Born and raised in Oakland, California, Zendaya began her career as a child model and backup dancer. She made her television debut as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up (2010โ2013) and starred as the titular character in the sitcom K.C. Undercover (2015โ2018), for the channel. Her feature film debut came in 2017 with the superhero film Spider-Man: Homecoming, and she later starred in its sequels. Zendaya's role as Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager, in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria (2019โpresent) made her the youngest recipient of the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, which she won twice. Her film roles include the musical The Greatest Showman (2017), the romantic drama Malcolm & Marie (2021), and the science fiction epic Dune (2021).
In addition to her acting career, Zendaya has ventured into music. In 2011, she released the singles "Swag It Out" and "Watch Me", the latter a collaboration with Bella Thorne. She signed with Hollywood Records in 2012. Her eponymous debut studio album, Zendaya (2013), was released to moderate success. The album's lead single, "Replay", reached the top 40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Zendaya's biggest commercial success as a musician came with her Zac Efron collaboration, "Rewrite the Stars", from The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) in 2017. The single reached within the top 20 of several record charts and has received multi-platinum sales certifications globally.
Having already collaborated with Labrinth on the song "All for Us" for Euphoria's first season, in 2022 Zendaya co-wrote two songs ("Iโm Tired (with Zendaya) - Bonus Track" and "Elliot's Song") for the second season, also performing as a vocalist on the former. Receiving continued acclaim for her performance as Rue, the second season of Euphoria earned her four Emmy nominations. Nominated for Lead Actress in a Drama for the second time, she became the youngest two-time nominee in Emmy history, while her nomination as an executive producer for Outstanding Drama Series made her the youngest woman ever nominated for producing. She received two nominations for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for her lyrical contributions to the show's soundtrack. In 2023, Zendaya won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress โ Television Series Drama at the 80th Golden Globe Awards and received a Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination.
On April 22, 2023, during the second weekend of Coachella 2023, Zendaya joined Labrinth in a surprise performance of "All for Us" and "I'm Tired", which marked her return to the stage in 8 years. She was featured on the opening song "The Feels" of Labrinth's third album Ends & Begins.
Heaven Lost an Angel
Zendaya Lyrics
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He watching like Movado
We act like where the spaces
Get down like where the bases
I'm real though, you want the deal though
You're so hot, I'm so frozen
Got my heart in the choco,
Love on overload
Real recognize real
And I know that's what you are, yeah
Like a hundred dollar bill
Quick frankly, I've been waiting this way time with you
Time with you
Somebody turn the heads down for me
Don't take your eyes off of me
Just keep your eyes all over me
Somebody turn the lights down
For me, the only place I need to be
It's right here with you next to me, next to me
[Chorus]
And I know, I know, I know,
Heaven lost an angel .. tonight
And I know, I know, I know,
Heaven lost an angel
'Cause you're right here, getting right here
Next to me, next to me, next to me, next to me
Heaven lost an angel 'cause you're right here yeah right here
Next to me, next to me, next to me, next to me
Heaven lost an angel, tonight tonight
I hope you throw on, if not
Not need em just like you
I know God we're having fun
When you know that extra time on you
Can somebody turn the lights down for me
Don't take your eyes off of me
Just keep your eyes all over me
Somebody turn the lights down
For me, the only place I need to be
It's right here with you next to me, next to me
[Chorus]
And I know, I know, I know,
Heaven lost an angel .. tonight
And I know, I know, I know,
Heaven lost an angel
'Cause you're right here, getting right here
Next to me, next to me, next to me, next to me
Heaven lost an angel 'cause you're right here yeah right here
Next to me, next to me, next to me, next to me
Heaven lost an angel, tonight tonight
I'm walking like a model
He watching like Movado
We act like where the spaces
Get down like where the bases
I'm real though, you want the deal though
You're so hot, I'm so frozen
Got my heart in the choco,
Love on overload
[Chorus]
And I know, I know, I know,
Heaven lost an angel .. tonight
And I know, I know, I know,
Heaven lost an angel
'Cause you're right here, getting right here
Next to me, next to me, next to me, next to me
Heaven lost an angel 'cause you're right here yeah right here
Next to me, next to me, next to me, next to me
Heaven lost an angel, tonight tonight
In Zendaya's song "Heaven Lost an Angel," she sings about being with someone who makes her feel like they are in a different world. She compares herself to a model while he watches her like a Movado, a high-end watch. They both act like they are in a different space, where they can let loose like they are on the bases. Zendaya is aware of her worth and knows that she deserves someone who is real, just like him. They are both so passionate about each other that their love is on overload. She feels like she has found her angel, and it seems like heaven has lost one because he's here with her.
The second verse is a continuation of the first, but she emphasizes how much fun they are having together. She exclaims that they don't need anything else, even God is aware that they are having a good time. The chorus brings the theme of the song to the forefront. She repeats that she feels like he is her angel and that heaven must have lost one because he's here with her. She concludes with the repetition of the first verse and chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walking like a model
I am moving with confidence, like a runway model.
