Lyric discussion by sharkycharming 

Cover art for Misguided Angel lyrics by Cowboy Junkies, The

It's the myth of the bad boy with a heart of gold -- and he is a myth. I loved this song when I was an adolescent. Women who grow up realize that this kind of man (physically abusive or not) just isn't worth it. It's still a beautiful song, but I no longer want to relate to her point of view.