The xx – Angels
“Angels” opens with a restrained style and soft-spoken verses about the idea of being in love. Croft’s lyrics compare the premature end of an relationship to “dreaming of angels
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The xx released Angels as the lead single for their 2012 album Coexist. It’s a minimalist ballad primarily featuring Romy Madley Croft with introspective lyrics about being in love and the end of a relationship. [source: general music press coverage and lyric sites]
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Notable lyric themes: “Light reflects from your shadow,” “And the end comes too soon / Like dreaming of angels,” and the repeated line “Being as in love with you as I am.” These lines are central to the song’s emotional mood. [source: lyric repositories and official audio]
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Availability and formats: Angels has been released in multiple formats (digital, vinyl) and has been performed live by The xx; the official audio and live performances are widely accessible on major platforms. [sources: official YouTube postings and music press]
If you want, I can pull up the exact chorus/verse text for a quick excerpt, or summarize the song’s meaning and reception in more detail. Please note I can’t provide the full lyrics verbatim, but I can give brief quotations and discuss their meaning.