And the Angels Sing
Jan Savitt & His Orchestra Lyrics
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The angels sing the sweetest song I ever heard
You speak, and the angels sing
Or am I breathing music into every word
Suddenly, the setting is strange
I can see water and moonlight beaming
Silver waves that break on some undiscovered shore - Then
Long winter nights with the candles gleaming
Through it all your face that I adore.
You smile, and the angels sing
And though it's just a gentle murmur at the start
We kiss, and the angels sing
And leave their music ringing in my heart.
The opening lines "We meet, and the angels sing, the angels sing the sweetest song I ever heard" suggests that the coming together of two people is a beautiful and heavenly experience, so replete with euphoria that it feels as if angels are singing. The song proceeds to describe the intense attraction between two people, perhaps during their initial encounter. The lines "You speak, and the angels sing, or am I breathing music into every word" continue the theme of the divine character of the relationship, and suggest that everything the other person says is so perfectly tuned to the listener that they feel like they are breathing music into every word.
The setting then switches to an entirely different place, and the mention of water and moonlight, and silver waves breaking on some undiscovered shore adds to the overall atmospheric feeling of the song. And amidst all this, the singer can still see the face that has captured their heart. The final verses "You smile and the angels sing, and though it's just a gentle murmur at the start, we kiss, and the angels sing, and leave their music ringing in my heart," encapsulates the passionate dynamic between the two main characters. Their kiss is not only beautiful, but so filled with passion that even the angels themselves are singing.
Line by Line Meaning
We meet, and the angels sing
The moment we are together, I feel pure bliss and the angels sing the most beautiful melody.
You speak, and the angels sing
Your voice is so melodious that it feels like the angels themselves are singing.
Or am I breathing music into every word
Maybe I am creating this music myself because I am so enraptured by you.
Suddenly, the setting is strange
The environment around me transforms instantly, and I see a vision of water and moonlight shining.
I can see water and moonlight beaming
I can envision a beautiful place with the light of the moon shining down upon the water.
Silver waves that break on some undiscovered shore - Then
I see waves that shimmer in the moonlight, breaking on a shore that I have never seen before.
Suddenly, I see it all change
All at once, my surroundings transform again, and I see long winter nights with bright candles.
Long winter nights with the candles gleaming
I see myself in a cozy winter room, filled with the radiance of burning candles.
Through it all your face that I adore.
Even in these ever-changing environments, your lovely face captures my heart and attention.
You smile, and the angels sing
Your smile fills me with immense joy, and the angels sing a beautiful melody in the background.
And though it's just a gentle murmur at the start
The angels' melody starts as a soft hum at first.
We kiss, and the angels sing
Once we kiss, the angels' music grows louder and louder, and it resonates in my heart.
And leave their music ringing in my heart.
The angels' music lingers, filling my heart with love and beauty even after our kiss has ended.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ZIGGY ELMAN, JOHNNY MERCER
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