You're mothers' child
But night lays you down
Hair aflame, wild look in your eyes
Naked belly to the ground
A forest fire
Nibbles at your veins
Crawls up your arm
runs away with your mind
And burns dry thoughts like leaves
Amen
Eyes stare up
But something's in the way
In the Bible only angels have wings
And the rest must wait to be saved
A dry tongue
Screams at the sky
But the wind just breathes words in
As a strange bird tries to fly
Amen
Pieces of us die everyday
As though our flesh were hell
Such injustice, as children we are told
That from God we fell,
Where are my angels?
Where's my golden one?
Where's my hope
now that my heros have gone?
Some are being beaten
Some are being born
And some can't tell
the difference anymore
Amen
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Jewel - Amen (live in Chicago) (04:15)
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she's a spiritual leader; not just a singer...her lyrics and voice are like a beacon reminding us all what "home" and "life" is for; thanks so much for sharing this clip; i saw her live at Massi Theatre in 1996 or 97; "Tiny little lights" tour; was incredible
Author: Lidowyte - 2 years, 1 month ago
2
"Pieces of us die every day, as though our flesh were hell."
and
"Some are being beaten, some are being born, and some can't tell the difference any more."
are two of the most powerful lines in my opinion.
Author: XxjcncatocxX - 2 months, 2 weeks ago
3
Her voice is so unique and soothing.
Author: alwayskirsten - 2 years, 3 months ago
4
She's really amazing and so inspiring, not like other depressive performers.
Author: sunnytsofiya - 4 months, 3 weeks ago
5
absolutely stunning.
why aren't there more versions of this on youtube?
Author: nokturnSoul - 8 months, 3 weeks ago
6
wow
Author: CadenceofherLast - 2 years, 2 months ago
7
This song is incredibly under rated! One of her best songs!