Lyrics
Angels, angels
Expressing the theme of angels
They didn't want to be but suddenly they're free
Angels didn't choose their freedom, it came unexpectedly
Angels, angels
Reiteration of the presence of angels
I hear them in the trees and I wish that one was me
Hearing angels in nature and expressing a desire to be one
I watch clouds roll overhead
Observing clouds and personal movement
No, it's me that moves instead
Clarifying that it's the speaker who is moving
Round and round, and round
Emphasizing repetitive, circular motion
Clouds are faces I can see
Seeing faces in clouds and realizing mutual awareness
I can see they're seein' me
Perceiving a connection with the clouds
I can tell 'cause we know each other well
Recognizing familiarity with the cloud faces
We know each other well
Highlighting mutual understanding
Angels, angels
Reiteration of the presence of angels
I hear them in the trees, I wish that one was me
Desire to be among the angels in nature
Angels how high have you been?
Questioning the experiences of the departed angels
Since you left this world I'm in
Reflecting on the impact of angels leaving the world
And what did you see 'bout me?
Curiosity about what angels observed about the speaker
Will my time go very far?
Concerns about the speaker's future and the angels' perspective
Does love reach up where you are?
Questioning if love extends to the realm of angels
Then take it along, I pay you for your songs
Offering to pay for the angels' songs and seeking companionship
Can I go? Can I go along?
Asking for permission to join the angels
Angels, angels
Reiteration of the theme of angels
They didn't want to be but suddenly they're free
Angels gaining freedom unexpectedly
Angels, angels
Reiteration of the presence of angels
I hear them in the trees and wish that one was me
Expressing the desire to be among the angels in nature
I wish that one
Expressing a personal desire to be an angel
I wish that one was me
Reiteration of the desire to be among the angels
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