Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
Next Door to an Angel (Neil Se
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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And I just found out today
I'm living right next door to an angel
And she only lives a house away
She used to be such a skinny little girl
But all of a sudden she's out of this world
I'm living right next door to an angel
Since I saw her this morning
I'm on cloud number nine
Found a Garden of Eden
At the house next door to mine
I took a look
And, oh, what a shock
To find a little bit of heaven right
On the block.
I'm living right next door to an angel
And I'm gonna make that angel mine
I can't believe that this is the girl next door
Her funny little face isn't funny no more
Sixteen and, oh, what a dream
Ain't it strange how she changed into such a lovely angel
Saw her walking down main street
And I couldn't believe my eyes
It used to be such a plain street
But now it's paradise
I feel so happy
I'm feeling so good
I'm the luckiest devil in the neighborhood
I'm living right next door to an angel
And I'm gonna make that angel mine
The song “Next Door to an Angel” is about a boy who just found out that the girl he is living next door to is an angel in his eyes. The boy describes her as someone who used to be a skinny girl, but has now transformed into someone who is out of this world. The boy is head over heels for her and is determined to win her over. The song talks about how the boy has found happiness and paradise ever since the angel moved in next door.
When the boy sees the angel walking down the street, he is mesmerized by her beauty and how much she has changed into a lovely angel. He feels lucky and happy to be living next door to her, and he is planning to make her his. The song highlights the boy's desire and willingness to do everything in his power to win the angel over.
Overall, the song tells a story about a boy who has just discovered love and is willing to go to any extent to get the girl he wants. It is a classic love song, showcasing how love can be found even in the person you least expect it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm living right next door to an angel
I am fortunate enough to reside near a beautiful, kind-hearted person
And I just found out today
I have only recently discovered my neighbor's true nature
And she only lives a house away
This angelic person is my very close neighbor
She used to be such a skinny little girl
My neighbor used to be underdeveloped and small
But all of a sudden she's out of this world
My neighbor has recently blossomed into an incredibly attractive person
And I'm gonna make that angel mine
I am interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with my neighbor
Since I saw her this morning
Ever since I first saw her today
I'm on cloud number nine
I feel incredibly blissful and euphoric
Found a Garden of Eden
I have discovered a paradisiacal place
At the house next door to mine
In the residence adjacent to my own
I took a look
I examined the situation
And, oh, what a shock
I was genuinely surprised by what I discovered
To find a little bit of heaven right
To discover a heavenly place
On the block.
In this neighborhood
I can't believe that this is the girl next door
I am amazed that this attractive individual is my neighbor
Her funny little face isn't funny no more
My neighbor's once-unattractive facial features are now charming
Sixteen and, oh, what a dream
My neighbor is 16 years old, and incredibly stunning
Ain't it strange how she changed into such a lovely angel
It's surprising how much my neighbor has transformed into a beautiful person
Saw her walking down main street
I observed my neighbor while she was walking in a popular area
And I couldn't believe my eyes
I was in disbelief over what I was seeing
It used to be such a plain street
The area in which we live used to be unremarkable
But now it's paradise
It has been transformed into a blissful place
I feel so happy
I am filled with joy and merriment
I'm feeling so good
I am enjoying life to the fullest
I'm the luckiest devil in the neighborhood
I feel like the most fortunate person in our community
Contributed by Chloe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.