"Angel" expresses a sense of awe and wonderment towards a person in the singer's life. The lyrics portray the subject as someone who brings immense joy and happiness to the singer, with their presence able to make all sadness disappear. The repeated phrase "You must be an angel" suggests that the subject possesses qualities that are divine and ethereal. The singer compares the subject to an angel in disguise, emphasizing their beauty, wonder, and surprise.

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