I sit and wait
Does an angel contemplate my fate?
Do they know
The places where we go when we're grey and old?
'Cause I've been told
That salvation lets their wings unfold
So when I'm lying in my bed
Thoughts running through my head
And I feel that love is dead
I'm loving angels instead
And through it all, she offers me protection
A lot of love and affection, whether I'm right or wrong
And down the waterfall, wherever it may take me
I know that life won't break me, when I come to call
She won't forsake me
I'm loving angels instead, wow
When I'm feeling weak
And my pain walks down a one-way street
I look above
And I know I'll always be blessed with love
And as the feeling grows
She breathes flesh to my bones
And when love is dead
(I'm loving angels instead)
(And through it all, she offers me protection)
(A lot of love and affection, whether I'm right or wrong)
(And down the waterfall, wherever it may take me)
(I know that life won't break me) when I come to call, come on!
(She won't forsake me)
I'm loving angels instead
Come on!
One last time
And through it all, she offers me protection
A lot of love and affection, whether I'm right or wrong
Down the waterfall, wherever it may take me
(I know that life won't break me) when I come to call
She won't forsake me
I'm loving angels instead
Knebworth, I love you!
About This Song
"Angels" is a deeply emotional ballad about seeking comfort and protection from a higher power or spiritual presence during times of loneliness and despair. The lyrics explore themes of mortality, faith, and the search for unconditional love, with Williams contemplating whether angels watch over him and provide salvation when human love feels absent or insufficient. Musically, the song builds from a gentle piano-driven opening to a soaring, anthemic chorus that showcases Williams' powerful vocals and creates an almost hymn-like quality. The track became Williams' signature song and a defining moment in British pop culture, resonating with audiences through its vulnerable exploration of spiritual longing and its ability to transform personal anguish into universal hope. Its enduring popularity stems from how it captures the very human need for protection and meaning in moments of profound uncertainty.
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