From the recording Sea Salt and Sawdust
Words: My late mother-in-law Maria had a long-time BFF, Anne, who passed away a few years after her. Eulogies inspired me to jot down a few lines right away.
Key lyric: She used to be a raging fire, now she is embers.
Music: Written as a finger-picked ballad but envisioned for piano, NJ singer-songwriter Kelli Bruno transformed it and added stunning harmonies.
Sounds like: Kate Bush, Billie Eilish
Credits: Marian Mastrorilli-lead and backing vocals; Kelli Bruno-piano and backing vocals; Glenn Govier-bass; Spencer G-mandolin. Recorded and mixed by Kevin Kelly at The Workshoppe East; piano and backing vocals recorded by Jeremy Delaney at Kaleidoscope Sound, Union City, NJ.
Lyrics
Angels (Angel in Transition) ©2023 Marian Mastrorilli
She used to be a raging fire
Now, she is embers
She used to be Spring
And now, she’s December
Through the prayers and wishing
Acceptance and submission
It’s clearly her condition
She’s an angel in transition
REFRAIN:
Angels…
Her own angel gently sings
Swears that she can see her wings
Asks her if she’ll come along
But her angel’s gotta sing more songs
Incense smoke is rising
Like mist on the horizon
Her soul as it embarks
Lights up the sky with sparks
REFRAIN:
Angels…
A timeless place beyond the gate
Another angel poised in wait
To shepherd in a cherished friend
Kindred spirits once again
REFRAIN:
Angels…