Also included is a cover of "Two More Bottles of Wine", which was previously a Number One hit for Emmylou Harris in 1978. "Safe in the Arms of Love" was originally recorded by Baillie & the Boys on their 1989 album Turn the Tide, and in 1994 by Michelle Wright on her 1994 album The Reasons Why. Wright's version of the song was a Top Ten hit in Canada.
Track listing
1. "Wild Angels" (Matraca Berg, Gary Harrison, Harry Stinson) – 3:44
2. "Safe in the Arms of Love" (Mary Ann Kennedy, Pam Rose, Pat Bunch) – 3:13
3. "Phones are Ringin' All Over Town" (David MacKenhie, Marc Beeson, Kin Vassy) – 3:31
4. "A Great Disguise" (Greg Barnhill, Hillary Kanter, Even Stevens) – 3:58
5. "Swingin' Doors" (Jim Foster, Chapin Hartford, Bobby Boyd) – 3:27
6. "All The Things We've Never Done" (Craig Bickhardt, Jeff Pennig) – 3:24
7. "Two More Bottles of Wine" (Delbert McClinton) – 3:15
8. "Cry on the Shoulder of the Road" (Berg, Tim Krekel) – 3:08
9. "You've Been Driving All the Time" (Stinson, Bunch) – 4:41
10. "Born to Give My Love to You" (Kennedy, Rose, Bunch) – 3:15
11. "Beyond the Blue" (David Kent, Ashe Underwood) – 2:25
Charts
Album – Billboard (North America)
Year Chart Position
1995 Top Country Albums #17
1995 The Billboard 200 #77
Singles – Billboard (North America)
1995 "Safe in the Arms of Love" #4 US Country
1996 "Wild Angels" #1 US Country
1996 "Phones Are Ringin' All over Town" #28 US Country
1996 "Swingin' Doors" #38 US Country
1997 "Cry on the Shoulder of the Road" #26 US Country
Wild Angels
Martina McBride Lyrics
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Keeping love alive in these troubled times
Well, it's a miracle in itself
And we know too well what that's about
Still, we made it through, only God knows how
We must've had a little help
Must've been wild angels, wild angels
Watching over you and me, yeah
Wild angels, wild angels
Baby, what else could it be?
Well, it must've been hard, it must've been tough
Keeping up with crazy fools like us
'Cause it's so easy to fall apart
And we still break each other's heart sometimes
Spent some nights on the jagged side
Somehow, we wake up in each other's arms
Oh, must've been wild angels, wild angels
Watching over you and me, yeah
Wild angels, wild angels
Baby, what else could it be?
There are some nights
I watch you while you dream
I swear I hear the sound of beating wings, yeah
Oh, it must've been wild angels, wild angels
Watching over you and me, yeah
Wild angels, wild, wild angels
Baby, what else could it be?
Wild angels (wild angels)
Wild angels
Wild angels
Wild angels (wild angels)
The song "Wild Angels" by Martina McBride paints the picture of a couple who have been through thick and thin, in a world that is not perfect. Between the perfect world and the bottom line, this couple tries to keep their love alive. Despite the difficult circumstances they find themselves in, they have managed to make it this far, with the song stating that it must have been a miracle, aided by some wild angels.
The lyrics suggest that in hard times, these wild angels watch over them, as the couple's love continues to exist. Despite the fact that life is unpredictable and sometimes difficult, the couple has stuck together, even on the jagged side, and find themselves waking up in each other's arms. The chorus repeats the phrase "wild angels" to emphasize the idea that something bigger than them has been keeping them together.
The song describes the couple's journey through life together and how despite the ups and downs, they have held on to each other, aided by unseen forces. It acknowledges the reality that love can be complicated but also shows that real love can withstand even the toughest times. "Wild Angels" is a moving tribute to the idea that love can be miraculous, and that even in hard times, we have help in ways that may not always be visible.
Line by Line Meaning
Between the perfect world and the bottom line
Navigating the difficulties of maintaining love amidst the harsh reality of life
Keeping love alive in these troubled times
Ensuring that love perseveres despite the challenges faced
Well, it's a miracle in itself
Acknowledgement of the feat of overcoming the odds and keeping love alive
And we know too well what that's about
Recognizing the struggles and trials of maintaining a relationship
Still, we made it through, only God knows how
Despite the difficulties, they persevered and survived with the help of divine intervention
We must've had a little help
Acknowledging the assistance they received in preserving their love
Must've been wild angels, wild angels
Attributing the success of their love to the support of celestial beings
Watching over you and me, yeah
Acknowledging the presence and care of the divine beings
Baby, what else could it be?
Wondering what else could have helped them overcome the challenges
Well, it must've been hard, it must've been tough
Recognizing the difficulty of maintaining a relationship amidst the challenges of life
Keeping up with crazy fools like us
Acknowledging the chaotic and unpredictable nature of their relationship
'Cause it's so easy to fall apart
Acknowledging the fragility of their relationship
And we still break each other's heart sometimes
Despite their love, they still hurt each other occasionally
Spent some nights on the jagged side
Acknowledging the rough and tumultuous periods in their relationship
Somehow, we wake up in each other's arms
Despite the difficulties, they find their way back to each other
There are some nights
I watch you while you dream
I swear I hear the sound of beating wings, yeah
Expressing the idea of divine beings watching over them and their love
Wild angels (wild angels)
Wild angels
Wild angels
Wild angels (wild angels)
Repeating the idea of celestial beings supporting them throughout their relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gary Stefan Harrison, Harry Edward Stinson, Matraca Maria Berg
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