Story Behind The Song
Finally being able to embrace a different, wilder version of myself. Reveling in the new found freedom of uncensored abandon and feeling strong and joyful in my discovery.
Song Description
A humorous, fun loving, mildly heretical blues number with a big splash of attitude. Strong opinions abound, alcohol is consumed - all with a dash of blood red lipstick.
| Song Length |
3:46 |
Genre |
Blues - General, Blues - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Exultant, Joyful |
Subject |
Judgement, Philosophy |
| Similar Artists |
Bonnie Raitt, K.D. Lang |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Thought I'd polish up my halo - just the other night
It was gettin' kinda dusty on the shelf!
Well I'm a part time angel, with a slightly tainted soul
Sometimes I can't seem to help myself!
So I went to confession, the priest just kicked me out
Said we don't want part time angels comin' round!
Lord I'm far from perfect - you gave me this free will!
Now's the perfect time to paint the town!!
Chorus:
Can't fight it, can't right it - got to go with the flow!
Dance with the devil, in the fire down below!
Well I'm no Pollyanna, but am I ever glad!
That sometimes - it's good
To be Bad!!
So I found a preacher, by the riverside - said preacher man
my halo's lost it's glow!
He said don't pollute my river
With your part time angel ways!
Sure as hell you're headed down below!
So I put my halo, back up on the shelf
This part time angel's callin' it a day!
The moon is shinin' brightly
Midnight knows my name!
It's beggin' me to come on out and play!
(Chorus)
Bridge:
Come on shake that bootay, chase some whiskey with some wine
Show that mean old world, you love havin' a good time!
Love that wild woman, with lips all gypsy red!
No more Mr. Nice Girl - she's home safe in bed!
(Chorus)