On October 12, 2019, Ellise posted a photo of her in an angel costume to her Instagram account.
The caption stated,
“track one / angels don’t cry
my 2nd annual halloween EP ‘under my bed’ out october 17th”.
(Lowercase intentional, used in the original caption)
[Visual Video Intro, Spoken]
Two angels, both alike in divinity
Lailah cries in the clouds
Lilith burns beneath
The only flame burning brighter
Than the clash of seraphim
Is the light of true love, power of immense esteem
When the warden is regal
True love is always pure
But when the warden is evil
True love's flame casts burns...
[Intro]
(Whimpering, crying)
[Verse 1]
Crystal skies, pearly gates
When I cross my heart I look both ways
Cause you know you need my help most days
And I can't watch you fall
Play on broken strings
But the ugly world has clipped your wings
You need someone to forgive your sins
And I'm there when you call
[Pre-Chorus]
Devil's on your shoulder tryna make you insane (Mmm, mmm)
And it's startin' to get hard to make it all go away (Mmm, mmm)
Putting Heaven in an empty heart (Mmm, mmm)
Is it worth all the pain?
[Chorus]
Save your life
Made me do it for you every time
But angels don't cry
No, angels don't cry (Huh)
Close your eyes
Let me handle it, I'll be alright
Cuz angels don't cry
No, angels don't cry
[Interlude]
(Mmm, mmm)
(Mmm, mmm)
(Mmm, mmm)
[Verse 2]
Watch my halo shine
Hold you bloody while I'm dressed in white
Kiss it better for the hundredth time
And your hurt becomes mine
[Pre-Chorus]
Devil's on your shoulder tryna make you insane (Mmm, mmm)
And it's startin' to get hard to make it all go away (Mmm, mmm)
Putting Heaven in an empty heart (Mmm, mmm)
Is it worth all the pain?
[Chorus]
Save your life
Made me do it for you every time
But angels don't cry
No, angels don't cry (Huh)
Close your eyes
Let me handle it, I'll be alright
Cuz angels don't cry
No, angels don't cry
[Outro]
I might lose my mind, lose my mind
Tryna save your life
I'll just fake a smile, dry my eyes
Cuz angels don't cry
No, angels don't cry
Angels Don’t Cry was written by Ellise.
Angels Don’t Cry was produced by lilspirit & Sweaterbeats.
Ellise released Angels Don’t Cry on Thu Oct 17 2019.