Angel (Theory of a Deadman song)

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"Angel"

Single by Theory of a Deadman

from the album Savages

Released

February 24, 2015

Length

3:22

Label

Composer(s)

Tyler Connolly
Dave Brenner
Dean Back
Joey Dandeneau

Lyricist(s)

Tyler Connolly
Dave Brenner
Dean Back
Joey Dandeneau
Jennifer Decilveo

Producer(s)

Howard Benson

Theory of a Deadman singles chronology

"Savages"
(2014)

"Angel"
(2015)

"Blow"
(2015)

Music video

"Angel" on YouTube

Angel is the third single on Theory of a Deadman's fifth studio album Savages. The single was released on February 24, 2015.

Composition

"Angel" is a ballad about a man who's in love with an angel but realizes that he eventually has to let her go.^[1] Randy Shatkowski of Underground Pulse describes the song as an "electronic-tinged lost love ballad" and noted Tyler Connolly's vocals to be his most vulnerable yet.^[2]

Chart positions

Weekly charts

Chart (2015)	Peak position
Canada Rock (Billboard)^[3]	33
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[4]	29
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)^[5]	18

Year-end charts

Chart (2015)	Position
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)^[6]	71

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)^[7]	Platinum	80,000^‡
United States (RIAA)^[8]	Platinum	1,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ Lesas, Sylvie (July 22, 2014). "Theory of a Deadman 'Savages' Album Review". Evigshed.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
^ Shatkowski, Randy (August 11, 2014). ""Savages" - Theory of a Deadman". Underground Pulse. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
^ "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
^ "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
^ "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
^ "Canadian single certifications – Theory – Angel". Music Canada. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
^ "American single certifications – Theory of a Deadman – Angel". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 10, 2021.

v t e Theory of a Deadman
Discography Songs
Studio albums	Theory of a Deadman Gasoline Scars & Souvenirs The Truth Is... Savages Wake Up Call Say Nothing Dinosaur
Extended plays	Angel Acoustic EP
Singles	"Nothing Could Come Between Us" "Make Up Your Mind" "No Surprise" "Santa Monica" "So Happy" "Bad Girlfriend" "All or Nothing" "Hate My Life" "Not Meant to Be" "By the Way" "Drown" "Savages" "Angel" "Rx (Medicate)" "Straight Jacket" "Wicked Game" "History of Violence"
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