Eurythmics - There Must Be an Angel (Playing With My Heart)
Eurythmics - There Must Be an Angel (Playing With My Heart)
“There Must Be an Angel (Playing With My Heart)” is a happy, dreamy song by the Eurythmics, released in 1985 on their album Be Yourself Tonight . This song became a huge hit and is one of their most famous songs, partly due to the striking combination of pop with soul influences, and Annie Lennox's angelic voice.
Musical Style:
The melody of this song is carried by a beautiful harmonica played by none other than the legendary Stevie Wonder . The song's dreamy, almost heavenly atmosphere is enhanced by the choral backing vocals and Lennox's powerful vocals. It has a striking balance between uptempo pop and soft, soulful influences, giving it a unique sound.
Text and Meaning:
The text revolves around an overwhelming sense of love, with the narrator feeling so happy and fulfilled that it almost feels like angels are touching her heart. The song describes the euphoria associated with falling in love and the feeling that something supernatural must be behind this intense happiness. The angel in the text therefore symbolises the power and magic of love.
