Angel

The song 'Angel' by Emma Duncan tells the story of an angelic figure who experiences a journey of self-discovery and transformation. The lyrics paint a picture of an angel who once shone brightly but becomes entangled in the complexities of human emotions and relationships. The angel, symbolizing purity and light, finds herself caught in the 'heart and mind' of another, suggesting a deep emotional connection that may have led to a loss of her own identity.

As the song progresses, the angel lays down her 'wings and her halo,' indicating a sacrifice or a decision to abandon her celestial attributes for something more earthly. Despite her attempts to fit into this new role, she cannot 'dim her glow,' which implies that her true nature cannot be fully suppressed or hidden. The 'writing on the walls up in the sky' and the 'thousands of reasons why' could refer to the signs and reasons the angel encounters that lead her to realize her true purpose or calling. The tangled glow 'like a line' suggests a moment of clarity where she understands the entanglements that have held her back.

In the final verses, the angel takes up a 'spade and her apron,' symbols of work and service, with a smile, indicating acceptance and contentment with her new role. The repeated plea to 'please remember me' is a poignant reminder of her past existence and the light she once embodied. The song concludes with a sense of liberation, as the angel, now 'made of light,' flies 'free,' having found her place and purpose. The song's narrative explores themes of identity, transformation, and the search for one's true self amidst life's challenges.