Calling All Angels
Jane Siberry
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A man is placed upon the steps, a baby cries And high above him you hear the church bells start to ring. The heaviness, the heaviness of it settles in, A mother starts to sing. Then it's one foot then the other as you step along the road Steppin' on the road, how much weight, how much weight? And it's how long and how far and how many times, Oh, before it's too late? Calling all angels, calling all angels. Walk me through this one, don't leave me alone. Calling all angels, calling all angels. We're trying, we're hoping, but we're not sure how Oh and every day you gaze upon the sunset With such love and intensity. Why it's almost as if, if you could only crack the code You'd finally understand what this all means. Oh but if you could, do you think you would Have traded all the pain and suffering? Oh, but then you would've missed the beauty of the light upon this earth And the sweetness of the leaving. Calling all angels, calling all angels! Walk me through this one, don't leave me alone Calling all angels, calling all angels, We're trying, we're hoping but we're not sure Calling all angels (call all angels) Calling all angels (call all angels) Walk me through this one Don't leave me alone. Calling all angels, calling all angels We're trying, we're hoping, we're hurting, we're loving We're crying, we're calling, But we're not sure how this goes.
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Written by: JANE SIBERRY
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12 facts about this song
Album"Calling All Angels" is a song from the album "When I Was a Boy" by Jane Siberry, which was released in 1993.
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VocalsThe song features harmony vocals by singer-songwriter k.d. lang.
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SoundtrackIt was included in the soundtrack for the movie "Pay It Forward" which was released in 2000.
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Subsequent VersionA different version of the song, performed by Train, was later released and received significant radio play.
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RecognitionJane Siberry's version of the song has been recognized as a powerful, spiritual song that blends elements of pop and folk genres.
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Inspirational InfluenceThe lyrics speak to the human condition, longing, and a plea for help, making it popular in times of communal grief and healing.
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Atmospheric QualityRenowned for its haunting beauty, the song is underlaid with a subtle, entrancing melody and minimalistic production that enhances its atmospheric quality.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often performed in live shows by Jane Siberry, and it is considered one of her most profound works.
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Lyrics InterpretationThough the song has a spiritual tone, it encourages listeners to seek for help and support, not necessarily from divine entities, but also from within and around (angels in this context can be anyone who extends help or support).
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Cover Versions"Calling All Angels" has been covered by a number of artists across various genres, demonstrating its cross-genre appeal.
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Critical AcclaimJane Siberry's expressive and emotive delivery of the song's lyrics has earned her critical acclaim.
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YouTubeThe song has a lyric video on Jane Siberry's official YouTube channel which as of 2021 has over 150,000 views.
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