About An Angel

Ethereal Descent: Unraveling the Mystical Tale in BlackØwl's 'About An Angel'
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Lyrics

Silent steps under deadly trees

Suggests a quiet and cautious movement beneath ominous trees.

I can't find a way out of the hill

The speaker feels trapped and struggles to find an escape from a challenging situation represented by the "hill."

Forgotten memories caught in the mist

Memories have been forgotten and are obscured by a mysterious mist.

By the ancient spell of a witch

References a spell cast by a witch, implying a supernatural influence on the speaker's experiences.


Follow the guide of will o' the wisp

Following a mystical light (will o' the wisp) leading to a cage made of bones, symbolizing confinement.

Till a cage made outta bones

Describes a cage made of bones, representing containment and restrictions.

Locking fear, darkness, sorrow and doubt

The cage locks away emotions such as fear, darkness, sorrow, and doubt.

Odd signs carved in a black stone

Mentions mysterious symbols carved in a black stone, possibly adding to the mystical or occult atmosphere.


It's about an Angel

Introduces the central theme: an angelic figure.

Who fell from the stars

Describes the angel as one who fell from the stars, suggesting a celestial origin.

She is my Angel

The speaker claims a personal connection to the angel, referring to her as "my Angel."

Who taught me to die

States that the angel taught the speaker about death, implying a transformative or enlightening experience.


Grey clouds whirling in my mind

Depicts a mental state with tumultuous thoughts represented by swirling grey clouds.

Dead fingers trap me in a dream

Feelings of entrapment are reinforced by the imagery of dead fingers trapping the speaker in a dream.

See a light diving from up high

A celestial light descends from above, symbolizing hope or salvation.

And embraces me with her wings

The angel embraces the speaker with wings, suggesting protection or comfort.


Now the axe is about to fall

The speaker senses impending danger or adversity, represented by the falling axe.

I feel the warmth of her love

The warmth of the angel's love is felt as a source of comfort and reassurance.

As the sound of a chiming bell

The sound of a chiming bell signals a positive change, lifting the speaker from a difficult situation.

Takes me up and gets me outta this Hell

The bell's sound helps the speaker escape from a metaphorical hell.


It's about an Angel

Reiterates the theme of the fallen angel, emphasizing the celestial origin.

Who fell from the stars

Reaffirms the angel's fall from the stars.

She is my Angel

Restates the personal connection, referring to the angel as "my Angel."

Who taught me to die

Repeats the idea that the angel taught the speaker about death.

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