| “On the Side of Angels” | |||||
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| Single by LeAnn Rimes from the album You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs | |||||
| Released | October 11, 1997 | ||||
| Format | CD single | ||||
| Genre | Country | ||||
| Length | 3:49 | ||||
| Label | Curb | ||||
| Writer(s) | Gary Burr, Gerry House | ||||
| Producer | Wilbur C. Rimes | ||||
| LeAnn Rimes singles chronology | |||||
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"On the Side of Angels" is the title of a song written by Gary Burr and Gerry House, and recorded by American country music artist LeAnn Rimes. It was released in October 1997 as the second and final single from her album You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs. It was also featured on her Greatest Hits (2003) album and her All-Time Greatest Hits (2015) album.
"Holiday in Your Heart" Promotion[]
"On the Side of Angels" was featured in the 1997 TV movie Holiday in Your Heart, which starred Rimes herself. Being in the movie caused the song to gain unexpected success and acknowledgement, which caused some to consider the song as an "unofficial/promotional single". The live performance of the song from the movie has been misinterpreted on YouTube, often circulating around with the label "music video".
Musical style[]
"On the Side of Angels" is a Christian love song. It is a slow ballad with very strong vocals and a powerful meaning.
Lyrics[]
- Lyrics taken from Metrolyrics.[1]
I've never been so certain
I've never been sure
We're on the side of angels
If we believe this love is pure
Is it so hard to trust it
'Cause we've been wrong before?
There comes a time in every life
We find the heart we're waiting for
After all the 'Might-have-beens'
The close and distant calls
After all the 'Try-agains'
Don't be afraid to fall
We're on the side of angels after all
Every time you touch me
Don't you feel it too?
The gentle hand that's guiding us
You to me, me to you
After all the 'Might-have-beens'
The close and distant calls
After all the 'Try-agains'
Don't be afraid to fall
We're on the side of angels after all
Heaven only knows
Why this took so long
But only Heaven knows
A love is right or wrong
After all the 'Might-have-beens'
The close and distant calls
After all the 'Try-agains'
Don't be afraid to fall
We're on the side of angels
On the side of angels
On the side of angels, after all
Ooh, yeah
On the side of angels
Ooh
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
| Chart (1997-1998) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 9 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 4 |
Year-end charts[]
| Chart (1998) | Position |
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| US Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 65 |
References[]
- ↑ "LeAnn Rimes - On The Side Of Angels Lyrics". Metrolyrics. CBS Interactive, Inc. http://www.metrolyrics.com/on-the-side-of-angels-lyrics-leann-rimes.html. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ↑ "RPM Country Tracks". RPM. February 9, 1998. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?brws_s=1&file_num=nlc008388.3449&type=1&interval=24. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ↑ "LeAnn Rimes Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Country Songs for LeAnn Rimes. 1998. http://www.billboard.com/artist/306757/LeAnn+Rimes/chart?f=357. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
- ↑ "Best of 1998: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1998. http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/1998/hot-country-songs. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
External links[]
LeAnn Rimes - On The Side Of Angels
"On the Side of Angels" from the film Holiday in Your Heart.