Wish I Had an Angel

Nightwish

About Wish I Had an Angel

"Wish I Had An Angel" is the eleventh single for Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, the second from their fifth album Once. The song features vocals by then-vocalist Tarja Turunen and bassist Marco Hietala. The song was still performed live after Turunen's departure with Anette Olzon, before her departure, and current vocalist Floor Jansen afterwards. Featured on the soundtrack of the film Alone In The Dark, it became the group's most popular single in Europe and in the United States, next to Nemo. It made it onto two U. S. film soundtracks. It reached #60 in the UK Singles Chart, the highest of any of the band's singles in the UK. 


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2006
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I wish I had an angel
For one moment of love
I wish I had your angel tonight

Deep into a dying day
I took a step outside an innocent heart
Prepare to hate me fall when I may
This night will hurt you like never before

Old loves they die hard
Old lies they die harder

I wish I had an angel
For one moment of love
I wish I had your angel
Your Virgin Mary undone
I`m in love with my lust
Burning angel wings to dust
I wish I had your angel tonight

I`m going down so frail `n cruel
Drunken disguise changes all the rules

Old loves they die hard
Old lies they die harder

I wish I had an angel
For one moment of love
I wish I had your angel
Your Virgin Mary undone
I`m in love with my lust
Burning angel wings to dust
I wish I had your angel tonight

Greatest thrill
Not to kill
But to have the prize of the night
Hypocrite
Wannabe friend
13th disciple who betrayed me for nothing!

Last dance, first kiss
Your touch my bliss
Beauty always comes with dark thoughts

I wish I had an angel
For one moment of love
I wish I had your angel
Your Virgin Mary undone
I`m in love with my lust
Burning angel wings to dust
I wish I had your angel tonight

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Nightwish

Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and vocalist Tarja Turunen, who was replaced in 2007 by former Alyson Avenue singer Anette Olzon. In 2002, original bassist Sami Vänskä was replaced by Marco Hietala, who also took over the male vocalist role previously filled by Holopainen or guest singers. more »

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Written by: Tuomas Lauri Johannes Holopainen

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10 facts about this song

Release and Popularity
"Wish I Had an Angel" was released in September 2004, as the second single from the Nightwish album "Once". It proved to be one of Nightwish's most popular songs, gaining heavy airplay and charting highly in several countries.
Music Video
The music video for "Wish I Had an Angel" was taken from the band's live performance at M'era Luna Festival in 2003. It was the band's first one to gain heavy television promotion and was also included on the "Highest Hopes" compilation DVD.
Movie Soundtrack Inclusion
The song was included in the soundtrack for the 2004 movie "Alone in the Dark", a horror film directed by Uwe Boll.
Genre
Nightwish is a symphonic metal band and "Wish I Had an Angel" exemplifies this with its heavy guitar riffs, grand orchestral elements, and operatic vocals.
Shared Vocals
This song is distinguished by the shared vocals of lead singer Tarja Turunen and bass player Marco Hietala. This dual vocal style would become a trademark of sorts for Nightwish in their later songs.
Song Meaning
"Wish I Had an Angel" speaks of desperate longing for love, even in its most destructive forms. It delves into themes of love, lust, regret, despair and adultery.
Live Performances
"Wish I Had an Angel" remained a constant part of Nightwish's live setlist, even after the departure of lead singer Tarja Turunen in 2005, featuring the talents of both Anette Olzon and later Floor Jansen on vocals.
Cover Versions
Quite a few bands and artists have covered "Wish I Had an Angel". This highlights the song's popularity and influence in the symphonic and heavy metal community.
Critical response
Despite its commercial success, "Wish I Had an Angel" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its high energy and compelling rhythm, others criticized it as being overly dramatic and derivative.
Band Lineup
At the time of this song's release, the Nightwish lineup consisted of Tarja Turunen on vocals, Tuomas Holopainen on keyboards, Emppu Vuorinen on guitar, Jukka Nevalainen on drums, and Marco Hietala on bass and vocals.

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