Red Flag made the top 10 Billboard charts in 1988 with their memorable song Russian Radio. The next year Red Flag's debut album, Naive Art, released by Enigma Records, earned them another top 10 single on the Billboard Dance chart with "If I Ever". MTV put Red Flag's video, Russian Radio, in rotation later that year. Touring extensively, Red Flag played with acts Devo, Thomas Dolby, and Book of Love. They appeared on the TV show American Bandstand where they performed Russian Radio.
Since then, Red Flag released 11 albums, 14 CD singles, two box sets and appeared on numerous compilations. Their music has been featured on MTV reality shows. The band has played concerts around the world in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Mexico, and South America.
Discography:
Naive Art (1989) Includes Russian Radio, If I Ever, Pretty in Pity, Broken Heart and 7 other songs
Red Flag Naive Dance CD - 1990 Enigma Records
Machines -(1992 I.R.S. Records)
EP Red Flag - 1996 plan B records
Lighthouse - 1994 plan B records
CAVEAT EMPTOR - 1998 plan B records
The Eagle and Child - (2000) Includes The Game, In My Arms Again and Disarray and 7 other songs
The Crypt - 2000 plan b records
NAIVE ART [ special edition ] 2001 Restless Records
FEAR OF A RED PLANET - 2001 plan b records
BITTER END - 2002 plan b records
WHO ARE THE SKULLS? (2002)
CODEBREAKER T133 - 2002 plan b records
Born Again -2007 plan b records
Singles
Broken Heart - 1988-Synthecide Records 12"Vinyl and cassette
[SINGLE] Russian Radio - 1988-Enigma Records
Count to Three (single) �1989 Enigma Records (12" Vinyl only)
Disarray ( single )(1999)
The Game ( single )(2000)
In My Arms Again ( single )(2000)
Goodbye ( single )(2000)
Curtains ( single )(2000)
I See You ( single )(2000)
Black Christmas (2000) Maxi-Single includes 3 XMAS songs
I am the Wind (2001) Maxi-Single includes 'Beyond the Ice'
Fear of a Red Planet (2001) Maxi-Single
Prelude to a Disc (2001)
BOX SET megablack 1999
BOX SET fear series 2001
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Fallen Angel
Red Flag Lyrics
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Her wing was broken her pulse near still but for what it's worth
She was the world's most beautiful angel that I had ever seen
But as she died her eyes opened wide, this was all a dream
There's no such thing as angels no matter what it seems
There's no such thing as angels they exist only in dreams
And like before through an open door I heard her distant scream
There was my fallen angel writhing in open pain
And as I tried to comfort her, she summoned out my name
There's no such thing as angels no matter what it seems
There's no such thing as angels they exist only in dreams
There's no such thing as angels no matter what it seems
There's no such thing as angels they exist only in dreams
The lyrics of Red Flag's "Fallen Angel" tell the story of a surreal, dreamlike encounter with an angel who has fallen to Earth. The singer finds the winged creature in a state of near-death, yet captivating in her otherworldly beauty. As the angel perishes, however, the singer realizes that the experience was all a dream. Despite the pain and confusion caused by this realization, the singer becomes obsessed with the idea of the angel and re-enters the dream, only to find the angel in agony and calling out for him.
On a deeper level, the lyrics can be interpreted as commentary on the nature of belief and the powerful allure of the supernatural. By framing the story within the context of a dream, the song suggests that our perceptions of reality can be easily manipulated and that what we believe to be true may not always be so. The idea of an angel, a creature from religious mythology, falling from the heavens also raises questions about our faith in religion and whether the beliefs we hold are grounded in objective reality.
The repetition of the lines "there's no such thing as angels" serves to reinforce the idea that what we perceive as angels may only exist in our imaginations. By constantly bringing the listener back to this point, the song encourages us to question our own beliefs and perceptions.
Line by Line Meaning
I captured an angel as she fell to earth
I felt like I had found something truly magical and special, like I had captured an angel that was descending from the heavens.
Her wing was broken her pulse near still but for what it's worth
As I looked closer, I realized that this angel was damaged and hurt. Her condition was fragile and it seemed like there was not much hope left for her.
She was the world's most beautiful angel that I had ever seen
Despite her injuries, this angel was still the epitome of beauty and grace. There was something about her that captured my attention and left me in awe of her presence.
But as she died her eyes opened wide, this was all a dream
In the end, it turned out that my encounter with this angel was not real, but merely a dream. It was a fleeting moment that quickly passed by, leaving me with nothing but a memory.
Later that very morning I entered that same dream
After waking up, I found myself entering the same dream once again. It was as if I was being pulled back to that magical place where I had encountered the angel before.
And like before through an open door I heard her distant scream
However, things were different this time. I could hear the angel's voice, but it was filled with pain and anguish. Something had gone wrong and I could tell that she was suffering greatly.
There was my fallen angel writhing in open pain
As I approached her, I could see that the angel was in a great deal of pain. She was struggling to cope with her injuries, and it seemed like there was no way to ease her suffering.
And as I tried to comfort her, she summoned out my name
Despite her pain, the angel still had the strength to call out to me. She knew that I was there and she wanted me to help her in any way that I could.
There's no such thing as angels no matter what it seems
Despite the magic and wonder that I experienced in my dream, I know that angels do not actually exist. They are merely a product of our imagination and a reflection of our deep-seated desire for something greater.
There's no such thing as angels they exist only in dreams
In the end, the only place where angels truly exist is in our dreams. They are a symbol of hope and beauty, but they are also fleeting and elusive, just like our dreams themselves.
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.