"Angels Song", as it is commonly known among fans, is an untitled song by Melanie Martinez. It is featured faintly in the background of the opening scene of her debut theatrical film, K-12.
Despite being referred to as "Angels Song" by fans, it does not have an official title as confirmed by Melanie but the title "Angels Song" comes from the original file name of the song. The leaked high quality audio surfaced on February 11, 2022.
Background[]
On December 17, 2020, a fan asked about the song during the CAN'T WAIT TILL I'M OUT OF K-12 meet & greet. Melanie stated the song was recorded and written specifically for the opening K-12 scene and did not have a title. The song was supposed to give the effect that there was a radio playing in the background. She stated that she may release it in the future for fun.[1]
The song is featured as an outro for The Trilogy Tour.
Lyrics[]
Angels?
Hello, hi
Tell me, why
Was I born to cry?
No fear of death, just fear of life
Confrontation's my worst nightmare
Hello, are you there?
Angels?
Hello, hi
Tell me, why
Was I born to cry?
No fear of death, just fear of life
Confrontation's my worst nightmare
Hello, are you there?
Official versions[]
| Version | Released on | Release date | Producer(s) | Creation date | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "K-12_Angels Song Export.wav" (final) | K-12 (film) | September 6, 2019 | Michael Keenan | Late 2018 | 0:41 |
Video[]
Trivia[]
- The line "Tell me, why was I born to cry?" could be a reference to "Cry Baby".
