This month, all my A to Z Challenge posts will feature a song that is on my personal list of “deep cuts.” These are songs that my husband often razzes me about, that there’s no one else who has ever heard of them or is listening to them, or they’re songs that possibly are just not that mainstream. If we are of the same era or run in the same musical taste circles, none of these may seem that off the beaten path, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t fun songs! Enjoy!

The song I am sharing today is probably known to you if you’re a Jimmy Buffett fan as it is performed by Peter Mayer, who was one of the Coral Reefers backing up Buffett for many years. His song “Faith in Angels” was introduced to me many years ago by my friend Sarah, fellow Parrothead, and it spoke to me immediately and it has been a staple in the background of my life every time I am facing tough situations. My dear friend Cathy, also a Parrothead, calls it my “strong song” and she’s right. I derive such emotional strength from this song.

It’s a sweet, simple song that implores us to “have a little faith in angels — you never know where they might be.” And I have found this to be true. Sometimes these angels are of the spiritual kind, providing me divine intervention when I need it the most. Sometimes it’s people who show up in my life when I need them most or know just the right thing to say or do to get me through a situation. When I feel like I am at my lowest, it always seems like this song will show up in my life, and I stop to remind myself that I need to have faith in angels because I may not see them at that moment, but they will be there. Maybe I am so lucky to have so many angels in my life because of another beautiful line from the song: “What you dream, you’ve got to live. The love you want, you’ve got to give.” I do try to live up to my dreams and aspirations, and I do try to put plenty of love out there in the world, so maybe some of it comes back to me.

Take a listen and share your thoughts. Maybe this will be the emotional hug you need today. Maybe it will become your own personal anthem to carry you through hard times. Maybe it will just be a pretty song. Regardless, heed the message because it’s a good one.