Story Behind The Song
Sweet Angelique tells the story of love lost, in this case with a Voodoo priestess.
Song Description
Sweet Angelique is sentimental look back at love in the French Quarter with a Voodoo priestess. The track was recorded in Spain and Nashville and features inspired performances by Danny Montgomery, Jorge Otero, Juanjo Zamorano, and Drew Middleton.
| Song Length |
2:48 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Rock - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Peaceful |
Subject |
Lost Love, Dysfunctional Relations |
| Similar Artists |
Vince Gill, Johnny Rivers |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
SWEET ANGELIQUE
Sweet Angelique - Thinking you needed me was my conceit
Sweet Angelique - When you vanished in the crowd on Bourbon Street
I knew right then that's the last time we'd ever meet
Along the way - Did you find yourself some peace and harmony?
Along the way - Did you cast your spell to charm some company?
You needed more adoration than you got from me
With a heart full of sin and a doll full of pins
You were always my French Quarter queen
Lately I find you're back on my mind
Haunting my Mardi Gras dreams
Hope Papa Bondye - Has been kind to you throughout the miles and years
Hope Papa Bondye - Has steered you from that river made of tears
Here the damage done is even worse than it appears
Sweet Angelique - Can you hear the herons calling out your name?
Sweet Angelique - Since you've been gone the delta's not the same
And the high winds scold we've only got ourselves to blame
The high winds scold we've only got ourselves to blame...