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I shot an angel with my father's rifle 00:01
I should've set it free but I- (our Father) 00:07
I shot an angel with my (hallowed be thy Name) 00:12
Father's rifle (Thy Kingdom come) 00:16
I should've set it free but I- 00:21
Hush little angel, don't say a word 00:26
Bottle full of pills, passed out on the curb 00:28
Sun brings heat and it just won't snow 00:32
Noose like a necklace on my neck, won't go 00:35
I was too disloyal 'cause I won't understand 00:38
Blade for your cries, count a penny for my sins 00:41
Water flies off, and the lake don't stream 00:44
Wrist down the river, not across, wanna bleed 00:48
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away 00:50
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay 00:57
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away 01:03
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay 01:10
Wake up to your face 01:16
I'm straight-forward, fuck a pace 01:18
What I wanted just so happened to be you 01:22
Couldn't picture being a moment in your shoes 01:25
When I think back to the kidney failures 01:28
Broken promise, I failed 01:31
I won't deny it, I hailed the ground you walk on, yeah 01:33
Heart stops, you walk away 01:41
You're good today, you're gone tomorrow 01:46
I carry my heart on my face, I'm so depressed 01:51
What good is sex? 01:57
I pray that you would love me less 01:59
And now it's here, hand on my chest 02:03
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away 02:08
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay 02:13
Grow your wings, fly away, fly away, fly away 02:20
You don't wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay 02:27
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WingRiddenAngel – English Lyrics

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XXXTENTACION
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Discover the raw emotion of XXXTENTACION's "WingRiddenAngel," a song that offers a profound look into themes of love, loss, and internal struggle. Through its poignant lyrics and melancholic melody, you can explore complex emotional expressions in English. The song's use of metaphor and vivid imagery makes it a compelling piece for language learners to delve into the nuances of lyrical storytelling and the expression of deep personal feelings.

[English]
I shot an angel with my father's rifle
I should've set it free but I- (our Father)
I shot an angel with my (hallowed be thy Name)
Father's rifle (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 disloyal 'cause I won't understand
Blade for your cries, count a penny for my sins
Water flies 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 wanted 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 hailed the ground you walk on, yeah
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
...

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Vocabulary Meanings

shot

/ʃɒt/

A1
  • verb
  • - to fire a bullet or projectile from a gun

angel

/ˈeɪndʒəl/

A1
  • noun
  • - a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God

rifle

/ˈraɪfəl/

A2
  • noun
  • - a gun with a long barrel that fires bullets

free

/friː/

A1
  • adjective
  • - not imprisoned or enslaved

pill

/pɪl/

A2
  • noun
  • - a small rounded mass of medicine

curb

/kɜːrb/

B1
  • noun
  • - the edge of a sidewalk

noose

/nuːs/

B1
  • noun
  • - a loop with a running knot that tightens when pulled

necklace

/ˈnɛk.leɪs/

A2
  • noun
  • - a piece of jewelry worn around the neck

disloyal

/ˌdɪsˈlɔɪəl/

B2
  • adjective
  • - not loyal; unfaithful

blade

/bleɪd/

A2
  • noun
  • - the flat cutting part of a knife or sword

penny

/ˈpɛni/

A1
  • noun
  • - a coin of low value

wrist

/rɪst/

A2
  • noun
  • - the joint connecting the hand and forearm

wings

/wɪŋz/

A1
  • noun
  • - a body part that allows birds, bats, and insects to fly

depressed

/dɪˈprɛst/

B1
  • adjective
  • - feeling sad and without hope

pray

/preɪ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to speak to a god or gods

chest

/tʃɛst/

A1
  • noun
  • - the front part of the body between the neck and the abdomen

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