Distorted Angel Lyrics - Elvis Costello

Strange things seem to occur, somewhere behind the nursery door 

Though I was just a bit of a kid, it was the bit that she was looking for 

Now I don't know where to begin confessing 

The way she's making me feel it can't be a sin 

I was taught to believe you were looking down on everyone 

And your benevolent face is beautiful to gaze upon 

Now I just don't know who to tell to go to hell 

Who put the old devil in the distorted angel? 

Distorted Angel 

Pure illuminated sweetness 

Frightening small children is just about your only weakness 

I thought that you would tell me what I'm living for 

But I can't see you anymore 

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I don't know what we did but I'm sorry if it made you cry 

And if there's any justice at all I'd be punished for it I'd surmise 

It will mark the spot very well where I fell 

Under the shadow of the distorted angel 

Beneath the shadow of the distorted angel 

Below the shadow of the distorted angel 

Angel 

Beneath the shadow of the distorted angel 

Below the shadow of the distorted angel 

Angel 

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