The band originally consisted of David Sterry (lead vocals/guitar), Richard Zatorski (violin/keyboard), Alan Johnson (bass) and Danny Simcic (drums). Steve Williams (keyboard) replaced Zatorski in 1986, who was then replaced by George Pappas in 1996 after a long hiatus of band activity.
Real Life released their second and final album with the original lineup in 1985 titled Flame, which spawned minor hits "One Blind Love" and "Face To Face" although neither the album nor the singles repeated their previous success. The first single "No Shame" failed to chart, a video was shot for the second single "Face to Face" and it got airplay in Australia but nothing in the way of success. In 1986, they recorded the controversial song "Babies", which was even less successful, for a new North American release Down Comes the Hammer. "Babies", was the first new recording by the band that was not written by David Sterry and Zatorski. There were two other new songs and a re-mix of "Send Me an Angel". Incredibly this was to be the first of three best of albums after the band had only recorded two studio LPs. Zatorski left the band due to management pressure and attended law school and is now a practising lawyer in Melbourne.
At some stage Zatorski formed a new band called Zatorski, and recorded an updated version of "Send Me an Angel". In 1989 Real Life released a new version of "Send me an Angel", titled "Send Me an Angel '89", which fared slightly better than the original in the United States. The video for the 1989 version was identical to the original except Zatorski was edited out of all shots. The Australian video of "Send Me An Angel '89" was shot in Ormond College, The University of Melbourne, with Steve Williams on keyboard. In 1990, they released Lifetime, their first album of all-new material in five years, which spawned minor hits with "God Tonight" and "Kiss The Ground".
Steve Williams (keyboard) was the post Zatorski musician and was followed by George Pappas. A falling out occurred between Sterry and the remaining two original members Simcic and Johnson.
In 1998, they released Happy, which was followed in 2004 by Imperfection, this time featuring only David Sterry and George Pappas. In November of 2005, George announced his departure from the band. David has continued to carry the band name on his own. In 2004 toured the West coast of the U.S. to promote the album Imperfection with additional member Scott Ingram on drums. For this tour the band consisted of David Sterry, George Pappas and Scott Ingram.
In 2006, a new album of new mixes Send Me an Angel was released, bring the total number of versions of the song to approximately seventeen, including: * 1983: the original recording * 1983: the extended version * 1986: "Down Comes the Hammer" version * 1989: 4 versions in remix form on the "Send Me an Angel 89" single * 2006: 10 versions in remix form on the Send Me an Angel album which has the same cover as the 2004 release Send Me an Angel - Real Life's Greatest Hits, which has two 1989 versions of the song.
In spring 2008 Real Life (David Sterry) performed live for the first time in the Philippines along with When in Rome and A Flock of Seagulls as part of the Lost 80's Tour in Manila.
In 2009 they released a sixth album of covers of 80s songs called Send Me an Angel - '80s Synth Essentials.
In 2020 they released their seventh album Sirens.
There is another artist with the same name:
2. A performer by the name of Castle uses the moniker "Real Life" on the NinjaTune label (and its sublabel NTone) where they have released several 'space-bass' electronic works, including "Leysh" which featured vocals by Natasha Atlas. These songs are generally in a mid-tempo ambient-dub style.
Send Me An Angel
Real Life Lyrics
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Do you believe in love
Don't tell a lie don't be false and untrue
It all comes back to you
Open fire!
On my burning heart
I've never been lucky in love
A kiss or a frown
I can't survive on my own
If a girl walks in and carves her name in my heart
I'll turn and run away
Everyday we've all been led astray
It's hard to be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Empty dreams can only dissapoint
In a room behind your smile
But don't give up,
Don't give up
You can be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now.
The lyrics to Real Life's song Send Me an Angel explore the concept of love, questioning whether it exists and whether it can provide a form of salvation. The song begins with the question, "Do you believe in heaven above, do you believe in love?" which suggests that love may be seen as a form of divine intervention. The lyrics also implore the listener to be honest, warning against falseness and unreliability, as these traits will ultimately come back to haunt the individual.
