We’re posting lyrics of hit songs so that our songwriters can study them to see how winning songs are constructed. Of course a lot depends on the melody, the rhythm and the artist as to whether or not the song will sell… and whether or not it is in the right place at the right time!
So this week’s Featured Lyrics are from songwriter Sarah McLachlan, and made famous by herself!
My favorite lines are, “So tired of the straight line | And everywhere you turn | There’s vultures and thieves at your back.”
Lyrics to “Angel”
Spend all your time waiting
For that second chance
For a break that would make it okay
There’s always some reason
To feel not good enough
And it’s hard, at the end of the day
I need some distraction
Oh, beautiful release
Memories seep from my veins
And maybe empty
Oh, and weightless, and maybe
I’ll find some peace tonight
CHORUS:
In the arms of the angel
Fly away from here
From this dark, cold hotel room
And the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You’re in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here
So tired of the straight line
And everywhere you turn
There’s vultures and thieves at your back
The storm keeps on twisting
Keep on building the lies
That you make up for all that you lack
It don’t make no difference
Escape one last time
It’s easier to believe in this sweet madness
Oh, this glorious sadness
That brings me to my knees
CHORUS:
You’re in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here
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Songwriters: Sarah McLachlan, Sarah Ann McLachlan
Published by: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
http://www.metrolyrics.com/angel-lyrics-sarah-mclachlan.html
[You can also listen to the song on the above website in case the melody is escaping you.]