He watching like Movado
He is keeping a close eye on me, like a Movado watch.
We act like where the spaces
We behave like we have plenty of room to move and be ourselves.
Get down like where the bases
We dance and move our bodies like we're on a baseball field.
I'm real though, you want the deal though
I am authentic and genuine, while you are looking for a real connection.
You're so hot, I'm so frozen
You have a passionate energy, while I am feeling overwhelmed and unable to move.
Got my heart in the choco,
My heart is in a state of melting, like chocolate.
Love on overload
I am feeling an overwhelming amount of love for you.
Real recognize real
True authenticity is recognized by others who possess the same quality.
And I know that's what you are, yeah
I know that you are real and authentic.
Like a hundred dollar bill
You are valuable and worth a lot, like a hundred dollar bill.
Quick frankly, I've been waiting this way time with you
Honestly, I have been waiting for this moment to spend time with you.
Somebody turn the heads down for me
I want the attention focused on me right now.
Don't take your eyes off of me
I want you to keep looking at me and paying attention to me.
Just keep your eyes all over me
I want you to keep watching me and taking me in visually.
Somebody turn the lights down
I want the lighting to be low and intimate.
For me, the only place I need to be
I only want to be in this moment with you.
It's right here with you next to me, next to me
I want to be right here, next to you in this moment.
And I know, I know, I know, Heaven lost an angel .. tonight
I feel like an angel has left heaven and come down to be with me tonight.
Cause you're right here, getting right here
You are here, getting closer to me.
Next to me, next to me, next to me, next to me
I want you to be close to me, right here, now and always.
I hope you throw on, if not
I hope you are feeling the same way I am, but if not...
Not need em just like you
I don't need anyone else but you, just as you are.
I know God we're having fun
I feel like God is enjoying seeing us have this fun and happy moment together.
When you know that extra time on you
When you feel like you have all the time in the world, especially with someone you care about.
Heaven lost an angel .. tonight
I feel like an angel has left heaven and come down to be with me tonight.
Heaven lost an angel 'cause you're right here yeah right here
I feel like an angel left heaven because you are here with me now.
Next to me, next to me, next to me...
I want you to be next to me, near me, and always with me in this moment.
Heaven lost an angel, tonight tonight
I feel like an angel has left heaven and is here with me now, especially tonight.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ZENDAYA COLEMAN, STEFAN JOHNSON, CLARENCE COFFEE, MARCUS LOMAX, JORDAN NATHANIEL JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JAโMIYAH
I'm walking like a model
He watching like Movado
We act like where the spaces
Get down like where the bases
I'm real though, you want the deal though
You're so hot, I'm so frozen
Got my heart in the choco,
Love on overload
Real recognize real
And I know that's what you are, yeah
Like a hundred dollar bill
Quick frankly, I've been waiting this way time with you
Time with you
Somebody turn the heads down for me
Don't take your eyes off of me
Just keep your eyes all over me
Somebody turn the lights down
For me, the only place I need to be
It's right here with you next to me, next to me
And I know, I know, I know,
Heaven lost an angel .. tonight
And I know, I know, I know,
Heaven lost an angel
'Cause you're right here, getting right here
Next to me, next to me, next to me, next to me
Heaven lost an angel 'cause you're right here yeah right here
Next to me, next to me, next to me, next to me
Heaven lost an angel, tonight tonight
I hope you throw on, if not
Not need em just like you
I know God we're having fun
When you know that extra time on you
Can somebody turn the lights down for me
Don't take your eyes off of me
Just keep your eyes all over me
Somebody turn the lights down
For me, the only place I need to be
It's right here with you next to me, next to me
And I know, I know, I know,
Heaven lost an angel .. tonight
And I know, I know, I know,
Heaven lost an angel
'Cause you're right here, getting right here
Next to me, next to me, next to me, next to me
Heaven lost an angel 'cause you're right here yeah right here
Next to me, next to me, next to me, next to me
Heaven lost an angel, tonight tonight
I'm walking like a model
He watching like Movado
We act like where the spaces
Get down like where the bases
I'm real though, you want the deal though
You're so hot, I'm so frozen
Got my heart in the choco,
Love on overload
And I know, I know, I know,
Heaven lost an angel .. tonight
And I know, I know, I know,
Heaven lost an angel
'Cause you're right here, getting right here
Next to me, next to me, next to me, next to me
Heaven lost an angel 'cause you're right here yeah right here
Next to me, next to me, next to me, next to me
Heaven lost an angel, tonight tonight
Leago Ntshole
"Real recognize real"๐ญ
This album is underrated and the production on it is insane
Planet Adri
9 years later and I'm still listening to this song
Ameera Wray
Mhm!
Anonymous User.
factssssssss
Juan Calbucoy
This aged like the finest wine EVER
OtakutoonGamer
Why? Did something bad/good happened to her?
Blue Butterfly
๐ฏ๐ฏ
Emily Vo
zendaya is so talented she has so much potential
Tanya Mariga
and you were right!!!
Zayskates
Damn 5 years ago I remember when this song said 2 days ago