About The Song
“Angel Of The Morning” is a song written by Chip Taylor, the song portrays themes of love, longing, and redemption, telling the story of a woman in love with a departing man. Juice Newton’s rendition, released in 1981, became immensely popular, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and receiving nominations for awards like Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female. The song’s resonance endured through its use in various media, including the opening scene of the film “Deadpool” in 2016, at the request of the film’s star, Ryan Reynolds. Notably, Juice Newton’s version was the first country-music video aired on MTV upon its launch in 1981, further cementing its place in music history.
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Lyrics
There’ll be no strings to bind your hands
Not if my love can’t bind your heart.
And there’s no need to take a stand
For it was I who chose to start.
I see no need to take me home,
I’m old enough to face the dawn.
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby.
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Then slowly turn away from me.
Maybe the sun’s light will be dim
And it won’t matter anyhow.
If morning’s echo says we’ve sinned,
Well, it was what I wanted now.
And if we’re victims of the night,
I won’t be blinded by the light.
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby.
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Then slowly turn away,
I won’t beg you to stay with me
Through the tears of the day,
Of the years, baby baby baby.
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby.
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, darling
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, darling