Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazareth_(band)
Studio albums
Nazareth (1971)
Exercises (1972)
Razamanaz (1973)
Loud 'n' Proud (1973)
Rampant (1974)
Hair of the Dog (1975)
Close Enough for Rock 'n' Roll (1976)
Play 'n' the Game (1976)
Expect No Mercy (1977)
No Mean City (1979)
Malice in Wonderland (1980)
The Fool Circle (1981)
2XS (1982)
Sound Elixir (1983)
The Catch (1984)
Cinema (1986)
Snakes 'n' Ladders (1989)
No Jive (1991)
Move Me (1994)
Boogaloo (1998)
The Newz (2008)
Big Dogz (2011)
Rock 'n' Roll Telephone (2014)
Tattooed on My Brain (2018)
Surviving the Law (2022)
Broken Down Angel
Nazareth Lyrics
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To brighten up your coldest winter day
But the one she leaned upon
Let her down, now has moved on
And morning brings another empty day
Now she's only a broken down angel
She's only a bird that's broke her wing
She's only a child that's lost her way
She used to be a girl of simple pleasures
A breath of spring to chase your blues away
But now she bears a cross, for a love that she has lost
No sunshine in her life just clouds of gray
Now she's only a broken down angel
She's only a bird that's broke her wing
She's only someone, someone who's gone wrong
She's only a child that's lost her way
She's only a broken down angel
She's only a bird that's broke her wing
She's only someone, someone who's gone wrong
She's only a child that's lost her way
Now she's only a broken down angel
She's only a bird that's broke her wing
She's only someone, someone who's gone wrong
She's only a child that's lost her way
The lyrics to Nazareth's song Broken Down Angel tell the story of a woman who used to be dependable, someone who could brighten up the coldest winter day. However, the person she leaned on let her down and has now moved on. The morning brings another empty day for her, and she's left feeling broken and lost. She used to be a girl of simple pleasures, someone who could chase away the blues, but now she bears a cross for the love that she's lost. There's no sunshine in her life, just clouds of grey.
The repetition of the chorus, "Now she's only a broken down angel, She's only a bird that's broke her wing, She's only someone, someone who's gone wrong, She's only a child that's lost her way," emphasizes the sense of hopelessness and despair that the woman is feeling. Despite the fact that she was once a source of joy and light in other people's lives, now she's seen as someone who's gone wrong and has lost her way. The imagery of a broken bird with a broken wing emphasizes her fragility and vulnerability.
In conclusion, the song Broken Down Angel is a poignant representation of someone who's lost their way and is longing for something to brighten up their life. The woman in the song was once a bright and dependable person, but after being let down by someone she leaned on, she's left feeling broken and lost. The chorus emphasizes her fragility and vulnerability and brings home the message that even the strongest of people can sometimes need help and support.
Line by Line Meaning
She used to be someone you could depend on
The subject used to be reliable and trustworthy
To brighten up your coldest winter day
She used to bring happiness and light to people, even in their darkest times
But the one she leaned upon
The person she relied on
Let her down, now has moved on
But that person disappointed her and left her behind
And morning brings another empty day
She wakes up every day to a feeling of emptiness and despair
Now she's only a broken down angel
The subject feels like she has lost her angelic nature and is now broken and damaged
She's only a bird that's broke her wing
She feels powerless and unable to fly due to her broken spirit
She's only someone, someone who's gone wrong
The subject feels like she has made mistakes and is now a flawed person
She's only a child that's lost her way
The subject feels lost and directionless, like a child wandering aimlessly
She used to be a girl of simple pleasures
The subject used to enjoy the simple things in life
A breath of spring to chase your blues away
She used to bring a sense of renewal and hope to those around her
But now she bears a cross, for a love that she has lost
But now she carries a heavy burden of grief and heartbreak from a lost love
No sunshine in her life just clouds of gray
She feels like her life is devoid of joy and happiness, only filled with sadness and despair
She's only a broken down angel
The subject reiterates her feeling of being broken and damaged
She's only a bird that's broke her wing
The subject reiterates her feeling of being powerless and unable to move forward
She's only someone, someone who's gone wrong
The subject reiterates her feeling of being flawed and having made mistakes
She's only a child that's lost her way
The subject reiterates her feeling of being lost and directionless
Now she's only a broken down angel
The subject again repeats her feeling of being broken and damaged
She's only a bird that's broke her wing
The subject again repeats her feeling of being powerless and unable to move forward
She's only someone, someone who's gone wrong
The subject again repeats her feeling of being flawed and having made mistakes
She's only a child that's lost her way
The subject again repeats her feeling of being lost and directionless
Now she's only a broken down angel
The subject again repeats her feeling of being broken and damaged
She's only a bird that's broke her wing
The subject again repeats her feeling of being powerless and unable to move forward
She's only someone, someone who's gone wrong
The subject again repeats her feeling of being flawed and having made mistakes
She's only a child that's lost her way
The subject again repeats her feeling of being lost and directionless
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DARRELL ANTHONY SWEET, MANUEL CHARLTON, PETER AGNEW, WILLIAM MCCAFFERTY
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VALDETE
Suas músicas serão sempre eternas. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Jeff Simpson
Rest in Peace Dan McCafferty.Thank you so much for this song.
Maria Helena Salazar
ROCK DAN ROLL, VALEU GALERAAAAA! ***S2**
Сергей Дуняшин
Царствия Тебе небесного Дэн! Ты навсегда останешься в наших сердцах! 🙏❤❤❤
Francisco Belarmino
Meu herói do hard rcck lindo.
Mary Jane Miles
A Classic song from Nazareth. Never gets old.
hriat puia
yeah 16 years old me still love this 🤟🤟🤟
Maria Helena Salazar
28/02/21 MEU ANJO GUERREIRO, ANJINHO DA MINHA VIDA QUE MUSICA LINDA!!! ***
Gerry Mclean
Dans voice is terrific
Lizette Nordqvist
Rest in peace and thank you for all the amazing songs 🙏⚘