Angel or woman? I think you're ready for translation...
bruce mckinney
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Story behind the song
I used to have my own personal angel. It was handy. She would bring me messages from God. But as I got to know her better, she began to look more and more like a woman.
Lyrics
I Dont Need No Angel
Angels never suffer
They dont live dust to dust
They never bleed except their hearts
No hunger, thirst, or lust
Are you ready to cross over?
Can you live a womans life?
Can you walk without a halo?
Can you play the devils wife?
Chorus:
I dont need no angel
To teach me how to pray
Come on in, the waters cool
Wrestle on earth with this holy fool
I dont need no angel
No miracle today
Angels undercover
No daughters, sisters, mothers
They dont make love to others
But I see you contemplating change
I got the words you brought me
Those messages from God
Now I want to touch the messenger
The maidens stare, the womans nod
Chorus
Angels arent delivered
Theyve been here all along
Theres nothing I can do or say
To make you laugh or turn you on
I think youre ready for translation
Embrace this muddy earth
Come on down and help me live
With death and sex and birth
I guess it takes an angel
To show me to the light
Come on in, the waters cool
Wrestle on earth with this holy fool
If I lose my angel
One last miracle tonight
Originally Come On Down To Earth
Words and Music: Bruce McKinney
Copyright 2004