Goodness
Unveiling the Journey: Angel's Transformation in Page France's 'Goodness'
Lyrics
Angel, way before there was goodness
Before the existence of goodness, there was an angel.
Way before there was sadness
Prior to sadness, the angel was present.
You were just like one of us
The angel shared similarities with humanity.
You were stuck here among us
The angel was among humans, not separated from them.
You were onetime a killer
The angel had a past as a killer.
An untrustable stealer
Characterized as untrustworthy and a stealer.
An unswayable doubter
Had doubts that were unswayable.
So don't be so hard on us
A plea not to be overly critical of the angel.
Angel, way before ther was darkness
The angel existed before darkness and lightness.
Way before there was lightness
Prior to the presence of both darkness and lightness.
You were an inbetweener
Described as an "inbetweener" during this time.
You were riding your dog fence
Riding a metaphorical dog fence, suggesting a balance.
You were no more and no less
Emphasizes the angel as neither more nor less than others.
You were no more and no less
Repetition for emphasis on equality with humans.
You were just like one of us
Similarity between the angel and humanity is reiterated.
So don't be so hard on us
A reminder not to judge the angel harshly.
Way before we took your arms
Before losing arms, implying a sacrifice or change.
Way before you played the harp
Preceding the angel playing the harp.
You were so in between
The angel existed in an intermediate state.
Oh dear little believer
Addressing a believer, searching for guidance.
I'm here looking for a leader
The speaker seeks a leader among believers.
Now way before we took your arms
Repetition of the angel losing arms and playing the harp.
Way before you played the harp
Reiteration of the previous line's themes.
Oh dear little believer
Addressing the believer again, looking for guidance.
I'm here looking for a leader
Continued search for a leader among believers.
Now way before we took your arms
Repetition of the angel losing arms and playing the harp.
Way before you played the harp
Reiteration of the themes of sacrifice and musical expression.
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