For An Angel – English Lyrics

• By: Paul van Dyk

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the ethereal sounds of Paul van Dyk's "For An Angel," a timeless trance masterpiece that has captivated audiences for decades. This instrumental anthem offers a unique opportunity to experience the universal language of emotion through its soaring melodies and electrifying beats, making it an exceptional entry point for anyone wishing to understand the soul of electronic dance music. Its ability to evoke joy and connect generations proves that music transcends linguistic barriers.

[English]

These arms are open

This heart is free to grow

Everything I am is ever-falling

No longer afraid of being alone

Even in darkness

Light can learn to flow

It rises through the cracks and illuminates

An offering so beautiful

All what you love

For what you love

All what you love

For what you love

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
open /ˈoʊpən/ A1	adjective - not closed or blocked verb - to make something accessible
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not imprisoned or constrained
grow /ɡroʊ/ A1	verb - to increase in size or develop
falling /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ A1	verb - to move downward under gravity
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A1	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
alone /əˈloʊn/ A1	adjective - without others; solitary
darkness /ˈdɑːrknɪs/ A2	noun - the absence of light
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - brightness from the sun, lamp, etc. adjective - not heavy or dark
flow /floʊ/ A2	verb - to move in a steady stream
rise /raɪz/ A2	verb - to move upward
crack /kræk/ A2	noun - a narrow opening
illuminate /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/ B2	verb - to light up; brighten
offering /ˈɒfərɪŋ/ B1	noun - something given as a gift or sacrifice
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ A2	adjective - pleasing to the senses or mind
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection verb - to care deeply about someone

Key Grammar Structures

• These arms are open

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement, Adjective

  ➔ The plural subject "**arms**" requires the plural verb "**are**". "**These**" is a demonstrative adjective modifying "**arms**".

• This heart is free to grow

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement, Infinitive Clause

  ➔ The singular subject "**heart**" agrees with the singular verb "**is**". "**to grow**" functions as an infinitive clause, modifying "**free**".

• Everything I am is ever-falling

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement, Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ "**Everything**" (singular) agrees with the verb "**is**". "**is falling**" is in the present continuous tense.

• No longer afraid of being alone

  ➔ Adverb of Time, Adjective + Prepositional Phrase, Gerund

  ➔ "**No longer**" is an adverb of time. "**afraid**" (adjective) is modified by the prepositional phrase "**of being alone**". "**being**" functions as a gerund.

• Even in darkness

  ➔ Adverb of Degree, Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ "**Even**" acts as an adverb of degree, emphasizing the following prepositional phrase "**in darkness**".

• Light can learn to flow

  ➔ Modal Verb, Infinitive Clause

  ➔ "**can**" is a modal verb. "**to flow**" is an infinitive clause, functioning as the object of the verb "**learn**".

• It rises through the cracks and illuminates

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement, Conjunction

  ➔ The pronoun "**It**" is the subject and the verbs "**rises**" and "**illuminates**" agree with the subject. "**and**" is a coordinating conjunction.

• An offering so beautiful

  ➔ Article, Adverb of Degree, Adjective

  ➔ "**An**" is the indefinite article. "**so**" is an adverb of degree modifying "**beautiful**" (adjective).

• All what you love

  ➔ Quantifier, Relative Clause

  ➔ "**All**" functions as a quantifier. "**what you love**" is a relative clause, functioning as the object of "**All**".