Ten Thousand Angels
Mindy McCready
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Speaking of the devil Look who just walked in He knows just where to find me Here we go again I can tell he's gonna ask me to dance But that's not as far as he wants to go I need ten thousand angels to help me tell him no Lead me not into temptation Heaven help me to be strong I can fight all that I'm feeling But I can't do it alone Help me break this spell that I'm under Guide my feet and hold me tight I need ten thousand angels watching over me tonight It's time to face my weakness Look him in the eye Lord knows it won't be easy But I've just gotta try I can let myself get lost in his arms That's how I got my heart broke before I need ten thousand angels to walk me out the door Lead me not into temptation Heaven help me to be strong I can fight all that I'm feeling But I can't do it alone Help me break this spell that I'm under Guide my feet and hold me tight I need ten thousand angels watching over me tonight I need ten thousand angels watching over me tonight Ten thousand angels, watching over me tonight Ten thousand angels, watching over me tonight Watching over me tonight
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Written by: BILLY HENDERSON, STEVEN JONES
Lyrics © MDI MUSIC ADMIN & CONSULTATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"Ten Thousand Angels" is a popular country song recorded by Mindy McCready, an American country music singer who gained popularity during the 1990s.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released on March 18, 1996, as her debut single and served as the lead-off for her debut album which also carries the same name, "Ten Thousand Angels".
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Chart Performance"Ten Thousand Angels" peaked at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It remained on the chart for twenty weeks.
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Album SuccessThe album "Ten Thousand Angels" was very successful and was certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales of over two million units.
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Song’s ThemeThe song narrates the story of resisting temptation with the help of "ten thousand angels." It metaphorically uses the angels to symbolize strength and support in tough times.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Billy Henderson and Steve Durham.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ten Thousand Angels" was directed by Roger Pistole.
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LegacyDespite McCready's troubled personal life and untimely death in 2013, "Ten Thousand Angels" remains her most famous and beloved song.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics and the public alike, garnering praise for McCready's vocal performance and the song's storytelling quality.
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Influence"Ten Thousand Angels" helped to pave the way for other female country artists in the late '90s and early 2000s and remains a staple on country radio stations today.
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