The Psychedelic Furs - Angels Don't Cry

I try to remember a kiss

And I only get sorrow

And yesterday's faded away

Now there's only tomorrow

And everything passes and changes

And comes to an end I know

But nothing is written but old news

Again and again

I know that it's true

There's too many tears

But angels don't cry

Now I see a face in your eyes

But you don't remember my name

We're always a step out of time

Now ain't that a shame

And you've been alone for too long

And nobody cries

If you want to see all of my tears

Take a look in your eyes

I know that it's true

Believe it or not

But angels don't cry

I know that it's true

There's too many tears

But angels don't cry

I could walk away

Or I could walk on by

Or make it all come true

Or say it's all a lie

There's no more tears

When you're out of time

And I might fade away tonight

If you close your eyes

I know that it's true

Believe it or not

But angels don't cry

I know that it's true

There's too many tears

But angels don't cry

I could walk away

I could walk on by

Or make it all come true

Or say it's all a lie

Lançada em 1987 no álbum Midnight to Midnight, "Angels Don't Cry" dos The Psychedelic Furs explora temas de perda, nostalgia e resiliência emocional perante o fim de um relacionamento. A letra reflete a dificuldade em reter memórias felizes, como um beijo que só traz tristeza, contrastando a fragilidade humana com a ideia de que "anjos não choram", simbolizando força interior ou aceitação inevitável.

Os versos iniciais evocam saudosismo por momentos fugazes que se dissipam com o tempo, como "ontem desvaneceu, agora só resta amanhã". O refrão reforça a dualidade entre lágrimas excessivas humanas e a impassibilidade angelical, sugerindo necessidade de superação apesar da solidão e  crise emocional ("sempre um passo fora do tempo")

Saber mais:

1. Psychedelic Furs - Angels don't cry (1986 Single version)
2. The Psychedelic Furs - Angels Don’t Cry (Early Version 1986) Live (bem diferente na letra e composição)