Discover the story of the song > Fallen Angel – Robbie Robertson

The protagonist of these lyrics is reaching out to someone, asking if they can hear and see him in the darkness. He believes that there is meaning and purpose in life, and that it's not all meaningless. Sometimes he thinks that this person feels emotions too deeply and gets lost in darkness. The river is overflowing and the sky is red, representing difficult times. The old man always said that you have to play the hand you're dealt with. The protagonist refers to this person as a fallen angel, someone who casts a shadow against the sun. In his dream, he hears the sound of pipes and loses a friend. But he knows that one day they will meet again. The lyrics mention tears, rage, and sadness, and if the protagonist could see, he would see this person kneeling in silver light. He wonders if this person is out there and can touch him or reach him.