Hey, you know that feeling when a song just wraps around you like a warm blanket? That’s exactly what “Angels” does for me. Every time I hear it, I’m reminded of those moments when I felt someone was watching over me, even if I couldn’t see them. It’s like Robbie Williams managed to bottle up hope and reassurance into a four-minute track.
What’s incredible about “Angels” is how it resonates with so many people on such a personal level. Whether you’re going through a tough time or celebrating a joyful moment, the song somehow fits perfectly. I read somewhere that Robbie wrote it during a challenging period in his life, and maybe that’s why it feels so genuine—it’s raw emotion set to music.
And get this: despite all his other hits, Robbie has mentioned that “Angels” holds a special place in his heart because it connected him to his audience in a way no other song did. It’s become more than just a song; it’s almost like an anthem for those unspoken feelings we all have
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Me and some of the boys were sitting around the other night
Started talking about politics, religion, love and life
And what a shame it was about 9/11
And what about hell and what about heaven
And is there or isn’t there angels on earth
And then one guy said
Well you can take that for what it’s worth
If it’s something I can see or something I can touch
Well I might believe in all that stuff
So I just had to say to him
Are you telling me that you’ve never seen an angel?
Never felt the presence of one standing by?
No robe of white
No halo in site
Well you missed the most obvious thing
Man, are you blind?
Just look in your mothers eyes
And then I said who went through the pain
And smiled through the tears on the day of your birth?
She counted your fingers and toes and thank god you were whole
Son you outta know who loved you first, that’s right
And who always came running every time you cried out
And how many more things have you forgotten about
And who tried their best to teach you wrong from right
And how many nights did she leave on the light
While she waited and prayed that you came in
And who’d be there for you right up to the end
Think about it tonight
Are you telling me that you’ve never seen an angel?
Never felt the presence of one standing by?
No robe of white
No halo in site
Well you missed the most obvious thing
Aw man, are you blind?
Just look in your mothers eyes
Aw man, are you blind?
Just look in your mothers eyes
That’s right