Baby put your arms around me
Tell me I’m a problem
Know I’m not the girl you thought you knew and that you wanted
Underneath the pretty face is something complicated
I come with a side of trouble
But I know that’s why you’re staying
Because you’re no angel either, baby
‘Cause you’re no angel either, baby
‘Cause you’re no angel either, baby
‘Cause you’re no angel either, baby
No I’m not an angel either, but at least I’m trying
I know I drive you crazy, but would you rather that I be a machine
Who doesn’t notice when you late or when you’re lying
I love you even more than who I thought you were before
Because you’re no angel either, baby
‘Cause you’re no angel either, baby
‘Cause you’re no angel either, baby
‘Cause you’re no angel either, baby
Tell me, do you wanna ride?
Tell me, do you wanna ride?
Ride around, ride around
Ride around
Will you ride around with that H-town?
If there’s candles near your bed, no need for a spell
Stop acting so scared, just do what I tell
First, both of my legs go back on your head
And whatever you want
Yeah, baby, I’ll bet it comes true
Baby put your arms around me
Tell me I’m a problem
Know I’m not the girl you thought you knew and that you wanted
Underneath the pretty face is something complicated
I come with a side of trouble
But I know that’s why you’re staying
Because you’re no angel either, baby
‘Cause you’re no angel either, baby
‘Cause you’re no angel either, baby
‘Cause you’re no angel either, baby
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no, no
Unmasking Vulnerability and Imperfection
“No Angel” by Beyoncé dives into the raw realities of love and relationships, stripping away any pretense of perfection. Throughout the song, Beyoncé admits her own flaws and complexities, acknowledging that she is not the idealized partner her lover may have imagined. The track explores the idea that both partners bring their own imperfections, emphasizing mutual honesty over unrealistic expectations. Beyoncé’s candid lyrics highlight the value of accepting each other’s darkness and the comfort found in shared vulnerability. The recurring refrain, “‘Cause you’re no angel either, baby,” turns the song into a dialogue about equality in imperfection, making it deeply relatable and emotionally resonant.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Caroline Polachek, James Fauntleroy, Beyoncé Knowles, Boots
Release Year: 2013
Label: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records