☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics express longing, love, and the desire for innocence and purity
- The singer sometimes wishes to be an angel or someone else, possibly someone he admires or loves
- The expressions 'sweet honey from above' and 'honey kisses' symbolize the sweetness and nourishment of love
- Possible dangers and injustices in life are also addressed, of which the singer is not afraid
- The song is an expression of longing and love, despite the challenges and difficulties of life
Interpretation
The song 'An Angel' by
The Kelly Family is an emotional song that expresses longing, love, and the desire for innocence and purity. The song begins with waking up from a dream where the singer had wings and was chasing butterflies until the sunrise broke his eyes. This is an image of freedom, lightness, and innocence.
The chorus 'Sometimes I wish I were an Angel, sometimes I wish I were you' shows the singer's longing to be someone else, perhaps someone with more innocence and purity, or someone they admire or love.
The lines 'And all the sweet honey from above, pour it all over me sweet love' and 'while you're flying around my head, your honey kisses keep me fed' express love and affection. The singer longs for the sweetness and nourishment of love, which sustains and fulfills them.
But despite all the longing and love, there is also danger and injustice, 'But there's danger in the air, tryin' so hard to be unfair'. This could be a hint at the challenges and difficulties of life that try to make us afraid. But the singer declares that they are not afraid.
Overall, 'An Angel' is a song about longing, love, and the desire for innocence, purity, and freedom, despite the challenges and difficulties of life.