The chorus features a repeated and urgent plea to "send me an angel," emphasising the notion that love is something that can be bestowed upon a person from a higher power or from another individual. However, the song is also realistic about the disappointment that can come with love, acknowledging that it is hard to be "lucky in love" and that "empty dreams can only disappoint."
The lyrics also touch on the vulnerability and emotional power of love, describing how it can get "in your eyes" and "make you cry." Ultimately, the song suggests that while love can be difficult and elusive, it is worth the struggle and the search, as it has the potential to bring joy and fulfilment to a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you believe in heaven above
Do you have faith in a higher power?
Do you believe in love
Do you believe in the existence of love?
Don't tell a lie don't be false and untrue
Be honest and genuine in your words and actions.
It all comes back to you
You will reap what you sow.
Open fire! On my burning heart
My heart is in agony and I need help.
I've never been lucky in love
I've never had much success in romantic relationships.
My defences are down
I'm vulnerable and unguarded.
A kiss or a frown
I'm sensitive to the slightest affection or rejection.
I can't survive on my own
I need someone to rely on.
If a girl walks in and carves her name in my heart
If I fall in love deeply with someone
I'll turn and run away
I'll flee from my feelings and avoid getting hurt.
Everyday we've all been led astray
Every day we are deceived and misled.
It's hard to be lucky in love
Finding love is difficult.
It gets in your eyes
Love can be overwhelming.
It's making you cry
Love can cause emotional pain.
Don't know what to do
I'm unsure how to handle my emotions.
You're looking for love
You're searching for love.
Calling heaven above
Asking for divine guidance in finding love.
Send me an angel
I need divine intervention.
Empty dreams can only dissapoint
Having unrealistic expectations can lead to inevitable disappointment.
In a room behind your smile
Behind your cheerful facade, you may be concealing your pain.
But don't give up, Don't give up
Stay hopeful and don't lose faith.
You can be lucky in love
You have the potential to find love.
Right now, right now
Immediately, without delay.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID THOMAS STERRY, RICHARD ZATORSKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Do you believe in Heaven above?
Do you believe in love?
Don't tell a lie, don't be false or untrue
It all comes back to you
Open fire!
On my burning heart
I've never been lucky in love
My defenses are down
A kiss or a frown
I can't survive on my own
If a girl walks in and carves her name in my heart
I'll turn and run away
Every day, we've all been led astray
It's hard to be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling Heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Empty dreams can only disappoint
In a room behind your smile
But don't give up, don't give up
(Give up, give up, give up)
You can be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling Heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Right now
@muhammadhafizi3548
Do you believe in heaven above
Do you believe in love
Don't tell a lie don't be false and untrue
It all comes back to you
Open fire!
On my burning heart
I've never been lucky in love
My defences are down
A kiss or a frown
I can't survive on my own
If a girl walks in and carves her name in my heart
I'll turn and run away
Everyday we've all been led astray
It's hard to be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Empty dreams can only dissapoint
In a room behind your smile
But don't give up,
Don't give up
You can be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now.
@douglassmith3016
'80s Music: They knew we'd need it in the future.
@sherigilmore9141
You said that right!
@jaycombs5153
so true
@voiceofreezn8018
Truer words have never been spoken 👏
@chadgietzen4295
It's just that we repeat the past. Listen to Wind of Change from Scorpions. What's old is new again.
@yankeestone8161
Well said brother!!
@ALLOFTHEBOOST
2024 represent miss the 80s 90s music scene, when it was actual music by real artists.
@gelatinous6915
Go listen to Gunship's cover of this song. Incredible.
@ALLOFTHEBOOST
@@gelatinous6915 Paul oakenfold remix is good too.
@sionandtatev
Today's generation will never understand what 80s and 90s where like. this is forever a classic and a legend.