Why Angels Cry

Infobox ESC entry
song = flagicon|Cyprus "Why Angels Cry"


caption =
year = 2006
country = Cyprus
artist = Annet Artani
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with =
language = English
languages =
composer = Peter Yiannakis
lyricist = Peter Yiannakis
conductor =
place =
points =
place_semi = 15th
points_semi = 57
lyrics = [http://www.diggiloo.net/?2006cy Lyrics]
clip =
prev = Ela Ela (Come Baby)
prev_link = Ela Ela (Come Baby)
next = Comme Ci, Comme Ça
next_link = Comme Ci, Comme Ça

"Why Angels Cry" was the Cypriot entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, performed in English by Annet Artani.

As Cyprus had finished outside the top ten in their previous Contest appearance, the song was performed in the semi-final. Here, it was performed ninth (following Ireland's Brian Kennedy with "Every Song Is A Cry For Love" and preceding Monaco's Séverine Ferrer with "La Coco-Dance"). At the close of voting, it had received 57 points, placing 15th in a field of 23 and requiring Cyprus to qualify through the semi-final at their next Contest appearance.

The song is a ballad (somewhat gospel-inspired as performed), with Artani asking why difficulties occur in the world.

Prior to the Contest, opinion was divided on the merits of the song. Many fans argued that it was a low-quality entry, while some described it as a "simple, heart-felt song". Criticisms were also raised about the line "innocent children die", with many fans contending that a song with such a pessimistic attitude had no place at the Contest. However other criticisms favoured the song as well as Annette's rich vocal talent similar to many other black international music divas.