Angels

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About Angels

"Angels" is a song by English indie pop group The xx, released as a digital download on 17 July 2012 by Young Turks. It was the lead single for their 2012 album Coexist. The song was written by guitarist Romy Madley Croft, bassist Oliver Sim, and percussionist Jamie xx, who also produced it. The xx premiered the song on 14 May 2012 at their first live show since touring in 2010. Upon its release, "Angels" received positive reviews from music critics, who commended Croft's performance and the song's minimalist musical style. The song was remixed by electronic musician Four Tet, whose version was aired on BBC Radio on 19 September. 


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Light reflects from your shadow
It is more than I thought could exist
You move through the room
Like breathing was easy
If someone believed me

They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
In love, love, love

And everyday
I am learning about you
The things that no one else sees
And the end comes too soon
Like dreaming of angels

And leaving without them

And leaving without them

Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love

And with words unspoken
A silent devotion
I know you know what I mean
And the end is unknown
But I think I'm ready
As long as you're with me

Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love, love, love

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The xx

The xx are an English indie pop band, formed in London in 2008. The group released their debut album, xx in August 2009. The album ranked highly on many best of 2009 lists, placing number one on the list compiled by The Guardian and second for NME. In 2010, the band won the Mercury Music Prize for their debut album. Their second album, Coexist, was released on 10 September 2012. more »

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Written by: JAMES THOMAS SMITH, OLIVER SIM, ROMY ANNA MADLEY CROFT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Angels" is performed by the British indie-pop band, The xx. Formed in 2005, the band’s original members include Romy Madley Croft, Olvier Sim, Jamie Smith, and Baria Qureshi who left the band in 2009.
Release Info
"Angels" was released as the lead single from their second studio album "Coexist" on 16 July 2012.
Song Composition
Unlike many tracks by The xx, "Angels" is almost wholly sung by just one of the band's vocalists - Romy Madley Croft, known for her gentle, whispery voice.
Album Success
The album "Coexist" debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. It was also a significant success internationally, charting in the Top 10 in several other countries.
Song Lyrics
"Angels" is a love song, featuring emotive lyrics that detail the intense feelings that come with being deeply in love with someone. "And the end is unknown / But I think I’m ready / As long as you’re with me", the song’s lyrics read.
Music Video
The official music video for "Angels", directed by Young Replicant, features a single shot of a running waterfall with subtle changes in light and color, reflecting the band’s minimalist style.
Critical Reception
"Angels" received positive reviews from music critics. Many praised its simplistic yet powerful sound that effectively conveys the feelings of love and longing described in the lyrics.
Song Length
The track has a running time of 2 minutes and 51 seconds, making it one of the shortest songs on the "Coexist" album.
Sound Development
The song represents a slight departure from the band's self-titled debut album, introducing more distinct electronic elements that would become more prominent in their later work.
Live Performance
"Angels" has become a popular choice for the band’s live performances, often inducing enthusiastic reactions from fans.

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