For many years, the group presented a ragamuffin image and a vagabonding lifestyle, travelling around Europe in a double-decker bus and houseboat. Their image was enhanced by their eclectic and often homemade clothing, and the very long hair worn by both male and female members of the band. The Kelly Family began to break up in 2000 and afterwards they performed mostly as individuals or sub-sets of the whole group and took on a more mainstream look.
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Discography
The Kelly Family Tours Europe (1977)
The Kelly Family (1979)
Lieder der Welt (1979)
Ein Vogel kann im Käfig nicht fliegen (1980)
Wonderful World (1981)
Une famille c'est une chanson (1984)
Keep on Singing... (1989)
New World (1990)
Honest Workers (1991)
Wow (1993)
Over the Hump (1994)
Almost Heaven (1996)
Growin' Up (1997)
From Their Hearts (1998)
La Patata (2002)
Homerun (2004)
We Got Love (2017)
25 Years Later (2019)
An Angel
The Kelly Family Lyrics
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I had 'em last in my dreams
I was chasing butterflies
Until the sunrise broke my eyes
Tonight the sky has glued my eyes
'Cause what they see's an angel hive
I've got to touch that magic star
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Oh, the sweet honey from above
Pour it all over me sweet love
And while you're flying around my head
Your honey kisses keep me fed
I wish I had your pair of wings
Just like last night in my dreams
I was lost in paradise
Wish I'd never opened my eyes
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
But there's danger in the air
Tryin' so hard to be unfair
Danger in the air
Tryin' so hard to keep us scared
But we're not afraid
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Oh I wish I were you
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Wish I were you
Oh, I wish I were you
The Kelly Family's song "An Angel" tells the story of a person who wishes they were like an angel. They long to have wings and be able to fly like angels do. Throughout the lyrics, the singer expresses their desire to touch "that magic star" and "greet the angels in their hive." They wish to experience the freedom and joy that they believe angels have.
The song also touches on themes of love and desire. The singer sings of wanting the "sweet honey from above" to be poured over them and describes the feeling of being kissed by a lover. They long for the blissful experience of being lost in paradise.
However, the lyrics also acknowledge the existence of danger and fear. The singer references "danger in the air" and expresses a desire to not be scared. Despite the challenges they face, the singer ultimately concludes that they wish they were the object of their desire - an angel.
Overall, "An Angel" is a beautifully poetic song that captures the human desire for love, freedom, and transcendence.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I had your pair of wings
I wish I could fly away and escape the burdens of life
I had 'em last in my dreams
The feeling of freedom and weightlessness is only accessible in one's dreams
I was chasing butterflies
The pursuit of happiness and beauty sets us free
Until the sunrise broke my eyes
The return to reality can be painful and sobering
Tonight the sky has glued my eyes
The beauty and wonder of the world can keep us entranced
'Cause what they see's an angel hive
The world is full of goodness and wonder, if only we take the time to see it
I've got to touch that magic star
It's important to reach for the impossible and strive for greatness
And greet the angels in their hive
Acknowledging and celebrating the good in the world brings us closer to it
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
The limitations of the human experience can be frustrating and limiting
Sometimes I wish I were you
The grass is always greener on the other side
Oh, the sweet honey from above
The good in the world is like nourishing honey
Pour it all over me sweet love
We crave the goodness in the world and the love that comes with it
And while you're flying around my head
We feel the presence of the good in the world, even if we can't see it
Your honey kisses keep me fed
The love and goodness in the world sustains us
Just like last night in my dreams
Dreams can be an escape from the harsh realities of life
I was lost in paradise
The pursuit of happiness brings us closer to paradise
Wish I'd never opened my eyes
Returning to reality can be disappointing and frustrating
But there's danger in the air
The world can be a scary and dangerous place
Tryin' so hard to be unfair
People can be cruel and unjust
But we're not afraid
We must find courage in the face of danger and adversity
Oh I wish I were you
The lives of others can seem more fulfilling and desirable
Wish I were you
The fantasy of being someone else can be alluring
Oh, I wish I were you
The desire to escape reality can be overwhelming at times
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angelo Kelly, Barbara Kelly, James Kelly, John Kelly, Joseph Kelly, Kathleen Kelly, Maite Kelly, Patricia Kelly, Patrick Kelly
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@wizard1963uk
most beautiful song i have heard and fills me with emotion's and touch's the soul of my suit .i lost my beautiful daughter 9 years ago and i know she is an angel
@kathleen_-fb2jx
i love your songs that is just impossible how all of you can sing ❤️❤️
@frazerpacy3119
Still the greatest music ever made
@jerzytymczuk3275
@@kathleen_-fb2jx ekxtra
@mariascheurer2099
Was hsb ich diese Familie gerne gehoert. Ich und meine Tochter waren absolute Fans. Och hab sogar ihre Klamotten gerne getragen. I
@MrNicetux
Früher zu Schulzeiten darüber gelacht wenn sich jemand als Kelly Family Fan geoutet hat. Heute, wenn ich es höre erinnere ich mich etwas wehmütig an unbeschwerte, schöne Zeiten.
@felixp.8778
So geht es mir auch gerade
@NickKnatterton.
So geht es vielen. Bin froh in den 80ern und 90ern großgeworden zu sein. Möchte heute nicht mehr jung sein.
@lenafranke8404
Ihr vermisst nicht die Zeit, sondern eure Jugend..andere Lebensphase, ist doch logisch. Die Zeit jetzt ist auch nicht schlechter als damals, hat alles Vor- und Nachteile…