Misguided Angel
Love's Wayward Flight: Embracing a Misguided Angel's Passion
Lyrics
I said "Mama, he's crazy and he scares me
The speaker expresses concern to her mother about a man who is unpredictable and frightening but admits a desire to have him in her life.
But I want him by my side
Despite the man's unsettling nature, the speaker wants him to be with her.
Though he's wild and he's bad
Describing the man as wild, bad, and sometimes mad, acknowledging his flaws.
cnd sometimes just plain mad
Highlighting the man's erratic behavior and lack of conformity.
I need him to keep me satisfied"
Expressing a need for the man despite his imperfections to fulfill her satisfaction.
I said "Papa, don't cry cause it's alright
The speaker reassures her father that everything is alright and sees glimpses of him in the man.
cnd I see you in some of his ways
Drawing parallels between the man's traits and those of the father.
Though he might not give me the life that you wanted
Even if the man cannot provide the life the father wanted for her, the speaker pledges lifelong love.
I'll love him the rest of my days"
Committing to love the man for the rest of her days.
Misguided angel hangin' over me
Referring to the man as a misguided angel, emphasizing a contradictory nature.
Heart like a Gabriel, pure and white as ivory
Describing the man's heart as pure and white like Gabriel, but acknowledging his duality.
Soul like a Lucifer, black and cold like a piece of lead
Comparing the man's soul to Lucifer, portraying it as black and cold like a piece of lead.
Misguided angel, love you 'til I'm dead
Pledging love to the man until death despite his contradictory nature.
I said "Brother, you speak to me of passion
The speaker talks to her brother about passion and the advice never to settle for less.
You said never to settle for nothing less
Recalling her brother's advice on pursuing passion in a partner.
Well, it's in the way he walks
Noting the qualities in the man's walk, talk, smile, anger, and kisses related to passion.
It's in the way he talks
Emphasizing the presence of passion in various aspects of the man's behavior.
His smile, his anger and his kisses"
Listing specific traits of the man related to passion.
I said "Sister, don't you understand?
The speaker tells her sister that the man is all she ever wanted in a partner.
He's all I ever wanted in a man
Expressing frustration with the current dating scene and the desire to have the man in her life.
I'm tired of sittin' around the T.V. every night
Feeling tired of waiting for the ideal partner and wanting the man instead.
Hoping I'm finding a Mr. Right"
Avoiding the uncertainty of finding Mr. Right and choosing the man she desires.
Misguided angel hangin' over me
Repeating the term "Misguided angel," reinforcing the contradictory nature of the man.
Heart like a Gabriel, pure and white as ivory
Reiterating the contrasting imagery of the man's heart as pure and white like Gabriel.
Soul like a Lucifer
Reiterating the comparison of the man's soul to Lucifer, portraying darkness.
Black and cold like a piece of lead
Emphasizing the darkness and coldness in the man's soul.
Misguided angel, love you 'til I'm dead
Restating the commitment to love the man despite his contradictory nature until death.
He says "Baby, don't listen to what they say
The man advises the speaker not to heed others' opinions and to break away when necessary.
There comes a time when you have to break away"
Encouraging the speaker to resist societal expectations and make her own choices.
He says "Baby there are things we all cling to all our life
Highlighting the importance of letting go of ingrained beliefs and becoming the man's wife.
It's time to let them go and become my wife"
Emphasizing the transformative nature of leaving old ways behind and embracing a new life.
Misguided angel hangin' over me
Repeating the term "Misguided angel," indicating the ongoing struggle and contradiction in the relationship.
Heart like a Gabriel, pure and white as ivory
Reiterating the contrasting imagery of the man's heart as pure and white like Gabriel.
Soul like a Lucifer
Reiterating the comparison of the man's soul to Lucifer, portraying darkness.
Black and cold like a piece of lead
Emphasizing the darkness and coldness in the man's soul.
Misguided angel, love you 'til I'm dead
Reaffirming the commitment to love the man despite his contradictory nature until death.
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