City Of Angels
10.000 Maniax Lyrics
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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
The lyrics of 10,000 Maniacs’ song “City of Angels” paint a vivid picture of a heaven that is far from idyllic. The opening lines “Heaven, is this heaven where we are?” are both a question and a statement, leaving the listener to ponder what kind of paradise they have stumbled upon. The subsequent lines describe people stumbling and staggering as they make their way through the streets of heaven – an image that starkly contrasts with the idea of celestial perfection. The song goes on to question where the “blessed table” is to feed those who hunger, and where the halo and wings promised by religion have gone.
The lyrics are a commentary on the gap between what we are taught to believe about the afterlife, and the reality that we encounter when we die. The song suggests that we have been fed a lie about what to expect in the afterlife, and that instead of an infinitely perfect existence we are subjected to a harsh reality where we continue to suffer, hunger, and struggle.
“City of Angels” is a poignant and powerful song that challenges us to question our beliefs about life after death. It raises important questions about the nature of heaven and the reality of the afterlife, and invites us to consider a different kind of paradise – one that is grounded in compassion, love, and justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven, is this heaven where we are?
Are we really in heaven? Is this the paradise that we were promised?
See them walking, if you dare, if you call that walking
Look closely at the people walking on the streets. If you can even call it walking, as they stumble and stagger along.
Stumble, stagger, fall and drag themselves along the streets of heaven
The people on the streets are barely able to move, as they stumble, stagger, and fall while dragging themselves along.
Where is the blessed table to feed all who hunger on earth
Where is the table that is supposed to provide food for all those who are hungry on earth?
Welcomed and seated each one joyfully served?
Are all those who hunger welcomed and joyfully served at this table?
Where is the halo that should glow 'round your face
Where is the halo that was supposed to be around your face?
And where are the wings that should grow from your shoulder blades?
Where are the wings that you were supposed to have growing out of your shoulder blades?
Show them to me
I want to see the halo and wings that were promised to us.
These are sobering sights I've seen in the city of angels
The things I've been witnessing in the ‘city of angels’ have been eye-opening and thought-provoking.
Have all been one rude awakening that was dues to me in heaven
All the harsh realities I'm seeing were an awakening that I wasn't prepared for in heaven.
In this city of fallen angels
This is a city full of angels who have fallen - they are struggling, and not quite what was promised to them.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES MAKER, PETER THOMAS, RICHARD BAKER
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@chancest.thomas5160
He woulda had me all da way fucked UP! Alix had Melyssa meet him @ his house?! Why not a PUBLIC place like: a bar, restaurant, library??
11:27 Ewww! He NASTY!
17:03 Ouch!
Max was truly deranged! Lol @ "Tramp Stamp"
46:13 Really?! A flip 📱 phone?
@Dale...W
Very Entertaining !!! Not what you expect in a Maniac movie... IT'S THE PERFECT FAMILY !!
@ChrisG3253032
Surprisingly good, pretty neat how all the characters were connected. Btw ski mask so reminded me of that dude from Trailer Park Boys, the one that always has a drink in his hand.
@jeanniecostello3893
Thanks for this good movie with twists and turns! I enjoyed it!
@bigbitingpig
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@kentuckyjerk323
I love corny horror movies. I like the 9 plot twists. For a free movie, 9 out of 10.
@bigbitingpig
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@jamesbrunt7205
Very good movie for a low budget. Funny too! Want to see more movies from this film company.
@FrankiesFancy
The ending reminded me of Melissa Sue Anderson's "Happy Birthday to Me". Love the plot twists though. Seven out of ten stars because of the ending. Otherwise a nine.
@bigbitingpig
Glad you enjoyed it! Can you tell us where you heard about it from?
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