Cowboys and Angels
George Michael
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When your heart's in someone else's hands Monkey see and monkey do Their wish is your command Not to blame Everyone's the same All you do is love and love is all you do I should know by now the way I fought for you You're not to blame, everyone's the same I know you think that you're safe Mister Harmless deception That keeps love at bay It's the ones who resist that we most want to kiss Wouldn't you say? Cowboys and angels They all have the time for you Why should I imagine that I'd be a find for you Why should I imagine That I'd have something to say But that scar on your face That beautiful face of yours In your heart there's a trace Of someone before When your heart's in someone else's plans Things you say and things you do That they don't understand You're not to blame Always ends the same You can call it love but I don't think it's true You should know by now I'm not the boy for you You're not to blame Always ends the same I know you think that you're safe Sister Harmless affection that keeps things this way It's the ones who persist for the sake of a kiss Who will pay and pay Cowboys and angels They all have the time for you Why should I imagine that I was designed for you Why should I believe That you would stay But that scar on your face That beautiful face of yours Don't you think that I'd know They've hurt you, before Take this man to your place Maybe his hands can help you forget Please be stronger than your past The future may still give you a chance The future, the future, not the past That scar on your face That beautiful face of yours Don't you think that I know They hurt you before
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Written by: George Michael
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11 facts about this song
Release Description"Cowboys and Angels" is a song by British singer-songwriter George Michael from his second studio album, "Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1."
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Chart HistoryAlthough it was released as a single in 1991, it was among Michael's few singles that did not make it to the top 40 in the UK charts, peaking at number 45.
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Song Duration"Cowboys and Angels" is the longest song in Michael’s solo career, with a duration of seven minutes and fourteen seconds.
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Musical StructureThe song exhibits an unusual structural characteristic, having two different distinctive sections, the A and B section, with a different time signature for each.
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Jazz InfluenceThe song features a prominent saxophone solo, highlighting George Michael's love for the jazz genre.
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Personal Significance"Cowboys and Angels" was supposedly about the complicated love triangle George Michael found himself in, indicating the deep personal significance of the song to the artist.
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Album SuccessDespite its individual lack of chart success, "Cowboys and Angels" was part of an album that reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cowboys and Angels" features black and white footage of George Michael performing the song, interspersed with color scenes of everyday life.
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Public ReceptionDespite its low ranking on the charts, the song has been praised for its complexity and depth, with many fans considering it one of George Michael's most underrated songs.
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Live PerformancesGeorge Michael included "Cowboys and Angels" in the setlist during his "Cover to Cover" tour in 1991, where he would often extend the song's saxophone solo.
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TributeAfter George Michael's death in 2016, the song found renewed interest among fans and newcomers alike, serving as a poignant reminder of the breadth and depth of his artistry.
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