Lyric discussion by caitmary 

Cover art for Misguided Angel lyrics by Cowboy Junkies, The

I always interpreted this song as being the voice of a woman involved in an abusive, possessive relationship ("his smile, his anger", "soul like a lucifer", "love you 'til I'm dead") trying to rationalize her inability to walk away to her family.

I totally agree with you. Having been in an abusive relationship recently, I can relate to her pain. I've ALWAYS loved this song. Maybe he is a bad boy, but she isn't so perfect either....

"Love you 'til I'm dead" means she will always love him and always love that "misguided" part of herself.