The story behind
Alphaville wrote "Fallen Angel" in 1984 as part of their album *Forever Young*. The song was recorded in Germany and produced by Andreas Budde, Wolfgang Loos, and Colin Pearson. It is three and a half minutes long. The lyrics speak of a fallen angel, a theme that recurs in popular culture and religion. It is not a biblical concept, but it is used to describe beings who have strayed from God. In the song, the fallen angel is portrayed as someone who has lost their way, perhaps due to desire or ambition. The song does not focus on the myth, but rather on the idea of a being who has strayed from their path. It is a simple song, with a rhythm that shifts between dark and light. The lead vocals carry the narrative, as if telling the story of someone who went far away. The lyrics are straightforward but leave room for reflection. The song is not just a track, but a way of understanding something that lies beyond what meets the eye. ↓ Skip to chordsEm G
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From the album
Forever Young
Alphaville · 1984 · Track 5