Boy, don’t call me angel
You ain’t got me right
Don’t call me angel
You can’t pay my price
Ain’t from no Heaven
Yeah, you heard me right (Yeah, you heard me)
Even though you know we fly (Though you know we)
Don’t call me “Angel”
Uh, don’t call me “Angel” when I’m a mess
Don’t call me “Angel” when I get undressed
You know I, I don’t like that, boy
Uh, I make my money and I write the checks
So say my name with a little respect
All my girls successful
And you’re just our guest
Do I really need to say it?
Do I need to say it again, yeah?
You better stop the sweet talk
And keep your pretty mouth shut
Boy, don’t call me “Angel”
You ain’t got me right
Don’t call me “Angel”
You can’t pay my price
Ain’t from no Heaven
Yeah, you heard me right (Yeah, you heard me)
Even though you know we fly (Though you know we)
Don’t call me “Angel”
See you here with somebody
You sizing up my body, oh yeah
Don’t you know that I bite when the sun set?
Yeah, so don’t you try come around me
Might work with her but not me, oh yeah
Don’t you know that I bite when the sun set?
Keep my name out your mouth
I know what you about
So, keep my name out your mouth
Boy, don’t call me “Angel”
You ain’t got me right
Don’t call me “Angel”
You can’t pay my price
Ain’t from no Heaven
Yeah, you heard me right (Yeah, you heard me)
Even though you know we fly (Though you know we)
Don’t call me “Angel”
I appreciate the way you watch me, I can’t lie
I drop it down, I pick it up, I back it off the county line
I fell from Heaven, now I’m living like a devil
You can’t get me off your mind
I appreciate the way you want me, I can’t lie (Can’t lie)
I drop it low, I back it up, I know you wanna think you’re mine
Baby, I totally get it, you can’t guess
So you can’t get me off your mind
We in it together but don’t call me “Angel”
Boy, don’t call me “Angel”
You ain’t got me right
Don’t call me “Angel”
You can’t pay my price
Ain’t from no Heaven
Yeah, you heard me right (Yeah, you heard me)
Even though you know we fly (Though you know we)
Don’t call me “Angel”
(Yeah, you heard me)
Angel (Don’t call me “Angel”)
(Yeah, you heard me)
Don’t call me “Angel”
Empowerment and Self-Respect in “Don’t Call Me Angel”
“Don’t Call Me Angel” by Ariana Grande asserts a powerful message of independence and self-worth. The lyrics express a clear boundary: the singer refuses to be labeled or diminished by a flattering but superficial title. Instead, she insists on respect and recognition for her achievements and strength. The repeated demand not to be called “angel” underscores a rejection of idealized or patronizing views, embracing instead a more authentic and complex identity. The verses highlight self-sufficiency—making money, writing checks, and commanding respect—while challenging others to see beyond appearances. This anthem celebrates confidence, autonomy, and the importance of naming oneself on one’s own terms.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Savan Kotecha, Alma-Sofia Miettinen
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: Republic Records