Angelz

## Song by Denzel Curry featuring Karriem Riggins

"**Angelz**" is a song by American rapper Denzel Curry featuring American musician Karriem Riggins. It was released as the tenth track from the former's fifth studio album, *Melt My Eyez See Your Future* (2022). It samples the 1969 song "Nothing Left to Do" by After All.

## Critical reception

*HotNewHipHop* wrote, "Throughout this track, Curry raps over some heavenly boom-bap production, all while speaking on the choices he made during the early stages of his career. He speaks on the pitfalls of success and how it led him down a path that he eventually realized was not for him. It is a gorgeous introspective song, and one that long-time Curry fans will appreciate."

## Personnel

* Bridget Perez – additional vocals, writer
* Chris Gehringer – mastering engineer
* Denzel Curry – vocals, writer
* Karriem Riggins – writer, recording producer
* Linda Hargrove – writer
* Mark Ellerbee – writer
* Mickey DeGrand – recording producer
* Nathan Burgess – recording engineer
* Ryan DeGrandy – writer
* Sharina Castillo – additional vocals, writer

## Lyrics

* Original
* Live at Electric Lady

**Lyrics**
[Verse 1]

I spent my whole career lookin' for validation

Chasin' women that use pussy for they persuasion

Chained to my vessel, saw freedom in meditation

Usin' medication would make the perfect escapist

They unprestigious, I got angels in my allegiance

My demons would look for sin like junkies feelin' fiendish

The meanest streets I walk in, these size elevens I stalk

Not carin' if I'm rich or if I'm surrounded by chalk

I could either live like Jay or die like Jah

Alhamdulillah, let Jehovah judge me on my flaws

My word is law, forever stick to the code

Stay bold and to switch it up when things grow old

All I have in this world is my heart and my soul

Lay my life down for it 'cause they both made of gold

Twenty-four karats, twenty-five and countin', twenty-four hours

Days not promised, but for now, never send flowers

[Chorus]

*I'm growing tired of the bullshit*

*I keep spinning*

*Angels keep singing, gotta get through all this*

*Angels keep singing, angels keep singing*

[Verse 2]

I spent my whole life lookin' for validation

In today's age, it would've led to my cancellation

Damnation for those, the good book of posers

Life goes to shit, thinkin' I smelled roses

Friends turn to foes and foes end up frozen

Actin' like my day ones, n\*\*\*a, you're just posin'

N\*\*\*as gettin' coked up and act like they slick

Smile in my face, then go and pillow talk to a bitch (What did you say?)

Word got back to me, so it is what it is

I don't fuck with no man who don't take care of his kids

Off-topic, out of pocket, all these n\*\*\*as is trash

Fightin' for crumbs of fame and some thot with an ass, fuck 'em

Plan, plot, strategize, it's the task, I realize, right before I bomb first

You don't gotta love me, respect me, and fear me

And yes, you gotta fade me if worst come to worst

'Cause love could get you killed, playin' the victim get you bullied

I passed God's test, understood life fully

The wing-ridden angel, the horn-hidden demon

The day I go to war, this is the song I be singin'

The song I be singin'

[Chorus]

*I'm growing tired of the bullshit* (Motherfucker)

*I keep spinning*

*Angels* keep singing, gotta get through all this

Angels keep singing, angels keep singing

**Lyrics**
[Verse 1]

I spent my whole career lookin' for validation

Chasin' women that use pussy for they persuasion

Chained to my vessel, saw freedom in meditation

Usin' medication would make the perfect escapist

They unprestigious, I got angels in my allegiance

My demons would look for sin like junkies feelin' fiendish

The meanest streets I walk in, these size elevens I stalk

Not carin' if I'm rich or if I'm surrounded by chalk

I could either live like Jay or die like Jah

Alhamdulillah, let Jehovah judge me on my flaws

My word is law, forever stick to the code

Stay bold and to switch it up when things grow old

All I have in this world is my heart and my soul

Lay my life down for it 'cause they both made of gold

Twenty-four karats, twenty-five and countin', twenty-four hours

Days not promised, but for now, never send flowers

[Chorus]

I'm growing tired of the bullshit

I keep spinning

Angels keep singing, gotta get through all this

Angels keep singing, angels keep singing

[Verse 2]

I spent my whole life lookin' for validation

In today's age, it would've led to my cancellation

Damnation for those, the good book of posers

Life goes to shit, thinkin' I smelled roses

Friends turn to foes and foes end up frozen

Actin' like my day ones, n\*\*\*a, you're just posin'

N\*\*\*as gettin' coked up and act like they slick

Smile in my face, then go and pillow talk to a bitch (What did you say?)

Word got back to me, so it is what it is

I don't fuck with no man who don't take care of his kids

Off-topic, out of pocket, all these n\*\*\*as is trash

Fightin' for crumbs of fame and some thot with an ass, fuck 'em

Plan, plot, strategize, it's the task, I realize, right before I bomb first

You don't gotta love me, respect me, and fear me

And yes, you gotta fade me if worst come to worst

'Cause love could get you killed, playin' the victim get you bullied

I passed God's test, understood life fully

The wing-ridden angel, the horn-hidden demon

The day I go to war, this is the song I be singin'

The song I be singin'

[Chorus]

I'm growing tired of the bullshit (Motherfucker)

I keep spinning

Angels keep singing, gotta get through all this

Angels keep singing, angels keep singing

## References

1. ↑ Cole, Alexander (March 27, 2022). "Denzel Curry Goes Introspective on "Angelz"". *HotNewHipHop*.

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