Lyrics
The Angel on my shoulder
The presence of guidance or conscience influencing decisions.
They say they’re proud of me
People express admiration or approval for the speaker.
They don’t know where I’m going
The speaker's destination or future plans are unknown to others.
They don’t know where I’ve been
Others are unaware of the speaker's past experiences.
I never cut a corner
The speaker avoids taking shortcuts or compromising principles.
I don’t do it for free
The speaker doesn't engage in activities without compensation.
So if you’ve got the order
If there's a demand or request, the speaker has the solution.
I’ve got the recipe
The speaker has the knowledge or ability to address specific needs.
Na na na na na naaa na
Repetition of a melodic phrase or chant, possibly emphasizing confidence or certainty.
Na na na nana na
-Na na na na na naaa na
-I’ve got the recipe
-Na na na na na naaa na
-Na na na nana na
-Na na na na na naaa na
-The Angel on my shoulder
Reiteration of themes of guidance, pride, unknown future, integrity, and capability.
They say they’re proud of me
-They don’t know where I’m going
-They don’t know where I’ve been
-I never cut a corner
-I don’t do it for free
-So if you’ve got the order
-I’ve got the recipe
-I’ve got the recipe
Confirmation of possessing the necessary solution or skill.
I’ve got the recipe
-They don’t know where I’m going
Reiteration of the theme of others being unaware of the speaker's past and future.
They don’t know where I’ve been
-They don’t know where I’m going
-They don’t know where I’ve been
-They don’t know where I’m going
-They don’t know where I’ve been
-They don’t know where I’ve been
-Na na na na na naaa na
Repetition of the melodic phrase, reinforcing the message of having the recipe.
Na na na nana na
-Na na na na na naaa na
-Na na na nana na
-Na na na na na naaa na
-Na na na nana na
-Na na na na na naaa na
-Na na na nana na
-Na na na na na naaa na
-Na na na nana na
-Na na na na na naaa na
-Na na na nana na
-The Angel on my shoulder
Restatement of themes related to guidance, pride, unknown journey, work ethic, and possessing the solution.
They say they’re proud of me
-They don’t know where I’m going
-They don’t know where I’ve been
-I never cut a corner
-I don’t do it for free
-So if you’ve got the order
-I’ve got the recipe
-I’ve got the recipe
Final affirmation of having the recipe, concluding the song.
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