She married to Richard Noll in 1985 who has been a collaborator on all of her recordings and is also her partner in their business, Singing Heart Productions.
The spiritual domain is at the center of everything Noll's life, and is reflected in all of her work. With the concept of Namaste' as her guide, cultivation and deepening of compassion and respect for everyone, and all of life is ongoing practice.
Noll loved singing for as long as she can remember. Her original training was in acting, and it was in BFA and MFA theatre programs that she received much of her vocal training. In 1978 - what turned out to be her last year of acting training - Noll had some powerful spiritual experiences that disrupted and powerfully changed the direction of her life. She gave up acting and was inspired to study transpersonal psychology, and received a master's degree from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Menlo Park, California in 1984.
Noll spent years singing her children to sleep, with a repertoire of chants learned at ITP, songs she made up, and traditional lullabies. In 1991, while singing to her son Mischa one night, NolI had a clear and dramatic inspiration: “Consider the possibility that the songs you sing to your children could be a gift to adults who were never sung to ...". A powerful and deeply fulfilling new direction in her life began. Songs for the Inner Child was released in 1992, and three other CD’s between 1995 and 2007.
Noll is also a writer, spiritually oriented coach and consultant.
Angels Watching Over Me
Shaina Noll Lyrics
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through long, sleepless nights
She taught me to pray as she knelt by my side
She guarded my childhood,
and all through the years
She echoed my laughter, she counted my tears
In the arms of my mother, I came to believe
That God sent an angel to watch over me
She taught me the meaning of courage and faith
She taught me to live with the Lord as my strength
She taught me to follow the pathway he marked
She guided my steps when the journey grew dark
And I know there were dangers that I could not see
But God sent an angel to watch over me
She taught me to serve with a spirit that sings
She taught me to seek after heavenly things
And because of her love and her kindness and care
Because of the place that I hold in her prayers
And because of her goodness, I still believe
That God sent an angel to watch over me
In "Angels Watching Over Me", the songwriter Shaina Noll is recounting her life's journey and expressing her gratitude towards her mother, who she believes was her guardian angel sent by God. The song presents the idea that a mother's love and guidance can be a source of inspiration, strength, and protection throughout one's life. The lyrics focus on the different lessons that Shaina learned from her mother or her "angel", such as how to pray, how to be courageous, faithful, and compassionate, and how to seek spiritual fulfillment.
The opening lines of the song evoke a strong emotional image of a mother caring for her infant child with unwavering devotion. The repeated phrase "She watched by my cradle through long, sleepless nights" emphasizes the depth of the mother's sacrifice and commitment to her child. As the song progresses, the mother's role shifts from a caregiver to a mentor and a guidepost, as the singer learns valuable life lessons from her. The line "She guided my steps when the journey grew dark" encapsulates the mother's ability to provide steady and reassuring support during difficult times.
Overall, "Angels Watching Over Me" is a poignant tribute to maternal love and the power it can have in shaping one's character and values. The song touches on themes of faith, resilience, and gratitude and offers a heartwarming message of hope and reassurance to its listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
She watched by my cradle
From the moment of my birth, she has been by my side
through long, sleepless nights
Even during difficult times, she stayed by me and stayed awake to ensure my safety
She taught me to pray as she knelt by my side
She taught me the importance of communication with God through prayer and set an example by praying with me
She guarded my childhood,
She protected me and kept me safe during my childhood years
and all through the years
She continued to watch over me and be a positive influence throughout my life
She echoed my laughter, she counted my tears
She shared in my joys and celebrated my happy moments while also being there for me during sad times
In the arms of my mother, I came to believe
Through her guidance, I learned to have faith and trust in God's protection
That God sent an angel to watch over me
I believe that God sends angels to protect and guide me through life
She taught me the meaning of courage and faith
She instilled in me a sense of bravery and belief in God's plan for my life
She taught me to live with the Lord as my strength
She taught me to rely on God as a source of strength and to live in accordance with his teachings
She taught me to follow the pathway he marked
She taught me to follow the path that God has marked for me and to trust that it is the right one
She guided my steps when the journey grew dark
She provided me with guidance and support during difficult times in life
And I know there were dangers that I could not see
I am aware that there were potential dangers in life that I may not have been aware of, but was protected from
But God sent an angel to watch over me
I believe that God sent an angel to protect and guide me through life
She taught me to serve with a spirit that sings
She taught me to have a positive attitude and to serve others with joy in my heart
She taught me to seek after heavenly things
She taught me to prioritize eternal matters over temporary ones
And because of her love and her kindness and care
Due to her affectionate and caring nature towards me
Because of the place that I hold in her prayers
Because she regularly prayed for me and had me in her thoughts
And because of her goodness, I still believe
Because of her positive influence in my life, I still believe in God's love and protection
That God sent an angel to watch over me
I believe that God has sent an angel to protect me and guide me in life
Contributed by Evan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
marge Pegula
So angelic, the perfect adult lullaby! Thank you !!!!
Shaina Noll
You're so welcome, Marge...that's the intent of the song; thank you for the gift of your response...💙
Lexi Rhapsody Rose
So Beautiful & Soothing. I was guided here & needed to hear exactly this & Peace Be With You. Thank you so much Shaina Noll. Much Love & Blessings from Sydney Australia 💚🙏🦋🦋🙏💚
Shaina Noll
Ah...you're so welcome, Lexi...I love your story, and am glad you were inspired to find the song. Love to you...💙🙏🏻✨
Lexi Rhapsody Rose
@Shaina Noll thank you
💚🙏🦋🦋🙏💚
Rosana
Que bonito 💫💙
Shaina Noll
Thank you, Ros...I'm glad you enjoyed. 💕
Hadeer Al Bakri
Sound of an angel
Mericle singer
Shaina Noll
Thank you, Hadeer...I'm touched by your response.
해 땅
Lovely