Halle Bailey’s “Angel” and the Joy of Watching Black Kids Win
What “Angel” is about: Halle Bailey wrote “Angel” as a personal declaration of worth after facing racism for her role as Ariel.
It’s a song about reclaiming your identity, celebrating Black girlhood, and finding the reasons to keep going when the world tries to weigh you down.
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There are so many things to be happy about, Simone Biles, the Montgomery Swimmer Kid, and Angel by Halle! I have a hard time keeping up and posting quickly enough. Just last night I started this post about about Halle’s Angel song and before I could finish the post, I learned about Simone’s awesome return & then the Montgomery thing of Black people finally fighting back against racists. And that boat is really named the Harriet? WOW. And that boy swam brilliantly like he’s part of Ariel’s family.
I swear, it was all better than a movie.
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Okay so back to the divine song Angel:
The Core Meaning: A Weapon Against Racism
Halle has explained that the past few years (specifically the Little Mermaid era) put her in a “bubble of new opinions” that made her doubt herself. She wrote “Angel” as a “mantra and promise to myself” that her work matters, and she matters, exactly as she is naturally . It’s not a song about being perfect; it’s about refusing to let outside hate define your worth.
The song acknowledges the pain (“Do you still mistake your flaws for property?”) but refuses to stay there. The pre-chorus—“Angels make a way somehow / And if we fall, we fall on clouds”—is about resilience without harshness. It’s not “pull yourself up and fight”; it’s “even if you stumble, you are held.” That’s a very specific kind of healing: the kind that doesn’t require you to be strong all the time, just held.
https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-08-07/320265/halle-bailey-angel-video
Halos for Halle: A Collection of Heavenly Comments
“Whatever you’re selling, I’m buying!!! Whatever music you’re making, I’m listening!!! Whatever film you’re acting in, I’m watching!! Halle Bailey is to be protected at all costs, and supported, ALWAYS!! I’m not into celebrities like that, but Halle is special…she’s different…she’s angelic!! She has TALENT!!!”
“I truly love your song you are forever angel. You can sing and love your vocals and how show expression in your faces and outfits are stunning. I am so proud of you and all the amazing work you do. I watch mermaid and you did outstanding job thankyou for doing that.”
More to Come!
This “Angel Halle” post is in my blog category titled “Planting Seeds: Dear Black Children & Teens”
Here are more “Dear Black Children & Teens” posts:
🌻Powerful Words Build Empowered Black Children🌻Celebrate Black Miracles Not White Mediocrity: My Healing
🌻Black Teen Life Stories: Equally Vital as Bible Narratives
🌻Positive TV: Abbott Elementary is Head of the Class
🌻The Healing Power of Regina Belle’s “If I Could”
🌻Black Girl Peace from Social Media Bullying
🌻Angel Halle: Black Girl with the Black Girl Hair