Angels of the Silences
Counting Crows
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Well I guess you left me with some feathers in my hand Did it make it any easier to leave me where I stand? I guess there might not be too many who would stand beside you now Where'd you come from? Where am I going? Why'd you leave me 'till I'm only good for... Waiting for you All my sins... I said that I would pay for them if I could come back to you All my innocence is wasted on the dead and dreaming Every night these silhouettes appear above my head Little angels of the silences that climb into my bed and whisper Every time I fall asleep Every time I dream "Did you come? Would you lie? Why'd you leave us 'till we're only good for... Waiting for you" All my sins... I said that I would pay for them if I could come back to you All my innocence is wasted on the dead and dreaming I dream of Michelangelo when I'm lying in my bed Little angels hang above my head and read me like an open book Suck my blood break my nerve offer me their arms Well, I will not be an enemy of anything I'll only stand here Waiting for you All my sins... I said that I would pay for them if I could come back to you All my innocence is wasted on the dead and dreaming
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Written by: ADAM DURITZ, BEN MIZE, CHARLES GILLINGHAM, DANIEL VICKREY, DANIEL JOHN VICKREY, DAVID BRYSON, MATTHEW MALLEY
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10 facts about this song
Song's Release"Angels of the Silences" was released in 1996. It is part of the second studio album of Counting Crows, "Recovering the Satellites."
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Purpose of the AlbumThe album, including this song, was a response to the sudden fame the band gained after their first album. "Angels of the Silences" expressed some of the challenges the band faced with this new reality.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as the first single from the album. It was well-received by fans and critics alike.
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Song MeaningBand lead Adam Duritz has stated that the song is about "desperate confusion", a running theme in the album.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Angels of the Silences" was released on the band's greatest hits album, "Films About Ghosts" (2003).
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Live Performances"Angels of the Silences" is a staple in the band's live performances and remains a fan favorite.
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SongwritingAdam Duritz, the band's lead singer, is credited as the song’s writer. He is well-known for his emotionally charged and vivid songwriting.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Angels of the Silences" features the band performing in a desert setting, interspersed with scenes of a house being buried by sand.
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VersatilityDespite its deep and somewhat melancholic lyrics, the melodic composition of "Angels of the Silences" makes it a versatile song, perfect for both passive listening and having a spot on a party playlist.
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