Concrete Angel
Martina McBride
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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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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.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genre of Country and Pop, taking listeners on a poignant, bittersweet journey through its touching lyrics.
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SongwritersTalented songwriters Rob Crosby and Stephanie Bentley penned the lyrics to this song with a deep social message.
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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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Public ResponseThe song garnered attention for its thematic dealing with child abuse, evoking intense emotional reactions and receiving critical acclaim from audiences and critics.
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Social ImpactThe 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.
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AwardsThe music video for "Concrete Angel" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category "Best Short Form Music Video" in 2003.
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Covers and PerformancesNumerous artists have covered "Concrete Angel," including Christina Novelli and Gareth Emery, in their electronic dance music version.
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Song PopularityOver 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.
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Continuous RecognitionIn 2016, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Concrete Angel" #54 in their list of the 100 greatest country songs of all time.
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