Angel
Massive Attack
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You are my angel Come from way above to bring me love Her eyes, she's on the dark side Neutralize every man in sight To love you, love you, love you You are my angel Come from way above To love you, love you, love you
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Written by: Horace Keith Hinds, Robert Del Naja, Grantley Marshall, Andrew Lee Isaac Vowles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Song Inspiration"Angel," a track from Massive Attack's iconic album "Mezzanine," was inspired by the reggae song "You Are My Angel" by Horace Andy.
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Creative ProcessIt was during the creation process of their album "Mezzanine" that Massive Attack incorporated Horace Andy's vocals in the song, thus creating "Angel."
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LyricsThe song’s lyrics discusses feelings of unease and fear, combined with a desire and plea for salvation.
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Lengthy Duration"Angel" is longer than most mainstream songs, clocking in at approximately six minutes.
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Repetitive StructureThe song is repetitive in structure and builds up gradually, adding more and more layers over the repeating cycle.
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Impact on Third AlbumThe track, along with the rest of "Mezzanine," marked a departure from the smooth trip-hop sound of Massive Attack's previous albums and was more experimental.
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GenreThe rugged and darkly atmospheric rock sound infused with the elements of trip-hop and reggae makes "Angel" a classic and standout track.
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Horace AndyJamaican singer Horace Andy is one of the known collaborators on the track. His previous version of the song also serves as the creative foundation for Massive Attack's version.
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Commercial UseThe song has been used in a number of TV shows, films, and commercials due to its unique atmospheric sound. These include "Snatch," "Go," "Flight of the Phoenix," and a Piaget commercial.
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Global Reach"Angel" has achieved immense popularity worldwide and is recognized as one of Massive Attack's most important tracks.
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AirplayDue to its length and atmospheric sound, the song received heavy airplay on underground and college radio stations.
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