Ambitious and original, this project demonstrates the friendship shared between Angel and the 11 guitarists who are featured on this new album. Combining masterful song writing with her partner Denis Coulombe, Angel has written eleven songs imagining the guitarist who would put their own musical touch and expertise to each track. Angel Forrest offers a rich album with various sounds ranging from blues to rock to jazz.
Well known in the Canadian blues scene, Angel has been performed at major festivals in Canada and Europe (International Jazz Festival of Montreal, Tremblant Blues Festival, Blues sur Seine, Blues Festival of Edmunston, Victoriaville, of Trois-Rivières and Kuujjuaq). She also had the chance to share the stage with many artists including Jarvis Church Burton Cummings, Shawn Phillips, Thornetta Davis, Larry McCray, Eric Burdon and more.
Hangman
Angel Forrest Lyrics
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You went crazy, ripped it up and wept
You headed south for something you believe
Left me with the bag, all alone to bleed
I’ve been had more times than I care to share
Something tells me you got them there law doggies on your trail
You won’t do time you gotta reap what you sow
You can’t mend your fences leave the bodies below
Well the hangmans comin’, the devils comin’ too
Everybodies gunnin’ their gunnin’ for you
I’m a hard headed woman, this I can’t deny
I though I could tame, that there devil you got inside
You’ve got a hunger that burns in your eyes
You ride that evil with a foolish sense of pride
The hangmans comin’ the devils comin’ too
Everybodies gunnin’ their gunnin’ for you
The preacher wants you hanging, he knows you had his wife
You’d better keep runnin’ better run for your life
In Angel Forrest's song "Hangman," the singer is reflecting on a love affair that has gone wrong. She seems to have been involved with someone who is dishonest, dangerous and has a bad reputation. The singer tried to express her feelings in a letter but the recipient tore it up, leaving her feeling abandoned and betrayed. Her lover has headed south, leaving her behind to face the consequences of his actions. The singer admits that she has been hurt many times before and believes that her lover has the law after him, but he is not willing to face the consequences of his actions. As a result, he will have to suffer the consequences of his actions.
The song portrays a woman who has been in a relationship with a man who she can't control. The man's destructive behavior has caused him problems before, and now the consequences of his choices are catching up with him. The chorus talks about the hangman and devil coming for him, indicating that his fate will be grim. The singer is aware of her lover's problems and warns him to keep running, but it is uncertain if he will take her advice.
Line by Line Meaning
I sent my letter, to tell you how I felt
I expressed my feelings to you by writing a letter
You went crazy, ripped it up and wept
You were overwhelmed with emotion and destroyed the letter I wrote
You headed south for something you believe
You left for the South to follow your beliefs
Left me with the bag, all alone to bleed
You abandoned me to deal with the difficult situation on my own
I’ve been had more times than I care to share
I have been misled and deceived many times in the past
Something tells me you got them there law doggies on your trail
I suspect that you are being pursued by the authorities
You won’t do time you gotta reap what you sow
You will face the consequences of your actions, even if you avoid a prison sentence
You can’t mend your fences leave the bodies below
You cannot fix your mistakes, you must move on and leave them in the past
Well the hangmans comin’, the devils comin’ too
There are consequences for your actions, both from society and from a higher power
Everybodies gunnin’ their gunnin’ for you
Many people are after you and want to see you punished
I’m a hard headed woman, this I can’t deny
I am a stubborn person and I admit it
I though I could tame, that there devil you got inside
I believed that I could help you overcome your inner demon
You’ve got a hunger that burns in your eyes
You have an intense desire that is evident in your eyes
You ride that evil with a foolish sense of pride
You take pride in your wrongdoings and foolishly continue to engage in them
The hangmans comin’ the devils comin’ too
You will face both earthly and spiritual judgement
Everybodies gunnin’ their gunnin’ for you
Many people are after you and want to see you punished
The preacher wants you hanging, he knows you had his wife
The preacher wants you to be executed because he believes you are responsible for harming his wife
You’d better keep runnin’ better run for your life
You must continue to flee from those after you if you want to survive
Lyrics © Évangeline/APEM
Written by: Angel Forrest, Denis Coulombe
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