Angels At My Gate
Manfred Mann · Other Songs - Manfred Mann
The lucky wheel goes round,
Little joker knows he can't escape.
The same time every year,
The fun fair's back in town,
Numbers in the air like ticker tape.
58, 56, 54,
Good angels at my door.
63, 62, 61, 60, 59, 58,
Good angels at my gate.
Throw a seven down,
Place another bet,
The joker laughs as the stakes get higher.
The gambler and the clown,
Without a safety net,
Balancing unsteady on a wire.
58, 56, 54,
Good angels at my door.
63, 62, 61, 60, 59, 58,
Good angels at my gate.
There's a finger on the dial,
The lucky wheel goes round,
Little joker knows he can't escape.
The same time every year,
The fun fair's back in town,
Numbers in the air like ticker tape.
58, 56, 54,
Good angels at my door.
63, 62, 61, 60, 59, 58,
Good angels at my gate.
59, 58, 57, 56, 55, 54,
Good angels at my door.
63, 62, 61, 60, 59, 58,
Good angels at my gate.
59, 58, 57, 56, 55, 54, [fading]
Angels At My Gate
Angels At My Gate stands as a notable song in the discography of Manfred Mann, reflecting the band's versatility beyond their signature pop hits. While the group is widely celebrated for chart-topping singles like Do Wah Diddy Diddy and Fox On The Run, this track explores a more introspective and atmospheric dimension of their sound. The recording captures the ensemble's ability to blend rock instrumentation with melodic sophistication, showcasing a depth that often characterized their broader body of work during this era. As part of their extensive catalogue, the song demonstrates the group's commitment to exploring varied emotional landscapes within the rock genre. It remains a significant piece for listeners interested in the band's evolution and their capacity to deliver nuanced performances that resonate with enduring musicality.