Angel
Chaka Khan · Funk This [2007]
Troubled little angel
Inconsistent flying blind most of the time
Drama queen
Pretty and untangling
Feathers in her wings
Captured by her dreams
Desperately she sings
Needy little baby, open up your heart
Don't you be afraid to feel
Needy little baby, hiding deep inside
Don't you know your love can heal
Troubled little angel
Inconsistent flying blind most of the time
[Incomprehensible] yeah
Always rearranging thoughts
Wreckage of her life
Ever fallen times
To hope that she'll be free
Needy little baby, open up your eyes
Don't you be afraid to feel
Needy little baby hiding deep inside
Don't you know your love can heal, oh yeah
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm trying
Oh yeah, oh
Talking to you angel, angel
Deep inside of me
Talking to you angel, angel
Why can't you be free?
Angel, angel, deep inside of me, yeah
Talking to you angel, angel
[Incomprehensible] to be free
Ooh, yeah
One day you'll open your wings of life
One day you'll fly
Ooh, yeah, yeah, one day you'll fly
Inconsistent flying blind most of the time
Drama queen
Pretty and untangling
Feathers in her wings
Captured by her dreams
Desperately she sings
Needy little baby, open up your heart
Don't you be afraid to feel
Needy little baby, hiding deep inside
Don't you know your love can heal
Troubled little angel
Inconsistent flying blind most of the time
[Incomprehensible] yeah
Always rearranging thoughts
Wreckage of her life
Ever fallen times
To hope that she'll be free
Needy little baby, open up your eyes
Don't you be afraid to feel
Needy little baby hiding deep inside
Don't you know your love can heal, oh yeah
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm trying
Oh yeah, oh
Talking to you angel, angel
Deep inside of me
Talking to you angel, angel
Why can't you be free?
Angel, angel, deep inside of me, yeah
Talking to you angel, angel
[Incomprehensible] to be free
Ooh, yeah
One day you'll open your wings of life
One day you'll fly
Ooh, yeah, yeah, one day you'll fly
Angel - Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan's 2007 recording of "Angel" appears on the album Funk This, marking a return to her signature R&B and soulful style. The track showcases her renowned vocal power and emotive delivery, characteristic of her extensive discography spanning decades. Released as part of a compilation celebrating her career, the song reflects her ability to blend classic soul influences with contemporary production. It stands as a testament to her status as a leading figure in the genre, offering a powerful performance that honors her legacy while appealing to modern audiences. The recording captures the essence of her live prowess and studio artistry, reinforcing her reputation for delivering emotionally resonant music.