Angels All Around Me… – English Lyrics

• By: Kali Uchis
• Album: Sincerely,

Lyrics & Translation

“Angels All Around Me…” by Kali Uchis offers a beautiful opportunity to explore English through its heartfelt and spiritual lyrics. The song's clear and gentle vocal delivery makes it accessible for language learners to follow along and appreciate the nuances of a vocabulary centered on themes of love, protection, and faith. Its two-part structure provides a unique chance to understand shifts in tone and intention, from personal reflection to a broader, communal prayer.

[English]

Yeah, angels watching over me

Yeah, there's angels

All around me

Yeah, much more than the eye can see

Yeah, there's angels

Watching over me

When life was dangerous, you covered me (covered me)

Under your angel wings (angel wings)

And, with a little patience

I saw all the changes

Who knew life could be (life could be) so sugary sweet? (sugar sweet)

I never knew

Certainly divine protection keeps us safe from harm

All along

He's merciful, he's merciful, it's true

'Cause every step I take

I know I'm not alone, not alone

The light covers me deep down to my bones

Yeah, angels watching over me

Yeah, there's angels

All around me

Yeah, much more than the eye can see

Yeah, there's angels

Watching over me

Rejection was the highest protection

You pushed me in the right direction

And you showed me what wasn't true love

Then you sent some from above

And now I know (now I know) what love is

Love is action (love is action), making things happen

Love is compassion

Lifting you up when life ever lets you down

Making my soul smile

Trust, when you're not around

You're still safe and sound

'Cause you're not alone

Yeah, angels watching over me

Yeah, there's angels

All around me

Yeah, much more than the eye can see

Yeah, there's angels

Watching over me

...

Watching over me

Watching over me

...

Know your heart, your heart

Know your heart, your heart

Know, know, know your heart

Let us pray

The stars in your eyes will never fade

(And I pray) For your happiness 'bout every day

(Never afraid) Don't you ever walk in fear, baby

('Cause I'll be) By your side every step of the way

And when I lay my head to sleep

I pray for our protection and peace

And every single time I wake

I pray that pain will stay away

Gotta be the change you wanna see

Baby, hold my hand and let us pray

Pray, pray, pray, pray

Every night and day

Pray, pray, pray, pray

For some empathy

Pray, pray, pray, pray

Baby, let us pray

Let us pray (I pray)

For the children every single day

Let them play (let them)

Let them sing and laugh infinitely

And I pray (I pray)

That everyone can find a little empathy

We don't gotta understand each other

We just gotta let each other be

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
angel /ˈeɪndʒəl/ A1	noun - a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
watch /wɒtʃ/ A1	verb - to look at or observe something or someone over a period of time
cover /ˈkʌvər/ A2	verb - to place something over or in front of something to protect or conceal it
patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ A2	noun - the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A1	verb - to make or become different noun - the act or process of becoming different
divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ B1	adjective - of or like a god
protection /prəˈtekʃən/ A2	noun - the act of protecting or the state of being protected
merciful /ˈmɜːrɪfəl/ B1	adjective - showing or giving mercy
rejection /rɪˈdʒekʃən/ B1	noun - the act of rejecting or the state of being rejected
direction /dəˈrekʃən/ A2	noun - the course along which someone or something moves
compassion /kəmˈpæʃən/ B2	noun - sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
empathy /ˈɛm.pə.θi/ B2	noun - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
pray /preɪ/ A1	verb - to speak to a god or gods, asking for help, thanking, or showing respect
infinite /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ B1	adjective - extremely large or great; limitless

Key Grammar Structures

• Yeah, much more than the eye can see

  ➔ comparative structures with 'more than'

  ➔ This uses a comparative form where 'much more' intensifies the comparison between the visible and invisible 'angels', emphasizing quantity beyond what can be seen.

• When life was dangerous, you covered me

  ➔ time clauses with 'when'

  ➔ The 'when' clause introduces a past situation ('life was dangerous'), with the main action ('you covered me') happening at the same time, often implying simultaneity in past contexts.

• Who knew life could be so sugary sweet?

  ➔ modal verb 'could' for past possibility

  ➔ The modal 'could' expresses a hypothetical or realized possibility in the past, here wondering about life's sweetness in a rhetorical question, contrasting with prior expectations.

• 'Cause every step I take I know I'm not alone

  ➔ causative conjunction 'because' (informal 'cause)

  ➔ The shortened 'cause' (informal for 'because') connects the reason ('every step I take') to the result ('I'm not alone'), linking action to emotional reassurance in a causal structure.

• Rejection was the highest protection

  ➔ linking verb 'was' with metaphor

  ➔ The linking verb 'was' equates 'rejection' with 'protection', using metaphor to recast rejection as a beneficial force, emphasizing transformation in perspective.

• Love is action, making things happen

  ➔ present simple for general truths and gerund 'making'

  ➔ The present simple affirms timeless truths ('love is action'), with the gerund 'making' (non-finite form following 'is') illustrating ongoing processes of action and impact.

• You're still safe and sound

  ➔ adverb 'still' for adherence or contrast

  ➔ The adverb 'still' emphasizes continued safety despite potential risks, often indicating resilience or that an expected change has not occurred, reinforcing comfort.

• Let us pray

  ➔ imperative mood in first person plural 'let us'

  ➔ The 'let us' form in the imperative invites collective action ('pray'), softening the command into a suggestion for group participation, fostering inclusion.

• We just gotta let each other be

  ➔ informal modal 'gotta' and reflexive pronoun 'each other'

  ➔ The contraction 'gotta' (for 'have got to') indicates necessity informally, while 'each other' refers back reciprocally, promoting mutual respect and non-interference in a casual tone.