☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics are about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
- It describes how ten thousand angels could have wept
- The angels were ready to save Jesus, but they were waiting for his words
- God turns his gaze away because he cannot bear the sight
- The text expresses the sorrow of the angels and the pains of the world
Interpretation
The song lyrics 'Ten Thousand Angels Cried' by
LeAnn Rimes are about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The text describes the silence in heaven on that day and the possible idea that ten thousand angels cried. The lines 'Well, I can just imagine ten thousand angels cried / That would seem like rain to me and you' convey the idea that the angels cried in their sorrow and that it might have looked like rain.
The text also mentions that the angels were ready to free Jesus from the cross, but they were waiting for his words. When Jesus asked why the Father had forsaken him, the angels watched as the Savior died voluntarily. The lines 'They watched the Saviour die of His own choice' illustrate that Jesus consciously chose his death.
The text also describes how God turned his head away because he couldn't bear the sight. The lines 'God turned His head away / He couldn't bear the sight' show the painful reality of the crucifixion. It is also mentioned that the sun went down and the sky turned grey as Jesus sacrificed his life, causing the tears to start falling.
Overall, the song lyrics express the sorrow of the angels over Jesus' death and suggest that their tears might have looked like rain. They also convey the pain that God and the world experienced when Jesus was crucified.