Concrete Angel

Martina McBride

About Concrete Angel

"Concrete Angel" is a song written by Stephanie Bentley and Rob Crosby, and recorded by American country music artist Martina McBride. It was released in November 2002 as the fourth and last single from McBride's Greatest Hits compilation album. The song reached number 5 on the country music charts.


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2003
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She walks to school with the lunch 
She packed
Nobody knows what she's
Holdin' back

Wearin' the same dress
She wore yesterday
She hides the bruises with linen
And lace

(Oh oh)

The teacher wonders but she
Doesn't ask
It's hard to see the pain
Behind the mask

Bearing the burden
Of a secret storm
Sometimes she wishes she was
Never born

[Chorus]
Through the wind and the rain
She stands hard as a stone
In a world that she can't rise above
But her dreams give her wings
And she flies to a place where
She's loved
Concrete angel

Somebody cries in the middle 
Of the night
The neighbors hear, but they turn
Out the lights

A fragile soul caught in the hands
Of fate
When morning comes
It'll be too late

[Chorus]

A statue stands in a shaded place
An angel girl with an upturned face
A name is written on a polished rock
A broken heart that the world forgot

[Chorus]

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Martina McBride

Martina McBride (born July 29, 1966) is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range. more »

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Written by: ROB CROSBY, STEPHANIE KAY BENTLEY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, ACUM Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Concrete Angel" is the closing track on Martina McBride's album "Greatest Hits," which was released in 2001.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genre of Country and Pop, taking listeners on a poignant, bittersweet journey through its touching lyrics.
Songwriters
Talented songwriters Rob Crosby and Stephanie Bentley penned the lyrics to this song with a deep social message.
Chart Performance
"Concrete Angel" achieved impressive success, peaking at number 5 on Billboard's US Hot Country Songs and ranking at number 20 on Billboard's US Adult Contemporary (AC) chart.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Deaton Flanigen, depicts a poignant story of a young girl who suffers domestic abuse, played by actress Jenna Boyd.
Public Response
The song garnered attention for its thematic dealing with child abuse, evoking intense emotional reactions and receiving critical acclaim from audiences and critics.
Social Impact
The song highlights social and emotional issues like child abuse, and the video ends with a phone number for the American Child Abuse Hotline, reflecting a profound awareness-raising intent.
Awards
The music video for "Concrete Angel" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category "Best Short Form Music Video" in 2003.
Covers and Performances
Numerous artists have covered "Concrete Angel," including Christina Novelli and Gareth Emery, in their electronic dance music version.
Song Popularity
Over the years, "Concrete Angel" has become one of Martina McBride's signature songs, often performed at concerts and events, demonstrating the lasting impact of the song.
Continuous Recognition
In 2016, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Concrete Angel" #54 in their list of the 100 greatest country songs of all time.

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