Angel – English Lyrics

• By: Judas Priest

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the emotive power of Judas Priest's "Angel," a song that beautifully demonstrates the emotional range of the English language through its heartfelt plea for salvation. This track is special not only for its poignant lyrics and powerful arrangement but also as a symbol of reunion and a new beginning for the band. Learning the lyrics to "Angel" can offer a deeper appreciation for storytelling in music and the nuances of expressing vulnerability and hope.

[English]

Angel, put sad wings around me now

Protect me from this world of sin so that we can rise again

...

Oh, Angel, we can find our way somehow

Escaping from the world we're in to a place where we began

...

And I know we'll find a better place and piece of mind

Just tell me that it's all you want, for you and me

Angel, won't you set me free?

...

Angel, remember how we chased the sun

Then reaching for the stars at night as our lives had just begun

When I close my eyes, I hear your velvet wings and cry

I'm waiting here with open arms

Oh, can't you see? Angel, shine your light on me

...

Angel, we'll meet once more, I'll pray

When all my sins are washed away

Hold me inside your wings and stay

Oh, angel, take me far away

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Put sad wings around me now

Angel take me far away

Put sad wings around me now, so that we can rise again

Put sad wings around me now

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Angel take me far away

Put sad wings around me now, so that we can rise again

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
angel /ˈeɪndʒəl/ A1	noun - a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
protect /prəˈtɛkt/ A2	verb - to keep someone or something safe from harm or injury
rise /raɪz/ A2	verb - to move from a lower to a higher position
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ A2	verb - to get free from a dangerous or unpleasant situation
chase /tʃeɪs/ A2	verb - to follow someone or something in order to catch them
wing /wɪŋ/ A1	noun - a part of a bird's body that is used for flying
velvet /ˈvɛlvɪt/ B1	noun - a soft, thick fabric with a smooth nap
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to emit light
pray /preɪ/ A1	verb - to speak to a god or gods
wash /wɒʃ/ A1	verb - to clean something with water and usually soap
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not limited or restricted
begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ A1	verb - to start something
stay /steɪ/ A1	verb - to remain in a place
sad /sæd/ A1	adjective - feeling sorrow or unhappiness

Key Grammar Structures

• Angel, put sad wings around me now

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The imperative mood is used for commands or requests. In this line, "put" is the base form of the verb used to make a direct request to the Angel.

• so that we can rise again

  ➔ Purpose clause

  ➔ The phrase "so that" introduces a purpose clause, explaining the reason or intention for the action. Here, it shows why the speaker wants the Angel to put sad wings around them.

• we can find our way somehow

  ➔ Modal verb for possibility

  ➔ The modal verb "can" is used to express possibility or ability. In this line, it suggests that finding a way is possible, despite difficulties.

• Escaping from the world we're in

  ➔ Gerund

  ➔ The "-ing" form "Escaping" functions as a gerund, which is a verb acting as a noun. It represents the action of escaping as the subject or object of the sentence.

• the world we're in

  ➔ Relative clause

  ➔ The phrase "we're in" is a relative clause that describes "the world". The relative pronoun "that" is omitted but understood, which is common in informal English.

• we'll meet once more

  ➔ Future with 'will'

  ➔ The contraction "we'll" (we will) expresses a future action or prediction. In this context, it shows the speaker's hope or belief about a future meeting with the Angel.

• I'm waiting here

  ➔ Present continuous

  ➔ The present continuous tense "I'm waiting" (I am waiting) describes an action happening at the moment of speaking. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the waiting.

• can't you see

  ➔ Modal verb in question

  ➔ The negative question "can't you see" uses the modal verb "can" to ask about ability or perception. It expresses frustration or impatience, implying the answer should be obvious.