Nathan … Read Full Bio ↴Nathan Carter (born 28 May 1990) is an Irish country singer.
Nathan was born in Liverpool to parents from Northern Ireland. He began playing the accordion at age 4 and at age 10, he won the title for All Ireland Title for Traditional Singing. At 18 he moved from Liverpool to live in Ireland.
His debut album, Starting Out, was released in 2007 and from then on he has been known for reviving the genre of Country and Irish in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Nathan released his latest album Where I Wanna Be in August 2013. His cover of the single "Wagon Wheel" has topped the main Irish Singles Chart.
Jealous of the Angels
Nathan Carter Lyrics
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And id have to say goodbye to you so fast.
Well I′m so numb, cant feel anymore.
Praying you just walk back, through that door.
And tell me was i only dreaming,
Your not really gone as long as i believe.
There will be another angel around the throne tonight.
Love is on the side me and i will hold on tight.Its not my place to question only god knows why,
Well I'm just jealous of the angels around the throne tonight.
You always made my troubles feel so small,
You were always there to catch me if i fall.
In a world,
Were heroes come and go. God just took the only one i know.
So il hold you as close as i can,
Longing for the day when i see your face again.
But until then,
For god must need another angel around the throne tonight.
Love is on the side me and i will hold on tight,
Its not my place to question only god knows why.
Well I′m just jealous of the angels around the throne tonight.
Singing hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah.
Well I'm just jealous of the angels around the throne, tonight.
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Im just jealous of the angels around the throne tonight.
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Im just jealous of the angels around the throne tonight
Sing hallelujah
Sing hallelujah
Sing hallelujah
In Nathan Carter's song "Jealous of the Angels", the singer is mourning the loss of a loved one who has passed away unexpectedly. The lyrics express the singer's shock and numbness, unable to accept the reality of the situation. They wish for their loved one to come back, hoping that this is all just a dream. The singer goes on to acknowledge that their loved one has become an angel who is now in heaven, and the singer is struggling to accept that they are no longer in their life. They express their jealousy towards the angels around the throne in heaven who get to be with their loved one while they are left behind on earth, holding on to their memories and longing for the day they can be reunited. The chorus then continues to sing hallelujah, acknowledging a higher power and that the angels are watching over them.
The song is an emotional piece that deals with the universal theme of loss and grieving. The lyrics are powerful and express the deep emotions felt by the singer. The song can be seen as a comforting reminder that loved ones who have passed away are now angels watching over us.
Line by Line Meaning
Didnt know today would be our last,
I didn't expect that today would be the last day I see you.
And id have to say goodbye to you so fast.
I never thought I would have to say goodbye to you so quickly.
Well I′m so numb, cant feel anymore.
I am emotionally numb and cannot feel anything anymore.
Praying you just walk back, through that door.
I pray that you will come back and walk back through that door.
And tell me was i only dreaming,
Please tell me that this is just a dream.
Your not really gone as long as i believe.
I still believe that you are not really gone.
There will be another angel around the throne tonight.
Tonight there will be another angel in heaven.
Love is on the side me and i will hold on tight.
Love is on my side and I will hold on to it tightly.
Its not my place to question only god knows why,
I know it's not my place to question but only God knows why this happened.
Well I'm just jealous of the angels around the throne tonight.
Tonight, I am just envious of the angels in heaven.
You always made my troubles feel so small,
You always made my problems seem smaller and easier to handle.
You were always there to catch me if i fall.
You were always there to catch me when I fell.
In a world,
In this world,
Were heroes come and go. God just took the only one i know.
Where heroes appear and disappear, God has taken the only hero I know.
So il hold you as close as i can,
So I will hold you as close as possible.
Longing for the day when i see your face again.
I am longing for the day when I will see your face again.
But until then,
But until that day,
For god must need another angel around the throne tonight.
God must have needed another angel in heaven tonight.
Singing hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah.
Singing ‘Hallelujah’ in praise.
Well I'm just jealous of the angels around the throne, tonight.
Tonight, I am just envious of the angels in heaven.
Hallelujah
In praise
Hallelujah
In praise
Hallelujah
In praise
Im just jealous of the angels around the throne tonight.
Tonight, I am just envious of the angels in heaven.
Hallelujah
In praise
Hallelujah
In praise
Hallelujah
In praise
Sing hallelujah
Sing praises
Sing hallelujah
Sing praises
Sing hallelujah
Sing praises
Writer(s): Jimmy Fortune, Jennifer Bostic, Zachary N. Runquist
Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pmckeever7065
Perfect presentation. To my beloved, champion and hero husband - may you soar with the angels.
@lindadsouza2467
What a beautiful song. Words are so touching
@ejacksonx9
I lost my son 34 years ago and have never been able to shake the grief. I'm jealous of the angels.
@phaniemolnar
Singing this to my mother in law in a few hours, God bless her heart, she is on her death bed as we speak. My husband and I are taking shifts with her. She is the most amazing woman and an even better mom to my husband and myself. She always loved my singing and I think that this is a song from our hearts. Singing it from my husband and myself. God is great and she will be in his embrace soon . Amen.
@lottiebelottie
Stephanie Molnar God Bless x
@elizabethchapman4022
I lost my husband who suffered from bladder cancer and this song, "Jealous of the angels by Nathan Carter" touched my heart deeply.
@Chris-o5d9w
Love the song lost my husband 6yrs.still hurts like it was yesterday
@MySharron1
I lost my Dad Nathan in June and this song helps me remember him, thank you x
@mcgkcc
Exact words to my Dad ! Love you Daddy, always and forever ! Always your little girl !
@ericcordiner1698
Heard various covers of this beautiful song but Nates version amazing. Thanks buddy.