An Angel Is Missing
Ronnie Dio and the Prophets Lyrics


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An angel is missing from heaven tonight
And if they start counting
They'll see that I'm right
No, she's not in heaven for how could she be
When that angel is here with me?

Well I don't know how she got here
And once more I don't care
Just when she's the answer
To my every prayer

An angel is missing but please let her stay
For I'd be so lonely if she went away
That are so many angels in heaven above
Please leave me this angel love

Well I don't know how she got here
And once more I don't care
Just when she's the answer
To my every prayer

An angel is missing but please let her stay
For I'd be so lonely if she went away




That are so many angels in heaven above
Please leave me this angel love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "An Angel is Missing" by Ronnie Dio and The Redcaps tell a heartfelt story of a person who believes that an angel from heaven has somehow found its way to them. The singer emphasizes that if the angels in heaven were to count, they would see that one is missing because that angel is now present with the singer. The lyrics express a sense of wonder and disbelief at how this angel came to be with them, but it is ultimately of no concern. The angel has become the answer to all their prayers, bringing them comfort and joy.


The singer makes a plea to let this angel stay, as they would feel lonely and incomplete if they were to disappear. Although there are many angels in heaven, the singer requests to keep this particular angel of love by their side. The lyrics carry a sense of gratitude and deep connection, affirming the profound impact that this "missing" angel has had on the singer's life.


Overall, "An Angel is Missing" portrays a beautiful and tender sentiment surrounding the presence and significance of an unexpected angel in the singer's life. It showcases the power of love and the transformative effect it can have on one's personal journey.


Line by Line Meaning

An angel is missing from heaven tonight
There is a noticeable absence of an angel in heaven during the night


And if they start counting
If someone were to count and keep track


They'll see that I'm right
They would realize that I am correct


No, she's not in heaven for how could she be
No, she is not in heaven because it is seemingly impossible


When that angel is here with me?
Because that angel is actually with me


Well I don't know how she got here
I have no knowledge of how she arrived in this place


And once more I don't care
Furthermore, I have no concern about this matter


Just when she's the answer
Especially when she is the solution


To my every prayer
To each and every one of my sincere requests


An angel is missing but please let her stay
Although an angel is absent, I implore you to allow her presence to remain


For I'd be so lonely if she went away
Because I would feel immense loneliness if she were to leave


That are so many angels in heaven above
There exists a significant number of angels in the celestial realm


Please leave me this angel love
I request that you permit me to hold onto this love from the angel




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ShinCobraSolida

An angel is missing from heaven tonight
(ooh - ooh - ooh - ooh)
And if they start counting, they'll see that i'm right
(ooh - ooh - ooh - ooh)
No, she's not in heaven, for how could she be
When that angel is here with me?

Well i don't know how she got here (don't know how she got here)
And once more i don't care (once more i don't care)
Just when she's answer to my every prayer
(ooh - oh, ooh - oh, ooh - oh, ooh - oh)

An angel is missing but please let her stay
(ooh - ooh - ooh - ooh)
For i'd be so lonely if she went away
(ooh - ooh - ooh - ooh)
There are so many angels in heaven above
Please leave me this angel's love

Well i don't know how she got here (don't know how she got here)
And once more i don't care (once more i don't care)
Just when she's answer to my every prayer
(ooh - oh, ooh - oh, ooh - oh, ooh - oh)

An angel is missing but please let her stay
(ooh - ooh - ooh - ooh)
For i'd be so lonely if she went away
(ooh - ooh - ooh - ooh)
There are so many angels in heaven above
Please leave me this angel's love

Oh i need angel's love - come on home
(ooh - oh, ooh - oh, ooh - oh, ooh - oh)
'cause i want angel's love - oh - oh - oh
(ooh - oh, ooh - o



All comments from YouTube:

@puma421

I met Dio at the airport in 89, Got to talk to him for a bit, I asked him where is everybody?? after all, I knew he had a lot of fans,
me and him where alone, he looked at me and said "Hey your here" I still have the autograph from that day

@bobthebear1246

Amazing. He always seemed so genuine.

@spuds6423

I agree, I met him at the Mid Hudson Civic Center when Holy Diver came out. It was brief but as a 19 year old, it was something I won't forget. He was just wandering the hall way saying hi to people and was glad that people showed up for a weeknight show. Y and T opened up...they were awesome!!

@azimuth361

Ah yep. I met Ronnie James Dio in Copenhagen. Actually, I met Roger Summer, his tour manager and talked with him for four hours before a show. Roger gave me a backstage pass and a ticket to the show at Amager Bio. Backstage, I did the grip and grins and stayed for a respectable amount of time. When it seemed like it was time to go, I made for the exit. Before I got there, Ronnie James Dio shouted across the room, "Hey! John! Where ya going? You're backstage with Dio. You have somewhere else to be? Stay a while. Have a beer."

When Ronnie James Dio tells you to stay, you stay.

@BlackRoseImmortal

@@azimuth361 That is an awesome story.

@Templarofsteel88

@@azimuth361 if it was me I would probably have fainted with the pure shock. I'm extremely happy I got to see him back in 2009 when he sang with Heaven and hell at Sweden rock festival but sadly did not get the chance to get an autograph due to the number of people in the queue for it there.

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@pokermel

Now play the record backwards and you will hear Holy Diver.

@jkent6526

Lmfao

@ziepaz

Oh that is perfect....lol

@musicman1977

😂😂😂

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