.

It's a long road and you're on your own
The singer acknowledges that the journey ahead is difficult and must be faced alone.

Take care of your broken soul
The artist encourages themselves and others to tend to their emotional wounds.

'Cause there must be, there must be
The artist expresses their belief that there is a higher power or divine forces at work.

I've drink all the remedies
The artist has tried all the available cures for their troubles, to no avail.

Too young for these memories
The singer feels burdened by painful memories at a young age.

Swing low, bitter melodies
The artist feels sorrowful and melancholic, as represented by the metaphor of bitter music.

False hope from the teeth of the enemy
The singer has been given false hope by someone who has ill intentions towards them.

There must be angels, guiding the way
The singer believes that angels, or other divine beings, are helping them navigate their path.

There must be angels, saving our grace
The singer believes that angels are enabling them to keep their dignity and good standing despite difficult circumstances.

There must be heaven for people who stray
The artist believes that there is a place of redemption and happiness for those who have lost their way.

There must be heaven in this hell that I'm living
The artist has hope that their current difficult situation is temporary and that they will find happiness and peace.

'Cause heaven seems to be so forgiving
The singer perceives heaven as a place of mercy and compassion.

Lost hope, keeping dreams afloat
The singer has little hope but still clings to their dreams.

I stand just a man on the tight rope
The artist feels that they are in a precarious and stressful position.

Got faith but I'll never know
The artist has faith in something but cannot be certain of its existence or efficacy.

See wings when I look through my telescope
The artist perceives hope and divine intervention in their life, even if it is not visible to others.

No, don't give up
The singer repeats their message from the beginning, urging themselves and others to persevere.

I won't give up
The artist affirms that they will stay strong and resilient.

'Cause there must be angels
The singer repeats their belief in divine intervention that can help them through their struggles.

There must be heaven in this hell that I'm living
The singer reiterates their hope for a better future despite their present misery.

'Cause heaven seems to be so forgiving
The singer emphasizes their perception of heaven as a place of mercy and compassion.