Sleeping with an angel
Gravity fails, suspending my disbelief
As I lie here watching you as you sleep
Without reservation the moonlight agrees
Touching your shoulder, touching your cheek
I’m sleeping with an angel, a complicated girl
Sleeping with an angel… darling… sleep well
Sleeping with an angel
Sunlight collects in the bones of her face
And shines on me now as if it were day
Passion is fleeting and memory fades
I hope she remembers what I didn’t say
I’m sleeping with angel, a complicated girl
I’m sleeping with an angel darling sleep well
The woman by my side is an angel in disguise
I’m sleeping with an angel sleeping with an angel
Dreamlike Intimacy and Vulnerability
Billy Idol’s “Sleeping With An Angel” paints a dreamy portrait of intimacy, vulnerability, and quiet admiration. The lyrics evoke a sense of awe as the narrator observes his partner in peaceful slumber, describing her as both an angel and a complicated girl. This duality reflects the layered nature of love—simultaneously gentle and enigmatic. The imagery of moonlight and sunlight accentuates the song’s ethereal atmosphere, suggesting that love’s magic is felt both in the night’s stillness and the promise of a new day. Idol’s words hint at unspoken feelings and fleeting passion, underscoring the importance of cherishing small, silent moments.
Song Credits
“Sleeping With An Angel” is performed by Billy Idol. The song appears on his 1993 album Cyberpunk and was released under Chrysalis Records. Songwriting credits for this track go to Billy Idol and Robin Hancock.