"Fallen Angel" is a song by Canadian rock band Three Days Grace. The song was released on September 15, 2015, as the fourth and final single from the band's fifth studio album, Human (2015).
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. He also revealed that the song was a tough one to write.
Music video An official lyric video for the single was released November 2, 2015, directed by Matthew JC. 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." Lyrics are overlaid atop the band's live performance at the Bomb Factory in Dallas, TX.
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.
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 +Weekly chart performance for "Fallen Angel" Chart (2015–16) Peakposition Canada Digital Song Sales (Billboard) 46 Canada Rock (Billboard) 16
Year-end charts +Year-end chart performance for "Fallen Angel" Chart (2016) Position US Mainstream Rock Songs (Billboard) 47
Certifications
Release history +Release dates and formats for "Fallen Angel" RegionDateFormatLabel United States September 15, 2015 Mainstream rock RCA
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