You made a mistake
On the day that you met me and lost your way
You saw all the signs
But you let it go
You closed your eyes
I should of told you to leave
'Cause I knew all the time you couldn't handle me
But you're hard to resist
When you're on your knees
Begging me

I'll tear you down
I'll make you bleed eternally
Can't help myself
From hurting you when it's hurting me
I don't have wings
To fly with me won't be easy
'Cause I'm not an angel
I'm not an angel

Hate being that wall
That you hit when you feel like you gave it all
I keep taking the blame
When we both know that I'll never change

I'll tear you down
I'll make you bleed eternally
Can't help myself
From hurting you when it's hurting me
I don't have wings
To fly with me won't be easy
'Cause I'm not an angel
I'm not an angel

I wasn't always this way
I used to be the one with the halo
But that disappeared when I had my first taste
And fell from grace
It left me in this place
I'm starting to think maybe you like it

I'll tear you down
I'll make you bleed eternally
Can't help myself
From hurting you when it's hurting me
I don't have wings
To fly with me won't be easy
'Cause I'm not an angel
I'm not an angel

I'm not an angel [Repeat: x4]


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I'm Not an Angel Lyrics as written by Kara Elizabeth Dioguardi Elizabeth Mae Hale

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    I've always thought it sounded like having anxiety or depression when entering a relationship. It won't be easy because they're constantly anxious and need reassurance. "But that disappeared when I had my first taste" first time being betrayed? Alternatively not being innocent in a non sexual way, used to be kind and caring but was pushed too many times and now is more likely to rebel.

    Kat110401on January 07, 2017   Link

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