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Alabama - Angels Among Us Lyrics

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Alabama

Lyrics

Verse 1


I was walking home from school, on a cold winter day
Took a shortcut through the woods, and I lost my way
It was getting late, and I was scared and alone
But then a kind old man, took my hand, and led me home
Mama couldn't see him, oh but he was standing there
And I knew in my heart, he was the answer to my prayers


Chorus


Oh I believe there are, angels among us
Sent down to us, from somewhere up above
They come to you and me, in our darkest hours
To show us how to live, to teach us how to give
To guide us with the light of love


Verse 2


When life held troubled times, and had me down on my knees
There's always been someone, to come along, and comfort me
A kind word from a stranger, to lend a helping hand
A phone call from a friend, just to say, I understand
But ain't it kind of funny, at the dark end of the road
That someone lights the way, with just a single ray of hope


Chorus (Repeat)


Oh I believe there are, angels among us
Sent down to us, from somewhere up above
They come to you and me, in our darkest hours
To show us how to live, to teach us how to give
To guide us with the light of love


Bridge


They wear so many faces, show up in the strangest places
To grace us with their mercy, in our time of need


Chorus (Repeat)


Oh I believe there are, angels among us
Sent down to us, from somewhere up above
They come to you and me, in our darkest hours
To show us how to live, to teach us how to give
To guide us with the light of love
To guide us with a light of love


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Meaning & Inspiration

“Angels Among Us” by Alabama is a country ballad that tells a personal story and then reflects on unseen help. The first verse recalls a child walking home from school on a cold winter day who lost his way in the woods until a kind old man took his hand and led him home. His mother could not see the man, and the singer believed he was an answer to prayer.

The chorus states the belief that angels are among us, sent from above, coming in the darkest hours to show how to live and to give and to guide with the light of love. The idea is close to Hebrews 1:14 and Psalm 91:11, though the song does not quote them.

The second verse lists ordinary kindnesses, a word from a stranger or a call from a friend. The bridge says angels wear many faces and show up in strange places, close to Hebrews 13:2. The song is a gentle reflection on comfort.

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