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”
Driving away to the east and into the past
History recedes in my rear view mirror
Carried away on a wave of music down a desert road
Memory humming at the heart of a factory town
All my life
I've been workin' them angels overtime
Riding and driving and living so close to the edge
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels overtime
Riding through the Range of Light to the wounded city
Filling my spirit with the wildest wish to fly
Oh, taking the high road, taking that high road to the wounded city
Memory strumming at the heart of a moving picture
All this time
I've been workin' them angels overtime
Riding and diving and flying just over the edge
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels overtime
Driving down the razor's edge 'tween the past and the future
Oh, turn up the music and smile
Get carried away on the songs and stories of vanished times
Memory drumming at the heart of an English winter
Memories beating at the heart of an African village
All my life
I've been workin' them angels overtime
Riding and driving and living so close to the edge
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels overtime
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels
History recedes in my rear view mirror
Carried away on a wave of music down a desert road
Memory humming at the heart of a factory town
All my life
I've been workin' them angels overtime
Riding and driving and living so close to the edge
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels overtime
Riding through the Range of Light to the wounded city
Filling my spirit with the wildest wish to fly
Oh, taking the high road, taking that high road to the wounded city
Memory strumming at the heart of a moving picture
All this time
I've been workin' them angels overtime
Riding and diving and flying just over the edge
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels overtime
Driving down the razor's edge 'tween the past and the future
Oh, turn up the music and smile
Get carried away on the songs and stories of vanished times
Memory drumming at the heart of an English winter
Memories beating at the heart of an African village
All my life
I've been workin' them angels overtime
Riding and driving and living so close to the edge
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels overtime
Workin' them angels
Workin' them angels
Lyrics submitted by stephanierush07
Workin' Them Angels Lyrics as written by Geddy Lee Weinrib Alex Lifeson
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment
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I like how it could be very specific, or very vague. Clearly this is Neil. But it's also about how sometimes you look back on everything you've been through in life, and it seems like there was a supernatural power that was keeping you safe. Kind of like how life's a road, and roads can be dangerous.
Which is an interesting thing to think about. Some people are reckless their whole life, and don't get hurt. Some are careful, and still get consequences. But the question is, why would the supernatural power protect one and not the other. Reminds me of Job. It's cool when things connect.
@TrooperSeven <br /> <br /> Kinda like aliens, eh?<br /> <br /> Some love being reckless in every aspect and God still rewards them because of their faith. <br /> <br /> You are very accurate, though. God does guide our lives. It doesn't matter how careful you are because He's going to make sure you spend eternity in HIS HELL. Created by God, especially for one.