Fallen Angel (Three Days Grace song)

"Fallen Angel"
Single by Three Days Grace
from the album Human
Released	15 September 2015
Genre	Alternative metal post-grunge
Length	3:09
Label	RCA
Songwriter(s)	Neil Sanderson Brad Walst Gavin Brown Barry Stock Matt Walst Christopher Millar Joey Moi Ted Bruner
Producer(s)	Brown
Three Days Grace singles chronology
"Human Race" (2015) "Fallen Angel" (2015) "The Mountain" (2018)
Music video
"Fallen Angel" (lyric video) on YouTube

"Fallen Angel" is a song by Canadian rock band Three Days Grace. The song was released on 15 September 2015, as the fourth and final single from the band's fifth studio album Human.[1]

Background

Three Days Grace's drummer Neil Sanderson said "Fallen Angel" was about his mother's grief after the deaths of his brother and father when he was five years old.[2] He also revealed that the song was tough one to write.[2]

Music video

An official lyric video for the single was released on 2 November 2015, directed by Matthew JC.[3] The video begins with singer Matt Walst stating, "This song is about losing the people we love and wishing we could have been the ones to save them."[4] Lyrics are overlaid atop the band's live performance at the Bomb Factory in Dallas, TX.[5]

Legacy

In 2016, Sanderson said the band created a page on their official website entitled the "Fallen Angel Dedication Wall" where messages can be posted in memory of loved ones.[6]

Personnel

Three Days Grace Matt Walst – lead vocals Barry Stock – guitar Brad Walst – bass Neil Sanderson – drums, backing vocals Additional musicians Dani Rosenoer – keyboards, synth and programming

Production Gavin Brown – producer Chris Lord-Alge – engineering

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2015–16) Peak position Canada Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[7] 46 Canada Rock (Billboard)[8] 16 US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[9] 41 US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[10] 27

Year-end charts Chart (2016) Position US Mainstream Rock Songs (Billboard)[11] 47

References

1. Childers, Chad (21 September 2015). "Breaking Benjamin vs. Three Days Grace – Cage Match". Loudwire. Archived from the original on 22 February 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016. with their current single "Fallen Angel".
2. "Three Days Grace's Neil Sanderson Discusses Story Behind "Fallen Angel". Rock 94.7. 28 December 2015. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
3. "Three Days Grace - Fallen Angel (Lyric Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
4. Childers, Chad (5 November 2015). "Three Days Grace Showcase Live Show in 'Fallen Angel' Lyric Video". Loudwire. Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
5. "Three Days Grace Premieres "Fallen Angel" Lyric Video". KRRO. 2 November 2015. Archived from the original on 29 February 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
6. Sanderson, Neil (31 March 2016). "Three Days Grace's Neil Sanderson Talks New Album Progress + 'Fallen Angel Dedication Wall'". Loudwire. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
7. "Three Days Grace Chart History (Canadian Digital Songs Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
8. "Three Days Grace Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
9. "Three Days Grace Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
10. "Three Days Grace Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard.
11. "Mainstream Rock Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 20 August 2022.