"Angel of Light" is a song by Petra. It was written and composed by the band's guitarist and vocalist Bob Hartman. The song was released in 1981 as part of the band's fourth album, Never Say Die. It was also included in the 40th Anniversary album released in 2013.
Lyrics[]
Words and music by Bob Hartman
City lights are flashing, they call you to the streets
Hearts are filled with passion in everyone you meet
The Boulevard is waiting, it wants to get you high
Neon signs are waiting to sell you anything you want to buy
But I know your devices, it shouldn't seem so odd
You lied from the beginning, I see through your facade
(Chorus)
Angel of light, I see you glow in the night
But you only bring darkness to my soul
Angel of light, You're telling me wrong is right
I won't let you're evil take control
They follow in your footsteps not knowing that you fell
Bumper to bumper on the freeway to hell
You lead them into wrong and you make it look so right
You lead them into darkness and make them think you lead them into light
But I know where you're going, too bad you're not alone
If it wasn't for the real light I might have never known
You got the clergy working overtime to widen the narrow way
You've got politicians everywhere listening to what you say
You've got false apostles teaching lies perverting the only way
You've got principalities and powers waiting to obey
You've got philosophies and vain deceits lying to deceive
You've got hate, and greed, ungodly lusts in the deadly web you weave
Somehow you've got so many thinking you're not even there
One look is all it takes to get them blinded by your glare
Credits[]
- Greg X. Volz – Lead vocals
- Bob Hartman – Guitars
- Mark Kelly – Bass, backup vocals
- John Slick – Keyboards, backup vocals
- Keith Edwards – Drums
Other versions[]
Remake[]
In 2010, "Angel of Light" was remade and recorded by Classic Petra in the album Back to the Rock. This version features John Lawry on keyboards and Louie Weaver on drums.
Live versions[]
"Angel of Light" was featured in the 2011 live album Back to the Rock Live by Classic Petra.