I get up every morning, drink coffee alone
My house it’s too quiet, I’m the only one home
I let the newspapers pile up at the door
I can’t be bothered, I don’t read ’em no more
The flowers are blooming, that you planted last spring
I can’t make much sense out of anything
If I could kidnap an angel, I’d clip off his wings
And bring them to you that would fix everything
I get in the car like I do every day
Wondering how in the world did it turn out this way?
It’s just ’round the corner, turn left and I’m there
I’d do anything to be anywhere but here
If I could kidnap an angel, I’d clip off his wings
And bring them to you that would fix everything
If I could kidnap an angel he could teach us to fly
We’d live forever, forever, we’d never die
If I could kidnap an angel
Now the parking attendant knows my first name
These long green hallways all look the same
There’s four elevators, one goes to that floor
I brace myself when I get to the door
I close my eyes and take a deep breath
Then sit down beside your hospital bed
If I could kidnap an angel, I’d clip off his wings
And bring them to you that would fix everything
If I could kidnap an angel he could teach us to fly
We’d live forever, forever, we’d never die
If I could kidnap an angel, if I could kidnap an angel
He’d say the word, he’d tear down these walls
People laughing like children through these hospital halls
There’d be no more tears, there’d be no more blood
There’d be nothing but smiles, nothing but love
If I could kidnap an angel, if I could kidnap an angel
Longing for Miracles in Everyday Life
“Kidnap An Angel” by Bon Jovi explores the deep ache of loss and the desperate wish to heal a loved one. The lyrics paint a vivid scene of daily routines disrupted by sorrow, as the narrator grapples with solitude and the weight of uncertainty. The recurring thought of “kidnapping an angel” becomes a powerful metaphor for seeking hope and supernatural intervention when faced with a loved one’s suffering. Through everyday observations—like blooming flowers and familiar drives—the song emphasizes how life’s normalcy is forever changed by grief. The hospital setting and the emotional plea to bring comfort reveal the raw vulnerability behind the song’s message: the desire to do the impossible for someone you love.
Song Credits
Artist: Bon Jovi
Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Falcon
Release Year: 2024