Wow.

I was going to come up with another list of songs. That's not happening this entry …

I was going through my iTunes library alphabetically by song. I heard this song when I was importing it last week, and thought it was weird it was on the album twice (there's an acoustic version). I didn't pay a whole lot attention to the song (I don't usually when I'm ripping albums). Tonight, I listened to this one a few times, then found the lyrics. Then listened to it again. And again. Listened to the acoustic version, then went back to the plugged-in version.

It's been a long time since I've had a song stop me cold because it fit. Lyrically, musically, I couldn't have asked for a better song for where I am right now. It's loud, it's got Mike Ness' growling, raspy voice. The guitars sound great. It's an older, wiser — but still old school sounding — Social D. It's been 8 years since these guys have cut an album. I can't believe I don't own more of their stuff (oh, I'll take care of that via iTMS later tonight. Damn you, Apple).

Yeah, I re-read what I just wrote and it sounds a little overly dramatic. But if you know me, and you know where I've been, you should know why this fits. I'm glad I rediscovered these guys. The closest they come to Boise is Salt Lake City (Sat. Nov. 6), Seattle (Fri. Nov. 12) or Reno (Thurs. Nov. 18). I can't see myself making it to any of those shows, dammit. That's why I love the internet. Someone will have at least one of their shows available for download. Speaking of downloads, here's the song and the lyrics. The song will stay until I need more space. Anyway. Oh, and if you like the song, drop me a note and let me know.

Angel's Wings ~ Social Distortion
You say you’re down on your luck
Hey baby It’s a long, long way up
Hold back now, hold back your fears
You say you’re really down and out
And you feel like there’s no way out now
Let go now let go of your tears some more

How many times have you asked yourself?
Is this the hand of fate now that I’ve been dealt?
You’re so disillusioned this can’t be real
And you can’t stand now the way you feel

I don’t care about what they say
I won’t live or die that way
Tired of figuring out things on my own
Angel’s wings won’t you carry me home?

And when you’re down on your luck
Hey baby It’s a long, long way up
Hold back now, hold back your fears
And when you’re really down and out
And you feel like there’s no way out now
Let go now, let go of your tears some more

(bridge)

And when you’re down on your luck
Hey baby It’s a long, long way up
Hold back now, hold back your fears
And when you’re really down and out
And you feel like there’s no way out now
Let go now, let go of your tears some more

I triumphed in the face of adversity
And I became the man I never thought I’d be
And now my biggest challenge, a thing called love
I guess I’m not as tough as I thought I was

I don’t care about what they say
I wanna marry you some day
Go ahead and wake up, it’s a brand new day
Angel’s wings gonna carry you away
Angel’s wings gonna carry me away
Angel’s wings gonna carry us away

Gonna carry us away
Gonna carry us away
Gonna carry us away