Story Behind The Song
Written shortly after 9/11, in response to the challenge of dealing with overwhelming loss and fear and contrasted with the vengeful songs that emerged immediately after the attacks.
Song Description
Looking for hope and peace in the face of loss after 9/11.
Song Length |
3:26 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock |
Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Welcoming |
Subject |
Angels, Country, Nation |
Similar Artists |
Indigo Girls, Sheryl Crow |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
ANGELS IN AMERICA
You might say, it just doesn?t seem right
And you might say, we should dim every light
Take down the trees,
Blow out the candles,
But will you please look up above and all around
You?ll see the light and hear the sound, the sound of
Chorus
Angels in America
Angels on a battlefield across the sea
Angels on our heroes? shoulders
Angels watching over the land of the free
You might say that the parties should wait
And you might say that we shouldn?t celebrate
But I say, sing a loud song
Hold your family
Bring your friends along
And they?ll be there
The ones above, the ones we care about, they?re
Chorus
Bridge
We all are tempest-tossed,
But all the loved ones we have lost
Are soaring over us and everywhere
We need them, they?ll be there
You might say we?ve been given a chance
And you might say, it?s a kick in the pants
A wake-up call
To love your life
And live it all,
So wave your flag, just let it fly
Make every day the Fourth of July
Because our angels have their wings
And every voice among them sings
Chorus