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Angels
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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I sit and wait
Does an angel contemplate my fate
And do they know
The places where we go
When we're grey and old
'Cause I have been told
That salvation lets their wings unfold
So when I'm lying in my bed
Thoughts running through my head
And I feel the love is dead
I'm loving angels instead

And through it all she offers me protection
A lot of love and affection
Whether I'm right or wrong
And down the waterfall
Wherever it may take me
I know that life won't break me
When I come to call, she won't forsake me
I'm loving angels instead

When I'm feeling weak
And my pain walks down a one way street
I look above
And I know I'll always be blessed with love
And as the feeling grows
She breathes flesh to my bones
And when love is dead
I'm loving angels instead

And through it all she offers me protection
A lot of love and affection
Whether I'm right or wrong
And down the waterfall
Wherever it may take me
I know that life won't break me
When I come to call, she won't forsake me
I'm loving angels instead

And through it all she offers me protection
A lot of love and affection
Whether I'm right or wrong
And down the waterfall
Wherever it may take me
I know that life won't break me
When I come to call, she won't forsake me
I'm loving angels instead

Overall Meaning

The song "Angels" by Engelbert Humperdinck is an emotional ballad that reflects on the comfort and protection a person may receive from angels. From the beginning of the song, the singer wonders if angels are aware of his fate and of the places where he will go when he becomes old. He thinks that salvation lets their wings unfold and that angels may offer protection in times of need. The song is about the singer's experiences of love and life, and how the presence of angels has helped him cope with them.


The melody of the song is soothing and calming, and the lyrics are expressive and heartfelt. In the chorus, the lyrics repeat that the singer is loving angels instead of feeling lovelessness. It is a simplistic way of saying that sometimes he doesn't receive love from human beings around him, but he finds solace in the idea of an angel's protection and blessings. The phrase "I'm loving angels instead" is repeated many times throughout the song, making it the central theme.


The second and third verses express the singer's trust in the angel's protection and affection. He says that he is always blessed with love and protected from pain and weakness. In the final lines, the songwriter remembers that the angel will always be there when he calls, and he will never be forsaken. The song is concluded with the chorus, reinforcing the idea that the singer is always loving angels.


Line by Line Meaning

I sit and wait
I am in contemplation.


Does an angel contemplate my fate
I wonder if there is a higher power directing my life.


And do they know
Do the angels know?


The places where we go
Where we go after we die.


When we're grey and old
When we reach old age.


'Cause I have been told
I have heard that.


That salvation lets their wings unfold
Salvation allows the angels' wings to spread out.


So when I'm lying in my bed
When I am lying in bed, reflecting.


Thoughts running through my head
Deep thoughts that are hard to articulate.


And I feel the love is dead
When I feel unloved.


I'm loving angels instead
I am turning to heavenly protection for love.


And through it all she offers me protection
Throughout it all, the angel offers me safeguarding.


A lot of love and affection
A deep and significant care.


Whether I'm right or wrong
Regardless of my actions.


And down the waterfall
Through the turbulence of life.


Wherever it may take me
Wherever life takes me.


I know that life won't break me
A belief in inner resilience.


When I come to call, she won't forsake me
When I seek help, the angel will not leave me behind.


I'm loving angels instead
I am seeking divine love and guidance.


When I'm feeling weak
When I am vulnerable.


And my pain walks down a one way street
Suffering feels unidirectional and unavoidable.


I look above
I look towards heaven.


And I know I'll always be blessed with love
I have faith in the angels and their constant love.


And as the feeling grows
As my faith in the angels strengthens.


She breathes flesh to my bones
The angel gives me strength and vitality.


And when love is dead
When love is absent.


I'm loving angels instead
I am turning to heavenly love.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Guy Antony Chambers, Robert Peter Williams

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Comments from YouTube:

MaryLee _

Thank you so much for making this beautiful video, Maggi;  and as always, you give credit to the composers.  I had never heard this song before, and I'm glad I heard it from Engelbert first. 

Angela Carabott

I love this song and  Engelbert makes it more special. 

Carmen Palomino

Me imagino California y caminar por allí seguramente en el verano será hermoso escuchando tus CANCIONES eres INOLVIDABLE

Andrew Bailey

And he does!

Jolanta Koc

still the best vocalist orw., beautiful song and the best performance. Love him. This voice - nr.1 - greeting from Poland

Daniel Siciliano

Engelbert as far as im concerned you sing this song way better than the original artist.and i dont even know who he is.

Florence Fifer

I love this beautiful version of Engelbert singing Angels !

Carolyn Villegas

Beautiful song. Beautiful voice!!!!

Carolyn Villegas

Such a beautiful song. Listen to it everyday.

marilyn callachan

Beautiful song, beautiful rendition 💓😘😘

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