Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Yes, you should be afraid
Yes, you should be afraid, baby
They in the bushes, look in the trees
They got they red laser sniper rifles stuck on me
Creeping up slow, ducking down real close
They go to huffing, puffing, knock down the door
Come on now
Well, let's get it started
Load your gun, light the fuse
I'm coming for you, baby
I got to stand and fight
I'm locked and loaded now
I'm heavily armed
I got an angel on each arm
I got that, an angel on each arm, baby
Alright now
You know I got that one on my left, come on
One on my right, alright
They protect me every day and every night, I got that
I saw it so clear, two hearts flying in my mirror
Then I knew good things were gonna come, now, now, now
A fortune teller, she read my palm
She said hard times will soon be over, good times will come
Well, let's get it started
Load your gun, light the fuse
I'm coming for you, baby
I got to stand and fight
I'm locked and loaded now
Heavily armed
I got an angel on each arm, now, now, now
An angel on each arm, baby, yeah
Come on, I got that
One on my left
I got one on my right, alright
They protect me every day and every night, so come on
Yes, you should be afraid
I said, yes, you should be afraid
'Cause I come for everyone
No lies, no regrets, no denial, no empty bets
Just as truth as I am
Alright now
Well, let's get it started
Load your gun, light the fuse
I'm coming for you, baby
I got to stand and fight
I'm locked and loaded now
Heavily armed
I got an angel on each arm, now, now, now
An angel on each arm, baby, come on, huh
You know I got that one on my left
I got one on my right, alright
They protect me every day and every night, so come on
Ooh, come on, I said come on, come on baby
I got the, a bullet with your name on it, best be afraid of it
'Cause I'm coming for you baby
Don't try to stop me, I'm coming to get you, get you, get you, get you
I got an angel on each arm, yeah, alright, yeah
An angel on each arm, baby, alright now
You know I got that one on my left, come on
One on my right, alright
They protect me every day and every night, bring it on baby
Yes, you should be afraid, baby
They in the bushes, look in the trees
They got they red laser sniper rifles stuck on me
Creeping up slow, ducking down real close
They go to huffing, puffing, knock down the door
Come on now
Well, let's get it started
Load your gun, light the fuse
I'm coming for you, baby
I got to stand and fight
I'm locked and loaded now
I'm heavily armed
I got an angel on each arm
I got that, an angel on each arm, baby
Alright now
You know I got that one on my left, come on
One on my right, alright
They protect me every day and every night, I got that
I saw it so clear, two hearts flying in my mirror
Then I knew good things were gonna come, now, now, now
A fortune teller, she read my palm
She said hard times will soon be over, good times will come
Well, let's get it started
Load your gun, light the fuse
I'm coming for you, baby
I got to stand and fight
I'm locked and loaded now
Heavily armed
I got an angel on each arm, now, now, now
An angel on each arm, baby, yeah
Come on, I got that
One on my left
I got one on my right, alright
They protect me every day and every night, so come on
Yes, you should be afraid
I said, yes, you should be afraid
'Cause I come for everyone
No lies, no regrets, no denial, no empty bets
Just as truth as I am
Alright now
Well, let's get it started
Load your gun, light the fuse
I'm coming for you, baby
I got to stand and fight
I'm locked and loaded now
Heavily armed
I got an angel on each arm, now, now, now
An angel on each arm, baby, come on, huh
You know I got that one on my left
I got one on my right, alright
They protect me every day and every night, so come on
Ooh, come on, I said come on, come on baby
I got the, a bullet with your name on it, best be afraid of it
'Cause I'm coming for you baby
Don't try to stop me, I'm coming to get you, get you, get you, get you
I got an angel on each arm, yeah, alright, yeah
An angel on each arm, baby, alright now
You know I got that one on my left, come on
One on my right, alright
They protect me every day and every night, bring it on baby
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An Angel on Each Arm Lyrics as written by Robin A. Thicke James D. Gass
Lyrics © Regard Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
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