Story Behind The Song
I gave her Steely Dan tickets for her birhtday and she sold them! Next!
Song Description
Strong imagery depicts emotions of Singer who has found a woman who is attracted to him, but she can't overcome her fear of relationships
Song Length |
3:52 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Folk - Alternative |
Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Heartbreaking, Poignant |
Subject |
Dysfunctional Relations, Unrequited Love |
Similar Artists |
David Gray, Blind Faith |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
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Lyrics
ANGEL HIDES HER HEART
SHE SPEAKS WITH FEATHERS IN HER VOICE
HOLDS TO THE LIGHT A PRECIOUS STONE
I'M CAPTURED BY SOMETHING THAT SHINES WITHIN
SHE TELLS ME IT'S NOT OURS TO OWN
I'M TRYING HARD TO UNDERSTAND
I'VE SEARCHED FOR THIS FOR ALL MY LIFE
SHE ANSWERS ME WITH SILENCE
IT CUTS ME LIKE A RAGGED KNIFE
ANGEL HIDES HER HEART - SHE WON'T TELL ME WHY
ANGEL HIDES HER HEART - THE WORLD HAS TURNED TO RUST
I SING HER SONGS WROUGHT FROM MY SOUL
& BRING HER ROSES WHEN I CAN
SHE SAYS, "QUIET I CAN'T LOSE CONTROL"
THESE ROSES' THORNS HAVE CUT MY HAND
I EAT THESE MOMENTS LIKE A PEACH
EVERY JUICY DROP IS SWEET
SHE TELLS IT'S INDULGENCE
& DROPS IT UNTASTED AT MY FEET
CHORUS- ANGEL HIDES HER HEART - SHE WON'T TELL ME WHY
ANGEL HIDES HER HEART - THE WORLD IS TURNING DARK
BRIDGE- EVERY WIRD SHE SPEAKS HAS WINGS
I FEEL HER SOUL EMBRACING ME
SHE QUICKLY TURNS HER FACE AWAY
& WHISPERS IT CAN'T BE THIS WAY
ANGEL HIDES HER HEART
WE FOUND THE DOOR TO PARADISE - SHE LOCKED IT THEN SHE HID THE KEY
I KNOW IT'S SOMEWHERE IN HER EYES -SHE CLOSES THEM AND BURIES ME
WE STUMBLED ON THESE PRECIOUS THINGS
I WANT TO HOLD THEM IN MY HEART
SHE RUSHES TO THE SACRIFICE
WHERE ALL WE SHARED IS TORN APART
CHORUS- ANGEL HIDES HER HEART - SHE WON'T TELL ME WHY
ANGEL HIDES HER HEART - & MY WORLD IS TURNING DARK