How Could an Angel Break My Heart
Toni Braxton
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I heard he sang a lullaby I heard he sang it from his heart When I found out, thought I would die Because that lullaby was mine I heard he sealed it with a kiss He gently kissed her cherry lips I found that so hard to believe Because his kiss belonged to me How could an angel break my heart? Why didn't he catch my falling star? I wish I didn't wish so hard Maybe I wished our love apart How could an angel break my heart? I heard her face was white as rain Soft as a rose that blooms in May He keeps her picture in a frame And when he sleeps he calls her name I wonder if she makes him smile The way he used to smile at me I hope she doesn't make him laugh Because his laugh belongs to me How could an angel break my heart? Why didn't he catch may falling star? I wish I didn't wish so hard Maybe I wished our love apart How could an angel break my heart? Oh, oh Oh, yeah Oh, my soul is dying, it's crying I'm trying to understand Please help me How could an angel break my heart? Why didn't he catch my falling star? I wish I didn't wish so hard Maybe I wished our love apart How could an angel break my heart?
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Written by: Kenneth B. Edmonds, Toni Braxton
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10 facts about this song
Artist Collaboration"How Could an Angel Break My Heart" is a song by American singer-songwriter Toni Braxton from her album "Secrets". The song features guest vocals by Babyface and instrumental performance by world-renowned saxophonist Kenny G.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released as the fourth and final single from Braxton's second studio album, Secrets (1996).
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Chart Performance"How Could an Angel Break My Heart" reached number 22 on the Adult Contemporary track of Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It was one of the few songs not to be released in the United Kingdom, but it still managed to reach number 22 on the UK's R&B chart.
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Song CompositionIn terms of music composition, the song is written in the key of B major, with a tempo of 64 beats per minute. The song has a soothing, heartbreak ballad melody, which amplifies Braxton's soulful voice and Kenny G's skillful saxophone playing.
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LyricismThe heartbreaking lyrics of the song revolve around a woman who is shocked and heartbroken to find out that her lover has been unfaithful, questioning how someone she thought was an 'angel' could cause her such pain.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features Toni Braxton and Babyface in a room filled with candles. Kenny G is also featured in the video, playing his saxophone.
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Awards and AccoladesAlthough the song did not win any awards, the album "Secrets" and several of its other leading tracks won numerous accolades. These include several Grammy Awards, including Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song for the track "You're Makin' Me High", and the album has been certified 8x Platinum in the USA.
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Remix VersionA remix version features the English performer Cleopatra of the sibling R&B trio Cleopatra. This version comes with a more upbeat rhythm, giving a different twist to the melancholic nature of the original song.
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Cover VersionIn 2019, the British jazz-pop singer Jamie Cullum made a cover of "How Could an Angel Break My Heart" for his album Taller.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Toni Braxton and Babyface, who have collaborated on several successful hits. Babyface is also the producer of the song.
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