Netsky is the grandson and nephew of traditional klezmer musicians. He was inspired by jam sessions with Irish musicians to attempt something with klezmer music. He recruited many of the musicians from the New England Conservatory of Music's Third Stream department with the majority having jazz or folk backgrounds.
And the Angels Sing
The Klezmer Conservatory Band Lyrics
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The angels sing the sweetest song I ever heard
You speak, and the angels sing
Or am I breathing music into every word
Suddenly, the setting is strange
I can see water and moonlight beaming
Silver waves that break on some undiscovered shore - Then
Long winter nights with the candles gleaming
Through it all your face that I adore.
You smile, and the angels sing
And though it's just a gentle murmur at the start
We kiss, and the angels sing
And leave their music ringing in my heart.
The Klezmer Conservatory Band's "And The Angels Sing" is a love song that describes the intense emotions a person feels when they fall in love. The song starts with the singer meeting their loved one and describing how the angels start singing the sweetest song they have ever heard. They are in awe of the person they are with and wonder if they are breathing music into every word that they speak. The lyrics suggest that this new love brings about a sudden change in the singer's life, as they see water and moonlight beaming and silver waves breaking on an undiscovered shore. This symbolizes the beginning of a new journey for the two lovers.
As the song progresses, the singer speaks of long winter nights with candles gleaming and his loved one's face illuminating everything in their life. The song’s message is that the love they share is so strong that it fills every moment, lighting up everything around them, leading to an unforgettable moment when they kiss. This kiss induces the angels to sing, creating music that echoes and remains in the singer's heart. The song emphasizes that the love shared between two individuals can make the impossible, possible, and can change everything around them.
Line by Line Meaning
We meet, and the angels sing
Our meeting is so magical and perfect that even the angels above us are moved to sing.
The angels sing the sweetest song I ever heard
The music of the angels is so pure and beautiful that it is unlike anything I have ever heard before.
You speak, and the angels sing
Your voice is so lovely that it inspires the angels to sing along with you.
Or am I breathing music into every word
Perhaps I am adding my own emotional response to your words, and turning them into a song that only I can hear.
Suddenly, the setting is strange
Without warning, the location and atmosphere around us becomes unfamiliar and unexpected.
I can see water and moonlight beaming
I am now able to visualize a serene scene with calm waters reflecting the moonlight.
Silver waves that break on some undiscovered shore - Then
The water is gently crashing against a beach that is unknown and unexplored to us.
Suddenly, I see it all change
As abruptly as the new setting had appeared, it is now transforming into something else altogether.
Long winter nights with the candles gleaming
I am now envisioning long, cold nights spent indoors with only the flickering light of candles for warmth and comfort.
Through it all your face that I adore.
No matter what changes around us, your face remains a constant source of love and admiration.
You smile, and the angels sing
Your smile is so radiant and joyful that even the angels are moved to sing in celebration.
And though it's just a gentle murmur at the start
The music of the angels begins as a soft whisper, barely noticeable but still present and beautiful.
We kiss, and the angels sing
Our love is so passionate and inspiring that the angels can't help but join in with their own music.
And leave their music ringing in my heart.
Even after our embrace is over, the sweet music of the angels continues to resonate within me and fill my heart with love and joy.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ZIGGY ELMAN, JOHNNY MERCER
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