Singer-songwriter Scott David Roberts unveils his deeply moving new single, “Wings of Angels,” a reflective and spiritual track shaped by personal tragedy, unwavering faith, and the healing power of music. Written during one of the most difficult chapters of his life, the song serves as a message of comfort, redemption, and the belief in an afterlife where loved ones reunite.
Roberts began writing “Wings of Angels” just weeks before the passing of his second brother earlier this year. “I thought the song was about [his first brother],” Roberts recalls. “But the opening lyric talks about ‘eyes of blue,’ and he had hazel eyes.” In June, when his second brother passed away, who had blue eyes, the song’s true meaning became clear. “That is when I realized the song was actually about him, even though he was still alive when I wrote it.” Roberts completed a version of the track just in time for the funeral.
The emotional weight behind “Wings of Angels” is balanced by a profound sense of hope. A lifelong Christian, Roberts hopes listeners experience the same comfort that songwriting brought him during his grief. “I believe in an afterlife, paradise, something beyond what we can imagine,” he says. “I hope the song gives people a sense of freedom from pain and loss, and the reminder that we can see our loved ones again.”
Musically, the track reflects Roberts’s longtime influences from rock, pop, and dance music of the 1970s through the 1990s. He has always gravitated toward distinctive riffs and creative chord progressions. “In the 1970s and 1980s, bands like Van Halen and Def Leppard were all about unique guitar voicings,” he says. “That is how I approach writing. I always try to find a fresh, original progression.”
“Wings of Angels” also highlights Roberts’s continued growth as a songwriter. Many of his songs lean toward spirituality and reflections on life, shaped by the losses he has experienced. His work often explores hope, faith, and the human experience from different angles. Despite the emotional intensity of his writing, composing remains his way of decompressing. He often describes his guitar as his way of unwinding, a space where creative expression becomes a form of healing.
A longtime paramedic, Roberts has spent decades witnessing the fragility of life, which has shaped his understanding of grief and compassion. Serving others during their most vulnerable moments has deeply influenced his music. “What sticks with me is seeing the reactions of loved ones, the moment someone loses a mother, father, or child,” he says. “Those moments show up in my writing.”
At 61, Roberts continues to create purely for the love of music. “This is not about getting rich,” he says. “It is about sharing my music, expressing my faith, and hopefully helping someone feel less alone.”
“Wings of Angels” is available now on all major streaming platforms, with promotional support from Starlight PR.
About Scott David Roberts
Scott David Roberts is a songwriter and guitarist born and raised in Oklahoma City and now based in Riverside, California. Influenced by the musical traditions of the Nashville region and the rock, pop, and dance sounds of the 1970s through the 1990s, Roberts began writing music at age 13 and has spent decades refining his craft. His work is known for its spiritual themes, emotional storytelling, and distinctive chord progressions. A full-time paramedic and lifelong musician, Roberts creates songs that explore hope, loss, faith, and the human experience. His music, including “Ballad of Beelzebul,” “Wings of Angels,” and more, is available across all major streaming platforms.
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