Taher Shah: The Angel we have but don't deserve

Angel is the newest song from Pakistani sensation Taher Shah. The music video, with its portrayal of the tender nature of humanity, has done the song justice, representing the various idiosyncrasies of Shah's artistry.

The video starts with a view of the earth and sky, reminding us of the higher purpose that humans serve in this physical world. Afterwards, Shah is shown walking across a giant green lawn, clad in a purple robe and beautiful wings. Shah is free of lust and greed, pure of body and mind, as he sings the opening line "I am like an angel. My heart is like a rose." while cameras play from various angles, creating a sense of dissonance in the viewer.

At around the two minute mark, we see The Lover, also clad in an angelic robe and sporting wings. The lady is graceful in her posture. As Shah and his lover exchange sweet confessions of love, we are reminded of what humanity could have been, stirring a sense of guilt in the viewer about the vile state that humanity has been in. Shah then reminds us "We can all be angels." His voice echoes. 

That is when The Child makes the entrance. There have been disagreements as to what exactly The Child represents. Taher Shah Junior, wearing a blonde wig in certain scenes, seems to represent the unadulterated nature of the human mind at the point of creation. The Child then loses the blonde wig, perhaps denoting a loss of innocence. 

As Shah, The Lover and The Child then roam around the lawn, you could be mistaken for thinking that the trio of them are about to take flight with their wonderfully crafted wings.

Very straightforward at first glance, the song packs many messages in six minutes. This has been a powerful addition to Taher Shah's already glistening career.