“WingRiddenAngel” and “W.R.A.C.” are symbols for his ex-girlfriend, Cinthia.
WingRiddenAngel
XXXTENTACION Lyrics
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I should've set it free but I (our father)
I shot an angel with my father's rifle (hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come)
I should've set it free but I
Hush little angel, don't say a word
Bottle full of pills, passed out on the curb
Sun brings heat and it just won't snow
Noose like a necklace on my neck, won't go
I was too slow 'cause I won't understand
Blade for your cries, count a penny for my sins
Wifi's off and the lake don't stream
Wrist down the river, not across, wanna bleed
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
Wake up to your face
I'm straight-forward, fuck a pace
What I want just so happened to be you
Couldn't picture being a moment in your shoes
When I think back to the kidney failures
Broken promise, I failed
I won't deny it, I held the ground you walk on
Heart stops, you walk away
You're good today, you're gone tomorrow
I carry my heart on my face, I'm so depressed
What good is sex?
I pray that you would love me less
And now it's here, hand on my chest
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
XXXTentacion's song "WingRiddenAngel" is a melancholy and emotional piece that explores themes of guilt, regret, and pain. The song describes a shooting of an angel with the singer's father's rifle, which is a metaphor for the singer's own destructive tendencies. The singer expresses remorse for his actions, acknowledging that he should have let the angel go, but instead chose to shoot it. The phrase "hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come" is a biblical reference that suggests the singer is seeking forgiveness from a higher power.
The lyrics also depict the singer's struggles with mental health and suicidal thoughts. The line "noose like a necklace on my neck, won't go" illustrates the internal struggles of the singer, who is plagued by thoughts of death and self-harm. The song also talks about the singer's addiction and his inability to deal with his issues, which is represented by the line "bottle full of pills, passed out on the curb."
The chorus of the song, "grow your wings, fly away," is a message to the angel and a metaphor for seeking freedom and release from one's pain and suffering. Despite the heavy themes, the music itself is hauntingly beautiful and full of emotion, with XXXTentacion's raw and vulnerable vocals perfectly complementing the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I shot an angel with my father's rifle
I aimed and fired at an angel using my father's rifle
I should've set it free but I (our father)
I realize now that I should have spared the angel, but I didn't because of the influence of our father
Hush little angel, don't say a word
Be quiet, angel, and don't make a sound
Bottle full of pills, passed out on the curb
I'm passed out on the sidewalk, having consumed a bottle of pills
Sun brings heat and it just won't snow
It's hot outside but it should be snowing
Noose like a necklace on my neck, won't go
I'm wearing a noose around my neck like a necklace, but I can't remove it
I was too slow 'cause I won't understand
I didn't act fast enough because I didn't fully comprehend the situation
Blade for your cries, count a penny for my sins
I'll harm myself to stop your crying, and I'll feel guilty and need to atone for it
Wifi's off and the lake don't stream
The wifi is out and the lake isn't flowing
Wrist down the river, not across, wanna bleed
I want to cut my wrist and bleed, but I'll do so along the river and not across it to avoid death
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
Angel, spread your wings and fly away from this situation
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
It's not safe for you to stay here
Wake up to your face
I wake up to see your face
I'm straight-forward, fuck a pace
I'm direct and don't care about being slow or fast
What I want just so happened to be you
You're who I want
Couldn't picture being a moment in your shoes
I couldn't handle being in your situation for even a moment
When I think back to the kidney failures
I recall the kidney failures you suffered through
Broken promise, I failed
I let you down by not keeping my promise
I won't deny it, I held the ground you walk on
I acknowledge that I adore and worship you
Heart stops, you walk away
My heart breaks as you walk out of my life
You're good today, you're gone tomorrow
You're here and everything seems great, but you'll be gone soon
I carry my heart on my face, I'm so depressed
My depression is visible on my face, and I feel it deeply
What good is sex?
I question the value of sex in light of everything else happening in my life
I pray that you would love me less
I hope you'll love me less so that it's easier for me to move on
And now it's here, hand on my chest
Now that you're gone, my heart feels heavy
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jahseh Onfroy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I shot an angel with my father's rifle
I should've set it free but I...
I shot an angel with my father's rifle
I should've set it free but I...
Hush little angel, don't say a word
Bottle full of pills, passed out on the curb
Sun brings heat and it just won't snow
Noose like a necklace on my neck, won't go
I was too slow 'cause I won't understand
Blade for your cries, count a penny for my sins
Wifis off and the lake don't stream
Wrist down the river, not across, wanna bleed
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
Wake up to your face
I'm straight forward, fuck a pace
What I want just so happened to be you
Couldn't picture being a moment in your shoes
When I think back to the kidney failures
Broken promise I failed
I won't deny it I held the ground you walk on
Heart stops, you walk away
You're good today
You're gone tomorrow
I carry my heart on my face, I'm so depressed
What good is sex?
I pray that you would love me less
And now it's here, hand on my chest
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay
@swagknightx
I'll never forget the impact X had on me. He came into my life when I was going through a very dark period. His music, IG lives, and stories helped make each day easier to get through. He left such a huge positive impact on this world and the younger generation in such a short period of time, and his music is so powerful that it still continues to help people. LLJ. 🕊
@userkjsd
love this comment, so true
@wavy10k
didn’t deserve to leave so soon
@Trixstxr
realist comment ive seen luv you vro
@AsapCodeine
Same, his ig lives and stories are what inspired me to keep on going.
@thomasneilly2532
Literally 🙌🏼
@yahirgarcia170
Miss you x 🥺❤️
@tjcampbell8199
😞
@fearless_ty_killer3587
SAMEEEEEE 😔☹️☹️☹️😭😭😭😭😭
@XXXTentaclez
THEY DROPPED WINGRODDENANGEL