"Angel" by Two Deeply Spiritual Musicians - Sarah McLachlan and Carlos Santana

I cannot think of another song so sweetly sorrowful, yet spiritually uplifting, as this beautiful duet version of "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan, with Carlos Santana accompanying her on acoustic guitar. The lyrics suggest the universal sufferings of not just the addict or alcoholic, but the universal sufferings that the human heart and spirit are vulnerable to when isolated with seemingly nowhere to turn.

               ANGEL

(Lyrics and Music by Sarah McLachlan)

"Spend all your time waiting

For that second chance,
For a break that would make it okay.
There's always some reason
To feel not good enough,
And it's hard at the end of the day.

I need some distraction.
Oh beautiful release,
Memories seep from my veins.
Let me be empty,
Oh, and weightless, and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight."

"In the arms of the angel,
Fly away from here;
From this dark cold hotel room,
And the endlessness that you fear.

You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie.
You're in the arms of the angel,
May you find some comfort here.

So tired of the straight line,
And everywhere you turn
There's vultures and thieves at your back.
The storm keeps on twisting;
Keep on building the lies
That you make up for all that you lack.

It don't make no difference,
Escaping one last time,
It's easier not to believe
In this sweet madness,
Oh this glorious sadness,
That brings me to my knees.

In the arms of the angel
Fly away from here,
From this dark cold hotel room
And the endlessness that you fear.

You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie.
You're in the arms of the angel,
May you find some comfort here.

You're in the arms of the angel,
May you find some comfort here.”

Click here to read an article on the spiritual journey of Carlos Santana, his intentions, motives and purpose, which is available on the website of Andrew Cohen's EnlightenNext Magazine.