Sarah McLachlan

Angel~

okay there's always one reason to feel not good enough and it's hard at the end of the day I need some distraction oh beautiful release memory seeps from my veins let me be empty and weightless and maybe I'll find some peace tonight in the arms of an angel fly away from here from this dark cold hotel room and the endlessness that you fear you are pulled from the wreckage of your silent reverie you're in the arms of the angel may you find some comfort there so tired of the straight line and everywhere you turn there's vultures and thieves at your back and the storm keeps on twisting you keep on building the lie that you make up for all that you lack it don't make no difference escaping one last time it's easier to believe in this sweet madness oh this glorious sadness that brings me to my knees in the arms of an angel fly away from here from this dark cold hotel room and the endlessness that you fear you are pulled from the wreckage of your silent reverie you're in the arms of the angel may you find some comfort there you're in the arms of the angel may you find some comfort here

Words & Music by Steve Siler Precious one
I know you've been sad for so long
Don't blame yourself
You didn't do anything wrong
You only wanted attention
Every child needs the same
You are as pure as a flower
In the cleansing rain It's not your fault
You are an innocent child
It's not your fault
You are an innocent child Precious one
I know the nightmares you've had
Don't be ashamed
You didn't do anything bad
You only wanted approval
Every child needs love
You are a perfect creation
of God above It's not your fault
You are an innocent child
It's not your fault
You are an innocent child

Wonder what can be so bad
That it makes you want to die
I wonder what could be so tragic
Makes you want to take your life
You have your Savior on the cross
While you sit on the throne
Put yourself up on that cross
Put your Savior on the throne

And I know it's hard to take what's happening
And I know life is tough sometimes
And I know it seems like there's no hope for you
And I know your life is worth more than you can see

It's hard to see beyond your pain
When you feel so dead inside
It's hard to see what you've been given
It's hard to find the hope in life

And I know it's hard to take what's happening
And I know life is tough sometimes
And I know it seems like there's no hope for you
And I know your life is worth more than you can see

And I say look at Jesus' hands
Those scars are there for you
You know He understands
What you're going through

Wow ((((((((Lauren))))))))),

I love that song ~ I never paid as much attention to the words but they are beautiful ~ Songs make me cry sometimes and sometimes it's a healing cry (when I feel better after) which is a good thing.  Thank you sweetie for keeping me on my toes.

Love Ya,

Maria

Hello Lauren,

Ty for sharing the songs with me :) I am more of a tune/rythm listener. I have been my whole life and am not sure why. So, to read the words here touched my heart. So much meaning in these songs. cdb :) ty again.

Lauren,

Thanks for posting these. Angel always brings tears to my eyes.  I remember when I first heard it-- my brother (a homeless addict) had died the day before, and the lyrics were so haunting and just identical to his life.  I sobbed, but felt a strange sense of comfort that he was "in the arms of the angel."  He was truly miserable in this life, and I pray he has found peace.  Tomorrow he would have turned 51.

Nancy

((((Lauren))))

Great post - I love Sarah McLaughlan.  She has such a great voice.  Song lyrics can be so powerful - they can make us laugh, cry, and recover.  Thanx for sharing them with us.

Karen