Angel

Horace Andy

About Angel

"Angel" is a song by English trip hop group Massive Attack. It features lead vocals and songwriting from Horace Andy, and is partially based on Andy's song "You are My Angel". It was released as the third single from their third studio album, Mezzanine (1998), on 13 July 1998. "Angel" peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.


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Oh baby girl
Mmm yeah
You are my angel
You are my angel

Sent from heaven above
From love
And I could love you love you
Girl, till the end of time

Your eyes
Are like a cat in the dark
That hypnotize every man
But I'm gonna watch you, watch you
Girl anywhere you go
Because I love you, love you
And I don't want to love you

No baby girl
Never never want to love you
Ooh my heart
Mmm, yeah
You gotta believe, me

Your eyes
Are like a cat in the dark
That hypnotize every man
But I'm gonna watch you, watch you
Girl anywhere you go
Because I love you, love you
And I don't want to love you

No, no, no, oh
Never want to love
Ooh never never never
Want to love you

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Horace Andy

Horace Andy (born Horace Hinds on 19 February 1951) is a roots reggae songwriter and singer, known for his distinctive vocals and hit songs such as "Government Land" also "Angel" & "Five Man Army" with Trip hop trio Massive Attack. He is also famous for a cover version of "Ain't No Sunshine". more »

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Written by: Horace Keith Hinds, Robert Del Naja, Grantley Marshall, Andrew Lee Isaac Vowles

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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.
Creative Process
It was during the creation process of their album "Mezzanine" that Massive Attack incorporated Horace Andy's vocals in the song, thus creating "Angel."
Lyrics
The song’s lyrics discusses feelings of unease and fear, combined with a desire and plea for salvation.
Lengthy Duration
"Angel" is longer than most mainstream songs, clocking in at approximately six minutes.
Repetitive Structure
The song is repetitive in structure and builds up gradually, adding more and more layers over the repeating cycle.
Impact on Third Album
The 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.
Genre
The rugged and darkly atmospheric rock sound infused with the elements of trip-hop and reggae makes "Angel" a classic and standout track.
Horace Andy
Jamaican 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.
Commercial Use
The 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.
Global Reach
"Angel" has achieved immense popularity worldwide and is recognized as one of Massive Attack's most important tracks.
Airplay
Due to its length and atmospheric sound, the song received heavy airplay on underground and college radio stations.

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