When The Fallen Angels Fly
Patty Loveless Lyrics


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I have climbed so many mountains
Just to reach the other side
I near drowned myself in freedom
Just to feed my foolish pride
On my journey through the darkness
I have finally seen the light
I know no one's ever loved me
Like you're loving me tonight

There is something I must tell you
I wonder if you'll understand
How I found such worldly pleasures
In the arms of other men
You should never try to judge me
We have both been wrong and right
But I know no one's ever loved me
Like you're loving me tonight

God will save His fallen angels
And their broken wings He'll mend
When He draws their hearts together
And they learn to love again
All their sins will be forgiven
In the twinkle of an eye
All the saints rejoice in Heaven
When the fallen angels fly

God will save His fallen angels
And their broken wings He'll mend
When He draws their hearts together
And they learn to love again
All their sins will be forgiven
In the twinkle of an eye
All the saints rejoice in Heaven
When the fallen angels fly

When the fallen angels fly
When the fallen angels fly




All the saints rejoice in heaven
When the fallen angels fly

Overall Meaning

In Patty Loveless's song "When The Fallen Angels Fly," she sings about her personal journey through struggles and mistakes, ultimately finding love and forgiveness. She reflects on her past wrongdoings, admitting to seeking worldly pleasures in the arms of other men, but also acknowledging that she and her current partner have been wrong and right. The chorus references a Christian belief that God will save his fallen angels and mend their broken wings, allowing them to love again and be forgiven for their sins.


Loveless uses imagery to describe her journey, comparing it to climbing mountains and nearly drowning in freedom. This suggests that she has faced difficult challenges and may have made poor choices in the past. However, she has found clarity and enlightenment along the way, allowing her to see the bigger picture and the love that is being offered to her. The chorus implies that Loveless has found this love with her current partner, which has given her a sense of redemption and hope for the future.


Overall, the song conveys a message of love, forgiveness, and redemption. It highlights the idea that everyone makes mistakes and that it is possible to learn from them and find healing. Loveless's powerful vocals and poetic lyrics make "When The Fallen Angels Fly" a powerful and emotional song that resonates with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

I have climbed so many mountains
I've overcome many challenges to reach my goals


Just to reach the other side
Just to succeed and attain what I was striving for


I near drowned myself in freedom
I've made reckless choices in the name of independence


Just to feed my foolish pride
Simply to appease my own ego


On my journey through the darkness
Throughout my struggles


I have finally seen the light
I've gained understanding and knowledge


I know no one's ever loved me
I've never felt the kind of love that's being shown to me now


Like you're loving me tonight
It's a love that's unique and special


There is something I must tell you
I need to reveal something to you


I wonder if you'll understand
I'm unsure of how you'll react


How I found such worldly pleasures
How I pursued temporary worldly delights


In the arms of other men
Through relationships with other males


You should never try to judge me
You shouldn't condemn me for my past actions


We have both been wrong and right
We've both made mistakes and good choices


God will save His fallen angels
God will redeem those who have sinned


And their broken wings He'll mend
He'll restore and heal their damaged souls


When He draws their hearts together
When God unites them in love


And they learn to love again
And they rediscover the power of love


All their sins will be forgiven
Their wrongdoings will be absolved


In the twinkle of an eye
In a sudden and miraculous way


All the saints rejoice in Heaven
The holy celebrate in paradise


When the fallen angels fly
When those who have sinned are redeemed and renewed


When the fallen angels fly
When redemption and renewal occurs


All the saints rejoice in heaven
The holy celebrate in paradise


When the fallen angels fly
When those who have sinned are redeemed and renewed




Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Billy Joe Shaver

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Comments from YouTube:

cg505able

Although never given the credit, Patty was the best of her time. I know that I can always recognize her voice, even in her background vocals. She is so special.

Ted Reeves

Among the best female vocalist in country music.

Les Pierce

This girl sings from her soul. God Bless

Chode Chotchney

I have a hard time imagining how she does that seeing as she traded it for some screen time and some attention

Trevy Sña

Patty loveless sin duda una de las mejores interpetres de esta hermosa melodía es una de las mejores cantantes con esta canción me recuerda a una gran persona que amo con todo mi corazón

Kjell-Arne Jenssen

I love to hear her voice..!

Sara Hale

Absolutely in love with this song. She sings it so beautiful.

Clifford Lewis

Patty can really can sing. Her voice is medicina for a broken heart. Just lessen and you will come over your heartache .

Jodi Urbina

This was my mom's favorite song by Patty Loveless. When my mom past away, it was very hard for me to listen this song. And when I did, I'd always cried.

timbuk1

My favorite singer of all time by far.

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