"City Of Angels" by 10000 Maniacs

[ Robert Buck/Natalie Merchant ]



Heaven, is this heaven where we are? 
See them walking, if you dare, if you call that walking. 
Stumble, stagger, fall and drag themselves along the streets
of heaven. 

Where is the blessed table to feed all who hunger on earth, 
welcomed and seated each one joyfully served? 
See them walking, if you dare, if you call that walking. 
Stumble, stagger, fall and drag themselves along the streets
of heaven. 

Where is the halo that should glow 'round your face, 
and where are the wings that should grow from your shoulder
blades? 
Show them to me. 
These are sobering sights I've seen in the City of Angels 
have all been one rude awakening that was dues to me in
heaven. 

There would have been heavenly music I was convinced before.

A host of the dearly to meet me with Hosannas sung at the
door, 
but these are sobering sights I've seen in the City of
Angels 
have all been one rude awakening that was dues to me in
heaven. 
In this city of fallen angels.