Angelus

Dover's song 'Angelus' delves deep into the emotional landscape of sorrow and longing. The repetitive nature of the lyrics, particularly the phrase 'I feel so much sorrow on my skin,' emphasizes the pervasive and almost physical nature of the protagonist's grief. This sorrow is not just an emotional state but something that is felt deeply and tangibly, as if it has become a part of their very being. The repetition serves to underline the intensity and inescapability of this feeling, making it clear that the sorrow is all-consuming.

The lyrics also touch on themes of abandonment and loneliness. The lines 'With everybody gone, don't you get sick alone?' and 'I wish you were at home, I wish you didn't go' suggest a deep sense of isolation. The protagonist is left alone, yearning for the presence of someone who has left. This absence is keenly felt, and the longing for the return of this person is palpable. The repeated wish for the person to be at home indicates a desire for comfort and normalcy, something that has been disrupted by their departure.

The imagery of waiting for someone to 'wash my blood' adds a layer of complexity to the song. Blood can symbolize life, pain, and sacrifice, and the act of washing it away could represent a desire for cleansing, healing, or redemption. This line suggests that the protagonist is waiting for someone to help them heal from their emotional wounds, to cleanse them of their sorrow. The repetition of this line reinforces the idea that this healing is something the protagonist is desperately waiting for, but it also hints at a sense of hopelessness, as if they are unsure if this healing will ever come.