Angel Dust Lyrics - Jazz Master Series - Gil Scott-heron

He was groovin' 

And that was when he coulda sworn 

The room was movin' 

But that was only in his mind 

He was sailin' 

He never really seemed to notice 

Vision failin' 

'cause that was all part of the high 

Sweat was pourin' 

He couldn't take it 

The room was exploding 

He might not make it. 

Angel DustPlease, children would you listen. 

Angel DustJust ain't where it's at. 

Angel DustYou won't remember what you're 

Missin', but down some dead end streets 

There ain't no turnin' back. 

They were standin' 

Ev'rybody in a circle, 

The whole family 

Listening to the preacher's words 

Sis was cryin' 

She alone held all the secrets 

'bout his dyin' 

Tears fallin' to earth 

Maybe her fault 

He was so trusting 

God only knew why 

They was dustin'! 

Angel DustPlease children would you listen. 

Angel DustJust ain't where it's at. 

Angel DustYou won't remember what you're 

Missin', but down some dead end streets 

There ain't no turnin' back.