Story Behind The Song
Had a friend who addicted to drugs and booze and I tried to tell her to leave it before it was too late. Life is about choices. We were romantically involved as well.
This song went top 10 on BDS Country chart for me, as artist and writer in the summer of 2000. in Canada # 8
Song Description
Seeing friends make bad choices with their life and trying to challenge them to get it together in a supportive way.
Sometimes people that seem so together in so many ways can be off the rails in other departments of life. good angel bad angel story.
| Song Length |
3:20 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Very Fast (171 And Up) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, Cheerful |
Subject |
Dysfunctional Relations, Falling in Love |
| Similar Artists |
Counting Crows, Uncle Kracker |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
ANGELINE by Sean Hogan
Verse 1
Girl you were born, with a film star face on the south side of this little known town.
You learned early the world could be cruel was a place you had to keep your ear to the ground. It ain't no secret, you went runnin' with a hard crowd. I heard a devil had clipped your wings you would fly but you're too proud...
Chorus
Angeline why do you kid yourself? The hurtful truth holed up inside set your heart up on a shelf; that devil may care attitude hides a hell of a cryin' scene. oh the devil, he don't care like I care, I care Angeline.
Verse 2
Now, look at you, I can still recall the first time I ever did, hear your name. Then we met and since that day I suppose it's true, I haven't been the same. They're darker days we're livin' in where nothin's black or white. Your story's safe with me here friend, we can talk any time you like...
Chorus
Angeline why do you kid yourself? The hurtful truth holed up inside set your heart up on a shelf and that devil may care attitude hides a hell of a cryin' scene. Oh the devil, he don't care like I care, I care Angeline.
Bridge
As a child nobody held your hand. They let you stray away too far too soon. You don't need that tough luck, it's done no good for you. Heaven knows after all that you've been, after all that you've been through...
Chorus
Angeline why do you kid yourself? The hurtful truth holed up inside set your heart up on a shelf and that devil may care attitude hides a hell of a cryin' scene. Oh the devil, he don't care like I care, I care Angeline.
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