Story Behind The Song
Lyricist's musing from his wife's point of view about his philandering.
Song Description
Tempo changes between verses, chorus and Bridge make this a challenge to maintain momentum.
It's recorded on the Freedom Knows My Name Album but submitted here as an acoustic demo.
| Song Length |
3:30 |
Genre |
Folk - Country, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Multiple Tempos |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Diplomatic |
Subject |
Fools, Recovery |
| Similar Artists |
Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
FALLEN ANGEL
Written by Melanie Safka and David R Brunoehler AKA Bruen
He never had wings, never could fly
In most folks book he's a regular guy
Gets into trouble every now and then
But he always come round so I take him back in
He's a fallen angel
Been flyin' low for a mighty long time
Fallen angel
Heaven knows why, but he's mine
Some guys are harder to handle than others
Some men never come down
My guys a little bit different from his brothers
But he's always comin' around
He's a fallen angel
Love him to death - heaven knows why
Fallen angel
Heaven knows why, but he's mine
Fallin'
Headin' for under
Fallin'
Lighting and thunder
Callin' for help from a wishing well
Crawlin' for cover 'til I break the spell
(Fallen angel
Fallen angel
Fallen angel)
Most men rely on a certain set of morals
Some have a principle code
Mine can't exactly rest his laurels
But carries his own load
He's a fallen angel
Been flyin' low for a mighty long time
Fallen angel
Heaven knows why, but he's mine
Fallen angel
Love him to death - heaven knows why
Fallen angel
Heaven knows why, but he's mine
Fallen angel
Ooh, oh, heaven knows why'
Fallen angel Ooh he's mine © 1993 David R Brunoehler & Melanie Safka
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