Angel – English Lyrics

• By: The Weeknd
• Album: Beauty Behind The Madness

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into The Weeknd's "Angel," the poignant final track from *Beauty Behind the Madness*. This song is special because it strips back the bravado to reveal deep vulnerability, showcasing the artist's command of evocative R&B storytelling as he wrestles with love and self-worth. Listening closely reveals nuances in his vocal delivery that paint a complex picture of regret and hope.

[English]

Ooohh

Angel, oh, oh, oh, oh

Knew you were special from the moment I saw you

I saw you, yeah

I said angel, oh, oh, oh, oh

I feel you're closer every time I call you

I call you

'Cause all I see are wings

I can see your wings

But I know what I am and the life I live

Yeah, the life I live

And even though I sin, we all want 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

Somebody to love

Somebody to love

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Said angel, woah, oh, 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, oh

I'm so desensitized to feeling these 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

Yeah, the life I live

And even though I sin, we all want 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

Somebody to love

Somebody to love

Yeah, yeah, yeah

And even though we live inside

A dangerously empty life

You always seem to bring the light

You always seem to bring the 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

Somebody to love

Somebody to love

Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh

I hope you find somebody

I hope you find somebody

I hope you find somebody

I hope you find somebody to love

Somebody to love

Somebody to love

Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh

I hope you find somebody

I hope you find somebody

I hope you find somebody

I hope you find somebody to love

Somebody to love

Somebody to love

Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh

Ooh, somebody, baby

I hope you find somebody

I hope you find somebody

I hope you find somebody, baby

Somebody to love

Somebody to love

Yeah, yeah, yeah

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
special ˈspɛʃəl A2	adjective - better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual
moment ˈmoʊmənt A1	noun - a very short period of time
closer ˈkloʊzər A2	adjective - nearer in space, time, or relationship
wings wɪŋz A1	noun - a part of the body of a bird or insect that is used for flying
sin sɪn A2	noun - an offense against religious or moral law verb - to commit a sin
meant mɛnt A2	verb - past tense of 'mean'; to intend to express or refer to
desensitized dɪˈsɛnsɪˌtaɪzd B2	adjective - no longer responsive to a stimulus, especially as a result of repeated exposure
emotions ɪˈmoʊʃənz A2	noun - a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others
dangerously ˈdeɪndʒərəsli B1	adverb - in a way that is dangerous
empty ˈɛmpti A1	adjective - containing nothing; not filled or occupied
light laɪt A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible verb - to provide with light or brighten
somebody ˈsʌmˌbɑdi A1	pronoun - used to refer to a person without naming them
love lʌv A1	noun - a deep affection or profound care for someone verb - to feel deep affection for someone

Key Grammar Structures

• Knew you were special from the moment I saw you

  ➔ Past Simple in Past Perfect Context

  ➔ The use of 'knew' (Past Simple) indicates an action that occurred before another past action ('saw you'). It highlights the sequence of events.

• I feel you're closer every time I call you

  ➔ Present Simple with Adverbial Clause

  ➔ The Present Simple ('feel') is used with an adverbial clause ('every time I call you') to describe a habitual action that occurs under a specific condition.

• But I know what I am and the life I live

  ➔ Coordination of Noun Clauses

  ➔ The use of 'and' coordinates two noun clauses ('what I am' and 'the life I live'), showing they are equally important in the sentence.

• And even though I sin, we all want to live

  ➔ Concessive Clause with 'Even Though'

  ➔ The concessive clause ('even though I sin') contrasts with the main clause ('we all want to live'), showing a contradiction or exception.

• I hope you find somebody to love

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood in Purpose Clause

  ➔ The subjunctive mood ('find somebody to love') expresses a wish or desire, indicating the action is not guaranteed.

• You always seem to bring the light

  ➔ Seem + Infinitive

  ➔ 'Seem' is followed by the infinitive ('to bring') to express an appearance or impression of an action.