Not An Angel Lyrics – Tems

[Verse 1]
I was a loner when I was with you
I would’ve given myself for you
Now I’m changing over, I’m movin’ on now
No turning back, I can’t be with you

Explanation of Verse 1
The speaker reflects on their history, describing themselves as a” nonconformer” when they were with the other person. Despite the amenability to give everything for the relationship, there is a consummation of the need to move on and an assertion that there is no turning back.

[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t need you looking for me (Hey, hey)
All you did was give me nothing, oh nah
Overthinking every morning (Mornin’), oh
Take me out your life, life

Explanation of Pre-Chorus
The speaker expresses a sense of commission and independence, asserting that they do not need the other person looking for them. There is a citation of overthinking in the mornings, maybe representing the emotional risk of the relationship. The speaker declares the need to be taken out of the other person’s life.

[Chorus]
’Cause I’m not an angel
I’m just a girl that knows the truth
And I couldn’t save you (Nah, nah)
You couldn’t see what I’ve been through
I’ll cut my losses in peace
I don’t need nothing else from you
‘Cause I’m not angel (An angel, no)
I know I did all I could do

Explanation of Chorus
The chorus reinforces the idea that the speaker isn’t an angel but a person who knows the verity about the situation. Despite not being suitable to save the other person, the speaker emphasizes their adaptability and capability to cut losses in peace. The lyrics suggest a sense of check and moving forward, with a clear acknowledgment that the speaker did all they could do.

[Verse 2]
Don’t say you love me
Baby, I don’t need your loving
But I prefer, “I’m sorry”
All of a sudden you’re asking for me
You know your love don’t do nothing for mе
Right now we’re not going nowherе
Other than a graveyard, baby
You know your love don’t do nothing for me

Explanation of Verse 2
The speaker advises the other person not to declare love, stating that they do not need it. Despite the other person’s unforeseen change and expression of guilt, the speaker is firm in their decision to move on. There is a reference to a graveyard, emblematizing the end of the relationship.

[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t need you looking for me (Hey, hey)
All you did was give me nothing, oh nah
Overthinking every morning (Morning), oh
Take me out your life, life, oh

Explanation of Pre-Chorus
The speaker expresses a sense of commission and independence, asserting that they do not need the other person looking for them. There is a citation of overthinking in the mornings, maybe representing the emotional risk of the relationship. The speaker declares the need to be taken out of the other person’s life.

[Chorus]
‘Cause I’m not an angel
I’m just a girl that knows the truth
And I couldn’t save you (Nah, nah)
You couldn’t see what I’ve been through (Through)

Explanation of Chorus
The chorus reinforces the idea that the speaker isn’t an angel but a person who knows the verity about the situation. Despite not being suitable to save the other person, the speaker emphasizes their adaptability and capability to cut losses in peace. The lyrics suggest a sense of check and moving forward, with a clear acknowledgment that the speaker did all they could do.

[Bridge]
So many girls around you, ’round you
They always calling you, “Bae” (‘Round you)
But they don’t love you, love you, love you
Baby, they always come around (‘Round you)
Always tryna call you, “Baby” (‘Round you)
But they don’t know you, know you, know you

Explanation of Bridge
The ground introduces the presence of other girls around the person, emphasizing that they do not truly love him. The speaker notes that these individualities are only around for convenience and do not really know the person.

[Outro]
‘Cause I’m not an angel
I’m just a girl that knows the truth
And I couldn’t save you
You couldn’t see what I’ve been through

Explanation of Outro
The outro repeats the chorus, emphasizing that the speaker isn’t an angel, but rather someone who knows the verity and could not save the other person. The lyrics suggest futurity and check, with a clear understanding that the speaker has done everything they could.