Send Me An Angel '89

The lyrics present someone who wants love but feels unlucky and emotionally exposed. The speaker’s “defenses” are down, yet when someone seems to enter their heart, they run away. This creates a tension between wanting closeness and fearing the pain it may bring. The repeated plea for an angel suggests growing urgency and a hope that help—or love—will arrive soon.

“Open fire” compares love’s impact to an attack on a “burning heart”: the feelings are intense and hard to control. “It gets in your eyes” may suggest that love or heartbreak overwhelms the speaker’s ability to see clearly. The “room behind your smile” hints that a cheerful appearance can hide disappointment or sadness.

The angel may be imagined as a rescuer, a loving person, or simply a symbol of hope; the lyrics do not specify which. Likewise, the questions about heaven and love could express belief, uncertainty, or a desperate search for reassurance. The later encouragement not to give up shifts the mood slightly: love still causes tears and confusion, but the possibility of being lucky in love remains open.