When Did You Leave Heaven
Jools Holland Lyrics
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That I'd ever meet one And such a sweet one
Till I met you
When did you leave heaven? How could they let you go?
How's ev'ry thing in Heaven? I'd like to know
Why did you trade Heaven for all these earthly things
Where di you hide your Halo?
Where did you lose your wings?
Have they missed you?
Can you get back in?
If Ikissed you would it be a sin?
I amonly human but you are so divine
When did you leave Heave, angel mine?
When did you leave heaven? How could they let you go?
How's ev'ry thing in Heaven? I'd like to know
Why did you trade Heaven for all these earthly things
Where di you hide your Halo?
Where did you lose your wings?
Have they missed you?
Can you get back in?
If Ikissed you would it be a sin?
I amonly human but you are so divine
When did you leave Heave, angel mine?
The lyrics of Jools Holland's song When Did You Leave Heaven are centered around the idea of meeting an angel and wondering how they could leave heaven to come to earth. The singer marvels at the idea of meeting an angel, saying that while they used to dream about them, they never expected to meet one - let alone one so sweet.
However, the singer is left with many questions about the angel, wondering when they left heaven and how they could have left such a perfect place for the imperfections of earth. They ask about what things are like in heaven and why the angel would have traded it for the worldly things on earth. The singer is also curious about the angel's physical transformation - wondering where their halo and wings have gone, and if they miss them.
The lyrics culminate with the singer acknowledging their own inadequacy in comparison to the divine nature of the angel. They question whether kissing the angel would be a sin, and marvel at their own humanity in contrast to the angel's divine nature. Overall, the lyrics reflect on the idea of perfection and the disconnect between heaven and earth.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to dream about angels
I used to imagine and think about heavenly beings
But then I never knew
But I never expected to actually meet one
That I'd ever meet one
I never thought I would have the opportunity to meet an angel
And such a sweet one
Especially one as kind and gentle as you
Till I met you
Until I was lucky enough to cross paths with you
When did you leave heaven?
When did you depart from paradise?
How could they let you go?
Why would the heavens allow you to leave their embrace?
How's ev'ry thing in Heaven?
How are things up in the divine realm?
I'd like to know
I am curious and interested to find out
Why did you trade Heaven for all these earthly things?
Why did you give up an existence in paradise for a life on earth?
Where di you hide your Halo?
Where is your angelic halo?
Where did you lose your wings?
Where did you lose the visible sign of your angelic status?
Have they missed you?
Have the other inhabitants of heaven noticed your absence?
Can you get back in?
Is it possible for you to return to heaven after living among mortals?
If Ikissed you would it be a sin?
Would it be considered a wrongful act if I were to kiss you?
I am only human but you are so divine
I recognize that I am mortal but you possess a divine nature
When did you leave Heave, angel mine?
When did you depart from the divine realm, my angel?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD A. WHITING, WALTER BULLOCK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Evalene Nelson
Love Martin Clunes I would like to hear him sing more songs.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
oimsher
I think Clunes needs to record some songs, he has a beautiful voice! Shall we get a campaign going?
GorgeousColinILoveU
This man is full of surprises 😍...I bumped quite late into him in 2022 and there more I dive in to his work the more I love him - very much meanwhile...sigh...the song he sang in this vid here from 2:17 - 3:13 gives us an insight, how gorgeous he have must sounded at his real life wedding, when he sang 'We have all the time in the world' to his wife...the very thought of it gives me goosebumps...sigh...lucky Phillippa...
Evalene Nelson
Yes we need to get Martin Clunes to sing more songs.
MClunesfan123
@AmoreHL He is very good. I don't know if you've listened to his guest spot on Desert Island Discs but he has a very eclectic taste in music. I love the fact that he sang at his real wedding. The song was 'We Have All the Time in the World' by the 'Fun Loving Criminals'. I put the link to the show in the description above.
Barbara Dunn
Martin is a dynamic, talented actor...singing, not so much, but love him.
MClunesfan123
Well spotted! I was wondering when someone would recognize him. It's common to see many other Doc Martin actors in some of MC's earlier work.
cavanaghirene
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vicxxsster
At 4:20 is the Venus Hunters... Love it, Martin as a punk rocker playing a bass.
b. joan schafer
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