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Angel Wings

from The Velvet Devil by Andrea Menard

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Angel Wings
Written by Andrea Menard and Robert Walsh
Copyright 1998, Andrea Menard, Robert Walsh, SOCAN


Look at these shoulders. They’re strong. They’re made of steel.
They have survived a fall from grace.
I’ve been patient. I’ve only rung once.
But the smile is falling from my face.
How long do I have to wait for these Goddamn angel wings?

Don’t lump me in with chickens that can’t get off the ground.
Just pin that plume of glory to my back.
I’ll fly higher than an eagle, faster than the speed of sound.
I can’t go far without those goddamn angel wings.

Yeah, I’m an angel.
I’m a white-washed hallowed soul.
There’s a space between my shoulders
Where a brand new set of wings should go.
Where are those angel wings.

I’ve followed orders, done my time, flown in and out of battle zones.
I believe I’ve earned my wings.
Can’t you see I’m an angel, don’t need an airplane.
Give me the real thing.
A duck don’t need no boat.
A hawk don’t need no shoes.
A canary don’t need no singing lessons.
And I don’t need no blues.
I just need my angel wings.
My Goddamn … I mean, gosh darn angel wings.

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from The Velvet Devil, released September 11, 2002

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Andrea Menard Vancouver, British Columbia

Andrea Menard is a powerhouse performer who bridges cultural and language boundaries by speaking from her heart. With 3 award-winning cds and 2 tv specials under her belt, this charismatic Métis songstress has created life-long fans with her songs, her stories, and her message of hope. Andrea's new album, Lift, which is a collection of uplifting songs about joy and beauty, launches in May 2014. ... more

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