Even Angels

Story Behind The Song

My nephew Michael Patrick Daly of South River, NJ, passed away last year from cancer, after a couragious five year fight. He was an amazing kid. I wish you could have known him. He wasn't famous but by the lines around the block at his wake and funeral, you would certainly think a celebrity had passed away. So many people, young and old paid their respects, but the kids got to me. They waited like angels for hours and hours quietly moving in the procession to say goodbye to their friend, their teammate, their coach, their classmate...they looked like angels.

Song Description

In the midst of sadness and grief after losing a young loved one. A statment of awe for their struggle, fight, composure...overall beautiful spirit.

Song Length 4:23 Genre Folk - Country, Pop - General
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Heartbreaking, Poignant Subject Sorrow, Angels
Similar Artists Shawn Colvin, Beth Orton Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Even Angels

I can't understand
why you were the one
they called up into heaven
don't they know that you're so young

they say time is just on earth
you knew love could transcend time
your spirit is so beautiful
even angels stand in line

when I was down on love
you taught me to forgive
every day you fought the fight
you showed me how to live

now it's you giving me strength
so I can make this climb
your spirit is so beautiful
even angels stand in line

even angels, even angels
your spirit is so beautiful
even angels stand in line

with broken hearts we sang your song
for we could not keep you any longer
even angels cried and sang along...
"you lived so strong, and loved stronger"

you'll be forever in my heart
and always on my mind
your spirit is so beautiful
even angels stand in line

even angels, even angels
your spirit is so beautiful
even angels stand in line

oh, so beautiful
your spirit is so beautiful
so beautiful!

(c) 2008 davie gayle

Lyrics Davie Gayle Music Davie Gayle
Producer Davie Gayle & Michael Gayle Publisher Claydirt Music, ASCAP
Performance Davie Gayle & Sweet Alyssum Label n/a

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