They have released one album so far, Something Big in 2004. In 2009, they joined up with Rick Vito to release an album by The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, Blue Again!
Walking With the Angels
The Mick Fleetwood Band Lyrics
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Some say we're living in hell
Somehow I keep on believing
From the bottom of a wishing well
Some find their faith in religion
Some never find it at all
I say that life is for living
Now I'm walking with the angels, way up high
Walking with the angels, and I'm ready to fly
Walking with the angels to that sweet bye and bye
Climbing up that stairway to the sky
Sometimes I think about the future
Some say the end is near
No use in fighting Mother Nature
Make the best of it, while we're here
Go out, walking with the angels, way up high
Walking with the angels, now, get ready to fly
Walking with the angels to that sweet bye and bye
Climbing up that stairway to the sky
So if you're ready for heaven
Why don't you give it a try
Count every blessing while you're living
No need to wait until you die
Just go walking with the angels, way up high
Walking with the angels, get ready to fly
Walking with the angels to that sweet bye and bye
Climbing up that stairway ... to the sky
The lyrics of Walking With the Angels by The Mick Fleetwood Band express the different beliefs and perspectives people have about life and death. The song begins with the contrasting views of heaven and hell, with some people believing in the former while others think we’re living in the latter. But the singer acknowledges that despite the different opinions, he chooses to believe in something more positive, represented by the metaphorical wishing well.
The next verse of the song talks about the different ways people find meaning in life. Some people find it through religion, while others don’t find it at all. The singer, however, believes that life is for living and that we can’t make progress without falling. The chorus then follows, with the anthem-like message of walking with the angels, being ready to fly, and climbing up the stairway to the sky. The verse that follows touches on the uncertainty of the future and how some believe that the end is near. The singer advises against fighting Mother Nature (a metaphor for accepting the natural state of things) and making the best of our life while we’re here.
The last verse ends the song with a call to action. Instead of waiting until we die to experience heaven, the singer suggests that we count our blessings while we’re alive and walk with the angels. The song then ends with the repetition of the chorus, calling for a collective sense of hope and positivity.
Overall, the song expresses the beauty of life and the hope that we can choose to see despite the uncertainties it presents. The metaphorical language communicates a sense of poetic beauty, while the simple message of positivity makes it accessible to everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people talk about heaven
There are those who speak of heaven as a reality
Some say we're living in hell
Others perceive that we are residing in a version of hell
Somehow I keep on believing
Despite the beliefs of others, I maintain my faith
From the bottom of a wishing well
My hope stems from a place of deep desire
Some find their faith in religion
A number of individuals acquire their faith through religious practice
Some never find it at all
Others never discover faith in any form
I say that life is for living
I believe that the purpose of life is to experience it fully
And you can't walk until you fall
You need to experience hardship to learn and grow
Now I'm walking with the angels, way up high
Metaphorically, I am accompanied by angels on my journey
Walking with the angels, and I'm ready to fly
I am prepared to soar to new heights under their guidance
Walking with the angels to that sweet bye and bye
I am on a path towards a peaceful and joyful future
Climbing up that stairway to the sky
I am ascending towards a better place in life
Sometimes I think about the future
Occasionally, I contemplate what is in store for me
Some say the end is near
There are those who claim that the apocalypse is imminent
No use in fighting Mother Nature
It is fruitless to resist the natural world and its laws
Make the best of it, while we're here
Instead, we should enjoy our time on Earth to the fullest extent possible
Go out, walking with the angels, way up high
It is beneficial to stay on the path of righteousness with spiritual guidance
Walking with the angels, now, get ready to fly
We should prepare ourselves to achieve great things with their help
Walking with the angels to that sweet bye and bye
Life will get better as we progress forward
Climbing up that stairway ... to the sky
Advancing towards our goals in a positive manner
So if you're ready for heaven
If you are prepared for the afterlife
Why don't you give it a try
Then you should give it a chance
Count every blessing while you're living
Appreciate everything you have while you can
No need to wait until you die
You don't have to wait until after you pass away
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