He drew tatoos for his friends
They'd sit around and get real stoned
And he fought with guys twice his size
So he wouldn't feel so alone
Angel
They said it was a shame
Angel
They loved him just the same
Angel
They shut him out
They said you had a mean streak in your heart
He had the virgin on his back
And one that said I love you
And he never learned to read or write
I guess he figured what's the use
Angel

They said it was a shame
Angel
They loved him just the same
Angel
They shut him out
They said you had a mean streak in your heart
Well I'd rather die standing
Than to live on my knees
And with the way things go
I might not make seventeen
Angel
They said it was a shame
Angel
They loved him just the same
Angel
They shut him out
They said you had a mean streak in your heart
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