I met an Angel on Christmas Day
She came here to help me find my way
The rain stopped when she touched my face
and then she led me to that great place
I saw things I hadn't seen in so long
just by looking in her eyes
oh, she made me feel so strong
I even lost my disguise
to my surprise...
I kissed an Angel
It tasted sweet
But I can't handle the way
She gets to me
She really gets to me....
Her eyes change color as the days go by
but that sweet smile stays behind
she fell asleep holding my hand
I knew then I'd give her all I can
When she put her arms around me
I heard a sound so clear
Her heartbeat surrounds me
and I drifted away with her near
without fear...
I was kissed by an Angel
She set me free
And I think I can handle the way
She gets to me
She really gets to me...
I was held by an Angel
She uplifted me
And I know I can handle the way
She let me see
She really gets to me...
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Background:
Music: I don't even know where it came from... just messing around, after I thought of the melody for the lyrics (one of the few songs that started with a lyric first, although just the first two lines) - I tried to get some music to fit what I was trying to sing. There are 4 main guitar parts... The changes in melody in this song were some of my most proud work at the time.
Lyrics: Well, inspiration is sometimes right across town... (and sometimes, it's not). Honestly, it's a little refreshing to write something positive (though admittedly, pretty cheesy - but hey, I like cheese).
This song was initially conceived on 1/4/99. Clocks in at around 3:45 or so.