Angel In Your Arms
Barbara Mandrell Lyrics


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Do you think I'm such a fool to believe everything you say is true?
That just goes to show that you really don't know
While you out beating the town, do you think I'm home just sitting around?
Waiting on you, now who's really the fool?

When I first found out, I heard all over
I felt so left out till I got to know her
So I tried to wait till you got over
And I became just like her so don't be surprised to find

That the angel in your arms this morning
Is gonna be the devil in some else's arms tonight
Yes the angel in your arms this morning
Is gonna be the devil in some else's arms tonight

I'll just slip around secretly if you were tired of loving me
Why'd you keep holding on when love was already gone?
The times you said you weren't feeling well, did you think I couldn't tell
You've been with somebody else you were only kidding yourself

When I first found out, I heard all over
I felt so left out till I got to know her
So I tried to wait till you got over
And I became just like her so don't be surprised to find

That the angel in your arms this morning
Is gonna be the devil in some else's arms tonight
Yes the angel in your arms this morning
Is gonna be the devil in some else's arms tonight

The angel in your arms this morning
Is gonna be the devil in some else's arms tonight




Yes the angel in your arms this morning
Is gonna be the devil in some else's arms tonight

Overall Meaning

Barbara Mandrell's Angel in Your Arms is a song about a woman who knows that her partner is cheating on her but is still in denial about it. She asks whether she is the fool who believes everything he says is true. She is aware that he goes out and cheats on her when she stays behind. She wonders who is the real fool, since she is waiting for him while he is cheating on her.


The song's chorus shows that the woman has resigned herself to the idea that her partner will never be faithful to her. She knows that he will be with somebody else and that the woman he has been with will become his devil, just like she became like her when she found out about her partner's cheating. The woman's voice is stoic but also sad as she sings the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you think I'm such a fool to believe everything you say is true?
I'm not a fool and I know you've been dishonest.


That just goes to show that you really don't know
Your assumption that I'm gullible shows that you don't know me.


While you out beating the town, do you think I'm home just sitting around?
I'm not sitting home waiting for you while you're out cheating.


Waiting on you, now who's really the fool?
If anyone's a fool, it's you for thinking I'm waiting around for you.


When I first found out, I heard all over
I was hurt and devastated when I first found out about your infidelity.


I felt so left out till I got to know her
I was jealous of the other woman until I became friends with her.


So I tried to wait till you got over
I tried to be patient and wait until you got over your affair.


And I became just like her so don't be surprised to find
I started acting like the other woman, so don't be shocked if you see me cheating too.


That the angel in your arms this morning
The woman you're holding now may seem innocent and pure to you.


Is gonna be the devil in some else's arms tonight
But she's going to cheat on you and be in someone else's arms tonight.


Yes the angel in your arms this morning
The woman you're holding now seems like an angel to you.


Is gonna be the devil in some else's arms tonight
But tonight she will show her true colors and cheat on you with someone else.


I'll just slip around secretly if you were tired of loving me
I will cheat on you secretly if you ever get tired of loving me.


Why'd you keep holding on when love was already gone?
You kept trying to hold onto a love that was already dead.


The times you said you weren't feeling well, did you think I couldn't tell
I knew that the times you said you weren't feeling well were just excuses for being with someone else.


You've been with somebody else you were only kidding yourself
You have been cheating and lying to both me and yourself.


The angel in your arms this morning
The woman you are holding right now may seem sweet and innocent.


Is gonna be the devil in some else's arms tonight
But she will show her true nature and cheat on you with someone else tonight.


Yes the angel in your arms this morning
To you, she may seem like an angel in your arms.


Is gonna be the devil in some else's arms tonight
But tonight, she will reveal herself as the devil in someone else's arms.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HERBERT CLAYTON IVEY, HOWARD THOMAS BRASFIELD JR., TERRY WOODFORD

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@troydaigle7902

I can remember when the mandrels sisters had a weekly special back in the 70's....great memories

@rickmarshall808

I love Barbara Mandrell and her voice. Always wonder how she could sing cheating songs with such raw emotion.

@syoggerst7

One of my favorites from Barbara. Barbara Mandrell has always been my favorite entertainer and singer! She is the Best!

@miho022883

Just found this song while fiddling with the radio at work this morning. It's not a bad cover but Hot really knocked it out of the park when they did it back in the 70s.

@estherdalzell9114

I love Barabara Mandrell! Since I was just a kid watching her tv show she’s been an inspiration to me. Her heartfelt music is just incredible!❤️

@joshdiana1

All of Barbara mandrels songs are gold. Love them all. She's pretty too. Chris

@pearlcarlson7751

Barbara Mandrell is a Great Singer & Performer, Love every song she does!

@chris2302

I've always liked Barbara Mandell. She's a beautiful woman and has such a beautiful voice.

@primroseharan9749

Fantastic singer and song thank you for this great post

@alyssaphillips1010

I love Barbara, she is my idol, I saw her, when I was a little girl, and I wish she would, perform, again, I miss her, hearing her, on the radio !🤗

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