Angel
Adam And The Ants · Other Songs - Adam And The Ants
Well come tell me your story
I'll tell you mine
Sunday morning communion
Standing in a line
Feeling like a cannibal
Eating flesh and drinking blood
Diguised as wine
I know someday we're gonna see
Wings spring out from your shoulders
What kind of being are you?
For there are moments upon moments
Upon moments
When you hardly seem to walk the earth
And I realize I've spent my whole life searching
Searching for an angel
For an angel (you're an angel)
So come tell me your story
I'll tell you all
Looking at rococco statues
And paintings on the wall
Sitting up there high and mighty
Was this eden was this hell?
I had to know
Angel
Angel stands as a defining track within the post-punk and new wave canon, showcasing Adam and the Ants at the height of their theatrical flair. Released during the band's formative period, the song captures the energetic, rhythm-driven sound that helped propel the group into the mainstream consciousness. The recording features the distinctive interplay between Adam Ant's charismatic vocals and the band's tight, percussive instrumentation, which became a hallmark of their early work. While often associated with the band's broader exploration of punk aesthetics and historical references, the track remains a staple of their discography. It reflects the group's ability to blend catchy melodies with a raw, danceable edge, cementing their influence on the genre and securing their place in music history.