All Angels is a British classical/pop group consisting of Melanie Nakhla, C… Read Full Bio ↴All Angels is a British classical/pop group consisting of Melanie Nakhla, Charlotte Ritchie, Rachel Fabri, and Daisy Chute. Original member Laura Wright left the group in the summer of 2010 and was replaced by Fabri.

All Angels released their first album at the end of 2006, entering the U.K. charts at number nine. It was the U.K.'s fast selling debut for a semi-classical act and won them a platinum disc, besides being nominated fora Classical Brit Album of the Year award.

Later, they sang in front of the Queen at the Festival of Remembrance, made several television appearances, and released a cover of Robbie Williams' song "Angels", plus a revised version of their album with three bonus tracks. At the same time the four members continued studying.

Zadok the Priest
All Angels Lyrics

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Zadok the priest
And Nathan the prophet
Anointed Solomon king
And all the people
Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced
And all the people
Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced
Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced

And all the people
Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced and said:

God save the king
Long live the king
God save the king
May the king live forever
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen
Amen, amen, alleluia, amen

(4 measure rest)
God save the king
Long live the king
May the king live forever
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen
May the king live
May the king live
Forever, forever, forever
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen
Alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, amen

Long live the king
God save the king
Long live the king
May the king live
May the king live
Forever, forever, forever
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen, amen, amen

Amen, amen, alleliua, amen, alleluia,
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia

Overall Meaning

The song "Zadok the Priest" by All Angels is a rendition of one of Handel's most popular compositions. The lyrics talk about the anointing of King Solomon by Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet. The event was a significant moment in the history of the Israelites as it established Solomon as the king and successor of his father, David. The people rejoiced at the news, chanting "God save the king" and "Long live the king." The phrase "amen, amen, alleluia" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the significance of the anointing and the joy it brought to the people.

The song is full of pomp and grandeur, which is characteristic of the Baroque era when Handel composed it. The use of multiple repetitions stresses the joy and celebration of the people. The "amen, amen, alleluia" phrase at the end of each verse signifies the solemnity and religious nature of the event. Overall, the song is a tribute to the monarch and a representation of the power of music to bring people together in celebration.

Line by Line Meaning

Zadok the priest
Zadok the high priest

And Nathan the prophet
And Nathan the prophet

Anointed Solomon king
Anointed Solomon as the King of Israel

And all the people
And all the people of Israel

Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced
Rejoiced with great joy and happiness

God save the king
May God bless the king with prosperity and success

Long live the king
May the king live a long life

May the king live forever
May the king live for eternity

Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen
So be it, so be it, praise the Lord, praise the Lord, so be it, so be it

(4 measure rest)
A pause in the music

May the king live
May the king continue to live