Religous Meaning behind Angel's Wings

I'd just like to say first of all, that I recently accepted Jesus Christ into my life. With such songs as the New Angel's Wings. I find it very inspiring. Does anyone know if Mike belives in Jesus Christ? I think its very obvious from alot of his music, I would just like to confirm somehow?

Also request for future SD songs. I love songs like Angel's Wings, but I love stuff like "Don't Take me for Granted". But recently being born agained, I crunge like superman does to kryptonite when the "F" word is used in that song. Could it be possible to make "cleaner" songs for future albums or make 2 versions?

Sounds like you'd dig the radio-edit of Don't Take Me For Granted.

i think mike does. Based off of lyrics, images he chooses to use, and some tattoos (sacred heart and the like).

As far as F bombs go, i'd look for radio versions of any particular songs if they bother you. But i wouldnt get your hopes up on mike to refrain from them.

Yeah thats an option... Its not that Bad... Mike's not been one to cus alot I think in studio releases. I guess it happens more live. But anyone who knows whos been born again, it's alot different now. Things I used to do, I have no desire at all anymore, and its just hard to explain. Alot of music I use to listen to , I wont ever. But I think it's pretty obvious where Mike stands.. I just looking for some kinda confirmation. I did read he had alto of relgious and/or cross type things in his home, and I think I can even remember a pic or interview long time ago showing something to that effect. But I can't be sure.

Heres some of how the lyrics having meaning to me...

"You say you're down on your luck
hey baby, its a long, long way up
hold back now, hold back your fears"

This kinda symbolizes to me that when somone is down , they look up. Thats usually when someone comes to Jesus, as when they hit a bottom or crossroads. And Jesus tells us not to Fear.

"How many times have you asked yourself
is this the hand of fate that I've been dealt?
you're so disillusioned this can't be real
and you can't stand now the way you feel"

This even more confirms that crossroad position.

"I don't care about what they say
I won't live or die that way"

This tells me what Christians must do in todays society. To Stand up, don't do "Whats Popular", dont live or more imporantley die that way, but to live for God and do whats right, even when its not "cool" amoung piers.

"tired of figuring out things on my own
angel's wings wont you carry me home"

This describes to me, when you get that point, to accept Jesus, that you are tried of living your life yourself, that you give total surrender to him, and let him come into your life, and live it the way he wants. Believe me he will come if you ask.

"I don't care about what they say
I'm gonna marry you some day
go ahead and wake up, its a brand new day
Angel's wings gonna carry you away
Angel's wings are going to carry me away
Angel's wings are going to carry us away"

But then he references to a woman. I'm not sure how that fits into the picture, but what I think, or what it would mean to me, would the love of his wife, is his "treasure" God gives him for being rigeitous here on earth. Then he gives reference to carry him, then her, then us away, Away being to Heaven.

Its very inspiring to me.. In church they are singing gosepl songs, but when I invision a new church, I invision songs like Angels wings being preformed with electirc Guitars and such or Acoustic. There is one church we go to that does play modern music in the church servie with electric guitars,etc. One of my goals I like to learn to play guitar this year, and someday be able to preform Angel's wings or a similar song just around here for locals.

But anyways, the search lead me to the meaning of the song. Is when I started researcing the bible, and how it was truely inspired word of God. I have a brother that hasnt accepted Jesus yet, and somehow I felt this was a key to all of it. Like everthing happens for a reason.. But how I could interpert something, and someone else could interpert it differently, but even with the orignal, only the author can give the true inspiried meaning of the song.

Just curious is all..

God Bless,
Python

I've read in interviews not only with Mr. Ness himself but also with Dennis and Johnny that he (Mike) isn't into religion per se but is very spiritual and very fascinated in various religious icons for what they represent in the broader sense.
While I am not a Christian personally, I think it's awesome that you have a positive guiding force in your life.
I can relate with you in that once a power greater than myself came into my life songs like "Untitled" became much more to me than just great songs. After much discussion, some friends and I came to the belief that that song was untitled because his higher power didn't have a specific name... just our theory.
But then again, that song was written over ten years ago...
Keep the faith!

Mike said in an interview that he changed the lyrics of Angels Wings because he wanted people to relate to it in different ways not just one. For some people it could be religious and for some it can not

<font color="#FFFF00" size="1">[ January 24, 2006 10:58 PM: Message edited by: RoadZOmbie ]</font>

ok i'm sorry but i've never understood why religious people are so offended by the word fuck. no disciple, apostle, or anyone related to jesus was named fuck. it's not taking anyone's name in vain. it's just another word we invented and people decided it was dirty.

to find it offensive fine, but i don't see how it is offensive on a religious basis.

I remember when Mike would sing the old version of the song with some different lyrics and talk about how when he wrote the song he was thinking about children who have had it rough and been overlooked or foresaken. Although Mike changed the lyrics to relate to a broader audience and to keep in upbeat tone with the rest of the CD I always see the song with this original intent in mind. So I always look at the song as someone who has had a really painful childhood and thus is prone to cope with dysfunctional tendencies and a life of painful memories. Yet, always with the hope that some concept of God/Angels will make it better either now or in the hereafter.

I, too, am under the impression that Mike once said in an interview that he is "spiritual" but not in a religious kind of way.
I also remember that he once said that most of the tunes that made it onto WLWHWT were (partly) written in churches because Mike apparently likes religious icons and their suffering for the cause...
And the good thing about lyrics is that everyone can interpret them the way they like...hear some rigious undertones or not is up to oneself to decide.

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Originally posted by Mudd:
I remember when Mike would sing the old version of the song with some different lyrics and talk about how when he wrote the song he was thinking about children who have had it rough and been overlooked or foresaken. Although Mike changed the lyrics to relate to a broader audience and to keep in upbeat tone with the rest of the CD I always see the song with this original intent in mind. So I always look at the song as someone who has had a really painful childhood and thus is prone to cope with dysfunctional tendencies and a life of painful memories. Yet, always with the hope that some concept of God/Angels will make it better either now or in the hereafter.

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<font size="2" face="verdana, arial">I have heard the original from a live recording but havent really analyzed it yet. But I think the same message is still there. He just cleaned it up to make it reach larger audiences. The same message is still there I believe.

To me, I believe Mike Ness is a modern day prophet. Lets face it, we could been listening to bands that promote the devil or evil ways. They are all around us. I think Mike has showed in his songs, that he wants to do what is right, over wrong. Even when its not cool. And thats a Good Message to send to todays Kids. When there is so music out there telling us to do the opposite. His music has definatley helped me keep focus over the years, even tho I was a heavy partier at times. His music helped me stay on course to the day I accepted Jesus Christ into my life. And now with songs like Angels Wings, its very very touching to me.

God Bless You Mike Ness!!! And All your Fans!!