For to see my depth of sorrow
You are not allowed to follow me
Into this town square
And then run away

Evil angel with your cleft tongue
When you kissed me
On this town square
All the lights came on at sunset
Thought you'd stay

Evil angel bearing apples
When you kissed me
On this drawbridge
As the boats do
How was I to know you'd flee

Tear down these monuments
Bury the coat of arms
And build for me a factory

Evil angel when you're faced with hatred's
Daggers in my honor
You're no match no scratching hearts that no longer bleed
Oh evil angel tear down the monuments
Oh evil angel bury the coat of arms
And rebuild for me these memories
For to see my depth of sorrow


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Evil Angel Lyrics as written by Rufus Wainwright

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    I agree, very dark and cold and emotionally driven. I can't figure it out, but I am blown away by it.

    Dance With Me Loison August 15, 2006   Link

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