1. Sam Baker was a blac… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists by this name:
1. Sam Baker was a black Southern Soul artist born 1941 in Jackson, MS, who began his career singing secular music rather than in gospel like most other of his kind at the time. However, he was influenced by gospel as well as blues performers, and performed with the likes of Jimmy Reed, Clyde McPhatter, and others early in his career. He went on to become one of the memorable artists on the legendary Sound Stage 7 label, releasing more sides for the label than any other artist except Joe Simon. The Soulscape reissue label recently re-released this SS7 material on CD. The streamable tracks on this page are a few of his cuts. Sam was also known as Lord Sam Baker when John R and Hoss Allen and others would play his records on WLAC deep in the heart of Dixie, Nashville, TN.
2.: Sam Baker is a country singer-songwriter out of Austin, Texas. Here’s a man who can’t really sing, but mostly just speaks. Who’s deaf on one side, partially deaf on the other. And who can’t use all his fingers while playing guitar anymore. And yet Sam Baker manages to make what has got to be one of the finest Americana albums in recent years. He believes in storytelling and that everyone is at the mercy of another one's dream.
Angels
Sam Baker Lyrics
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"Love can heal" they softly call
When trouble comes to the ones she loves
Her angels come
They heal all pain
Her angels come like healing rain
Love and angels conquer all
Like rain her healing angels fall
Love and angels conquer all
Her healing angels softly call
"Amen"
Call a truce, call a war
Everyone is a bastard, everyone is a whore
Everyone is a saint, everyone is redeemed
Everyone is at the mercy of another one's dream
She eases suffering
Heals the pain
Her angels come like healing rain
Love and angels conquer all
Like rain her healing angels fall
Love and angels conquer all
Her healing angels softly call
"Amen"
"Aaa-men"
Late at night when dreams are kings
I got nervous about what dark brings
I call her name
She pulls me tight
She whispers, "Everything's all right"
She eases suffering
Heals all pain
Her angels come like healing rain
Love and angels conquer all
Like rain her healing angels fall
Love and angels conquer all
Her healing angels softly call
"Amen"
Call a truce, call a war
Everyone is a bastard, everyone is a whore
Everyone is a saint, everyone is redeemed
Everyone is at the mercy of another one's dream
The song "Angels" by Sam Baker speaks about a person who is surrounded by angels who soften their suffering and heal their pain. The angels are described as flying around her heart and softly calling that "love can heal." Whenever trouble comes to the ones she loves, the angels come to ease their suffering and heal their pain, like a healing rain that falls. The song implies that love and angels conquer all, which is mirrored by the repeated chorus of "Love and angels conquer all, like rain her healing angels fall. Her healing angels softly call, Amen."
The song then transitions to a verse that speaks about how everyone is a mix of good and bad, a bastard and a saint, and everyone is at the mercy of another one's dream. This can be seen as a commentary on the human condition, and how we all have flaws and struggles, but there are angels among us who are there to heal and ease our suffering.
One interpretation of the song could be that the person who is surrounded by angels is a symbol for the healing power of love and the human capacity for empathy and kindness towards others. The chorus of "love and angels conquer all" implies that even in the darkest situations, love and kindness can triumph over hate and despair.
Overall, "Angels" is a heartfelt and introspective song that explores themes of love, pain, and the human capacity for healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels fly around her heart
Her love and compassion create a protective energy that can be felt by others.
"Love can heal" they softly call
The angels' message can be heard by the vulnerable and the hurt, and they point to the healing power of love.
When trouble comes to the ones she loves
She is there to stand by the side of anyone she cares about through all their problems and difficulties.
Her angels come
The love and the energy she emits attracts positive forces that heal and protect.
They ease all suffering
The angels provide relief and comfort to those who need it, and they make pain more bearable.
They heal all pain
The angels take away sorrow and grief, unburdening hearts of their pain.
Like rain her healing angels fall
She spreads her love and healing like rain, covering all with her warm embrace.
Love and angels conquer all
Love has a transformative power that can heal all wounds, and even angels bow to love's might.
"Amen"
The affirmation of gratitude for the power of love and the protection of the angels.
Call a truce, call a war
The world is a place of conflict where people fight for what they believe, but also where people can make peace.
Everyone is a bastard, everyone is a whore
All people have been guilty of acting poorly or selfishly, and we all bear sexual desires.
Everyone is a saint, everyone is redeemed
All people are capable of doing good, and with the right attitude, they can find redemption and salvation.
Everyone is at the mercy of another one's dream
No one is truly independent, we are all subject to the dreams and the actions of others.
Late at night when dreams are kings
When the world is quiet and our subconscious takes over, our hopes and dreams can shape our reality.
I got nervous about what dark brings
Uncertainty can be scary, and the unknown can make us feel vulnerable and fearful.
She pulls me tight
Her love and protection envelops him, making him feel safe and secure.
She whispers, "Everything's all right"
Her words bring peace and assurance that everything will work out okay.
Contributed by Emily C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.