EXO’s song “Angel” explores themes of eternal love, devotion, and protectiveness. The lyrics depict a narrator who feels like they were born anew to become a guardian angel for their loved one, vowing to shelter them from hardship and pain forever.

Song Credits

  • Artist: EXO-K
  • Album: MAMA
  • Released: April 8, 2012
  • Length: 3:00
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyrics: Cho Yun Kyoung
  • Producers: DK, Hyuk Shin, Sasha Hamilton

EXO-K “Angel” Official Audio

EXO-K “Angel” Lyrics

Hangul

마치 아무것도 모르는 아이로 그렇게
다시 태어난 순간 같이
잠시 꿈일까봐 한 번 더
눈 감았다 떠 보니
역시 너무 간절했던
네 앞에 기도하듯 서 있어
단 한 번만 네 옆에서
발을 맞춰 걸어 보고파 한 번,
딱 한 번만요

너의 세상으로 여린 바람을 타고
네 곁으로 어디에서 왔냐고
해맑게 묻는 네게 비밀이라 말했어
마냥 이대로 함께 걸으면
어디든 천국일테니

미카엘 보다 넌 나에게 눈부신 존재
감히 누가 너를 거역해
내가 용서를 안 해
에덴 그 곳에 발을 들인
태초의 그 처럼 매일
너 하나만 향하며
마음으로 믿으며

아주 작은 것이라도
널 힘들게 하지 못하게
항상 지키고 싶어 I’m eternally love

너의 수호자로 저 거센 바람을 막고
네 편으로 모두 다 등을 돌려도
힘에 겨운 어느 날 네 눈물을 닦아 줄
그런 한 사람 될 수 있다면
어디든 천국일테니

널 사랑하게 돼버린 난 이제 더 이상
돌아갈 곳이 없어요
날개를 거둬가셨죠 (oh no)
영원한 삶을 잃었대도 행복한 이유
나의 영원 이젠 그대이니까
Eternally Love

너의 세상으로 여린 바람을 타고
네 곁으로 어디에서 왔냐고
해맑게 묻는 네게 비밀이라 말했어
마냥 이대로 함께 걸으면
어디든 천국일테니

Romanized

Machi amugeotdo moreuneun airo geureohge
Dasi tae-eonan sungan gati
Jamsi ggumilkkabwa han beon deo
Nun gamatda ddeo boni
Yeoksi neomu ganjeolhaetdeon
Ne ape gidohadeut seo isseo
Dan han beonman ne yeopeseo
Bareul majchwo georeo bogopa han beon,
Ddak han beonmanyo

Neoui sesangeuro yeorin barameul tago
Ne gyeoteuro eodieseo watnyago
Haemarkge mutneun nege bimirira malhaesseo
Manyang idaero hamkke georeumyeon
Eodideun cheongugilteni

Mikael boda neon naege nunbusin jonjae
Gamhi nuga neoreul geoyeokhae
Naega yongseoreul an hae
Eden geu gose bareul deurin
Taechoui geu cheoreom maeil
Neo hanaman hyanghamyeo
Maeumeuro mideumyeo

Aju jageun geosirado
Neol himdeulge haji mothage
Hangsang jikigo sipeo I’m eternally love

Neoui suhojaro jeo geosen barameul makgo
Ne pyeoneuro modu da deungeul dollyeodo
Hime gyeoun eoneu nal ne nunmureul dakka jul
Geureon han saram doel su itdamyeon
Eodideun cheongugilteni

Neol saranghage dwaebeorin nan ije deo isang
Doragal goshi eobseoyo
Nalgaereul geodwogasyeotjyo (oh no)
Yeongwonhan salmeul irheotdaedo haengbokhan iyu
Naui yeongwon ijen geudaeinikka
Eternally Love

Neoui sesangeuro yeorin barameul tago
Ne gyeoteuro eodieseo watnyago
Haemalkge mudneun nege bimirira malhaesseo
Manyang idaero hamkke georeumyeon
Eodideun cheongugilteni

Translation

As if I was reborn as a child
Who doesn’t know anything
I thought it was a dream
So I closed my eyes and opened them again
I am standing in front of you as if I was praying
I want to walk side by side
With you at least once,
Just once

I ride the soft wind into your world
I go right next to you and you ask where I came from
You asked so innocently so I answered that it is a secret
Because if we just walk together like this
Wherever we go, it’ll be heaven

You are more dazzling than Michael
Who can ever oppose you?
I won’t forgive anyone who does
Just like the first person
To step on Eden
Every day, I will only go toward you
And trust you with my heart

Even if it’s a small thing,
I want to protect you for always
So you won’t ever have to suffer, I’m eternally love

As your guardian angel, I will block out that strong wind
Even if everyone turns their back against you
On hard days, I will wipe away your tears
If only I can be that kind if person
Wherever we go, it’ll be heaven

I have come to love you now
There’s no place for me to go back
My wings have been taken away (oh no)
Even if I lost eternal life, the reason why I’m happy
Is because my forever is now you
Eternally love

I ride the soft wind into your world
I go right next to you and you ask where I came from
You asked so innocently so I answered that it is a secret
Because if we just walk together like this
Wherever we go, it’ll be heaven

EXO-K “Angel” Meaning

“Angel” by EXO is a heartfelt ballad about unconditional love, devotion, and protection. The song portrays a narrator who views their loved one as so precious that they are willing to become a guardian angel, dedicating their life to keeping them safe and happy.

One of the song’s central themes is eternal devotion. The lyrics express a love that transcends time, with the narrator promising to remain by their loved one’s side no matter what sacrifices may be required. This commitment reflects a deep emotional bond that feels destined and everlasting.

The guardian angel metaphor plays a significant role throughout the song. The narrator vows to shield their loved one from pain, wipe away their tears, and protect them from life’s hardships. Rather than seeking anything in return, their greatest wish is simply to see the person they love smile and live peacefully.

Ultimately, “Angel” is a tender expression of selfless love and loyalty. Through its emotional lyrics and gentle melody, the song conveys the idea that true love means supporting, protecting, and cherishing someone through every stage of life.