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Gods & Monsters
Lana Del Rey Lyrics

(L.A., L.A.)
(L.A., L.A.)

In the land of gods and monsters
I was an angel
Living in the garden of evil
Screwed up, scared, doing anything that I needed
Shining like a fiery beacon

You got that medicine I need

Fame, liquor, love, give it to me slowly
Put your hands on my waist, do it softly
Me and God we don't get along, so now I sing

No one's gonna take my soul away
Living like Jim Morrison
Headed towards a fucked up holiday
Motel sprees, sprees, and I'm singing
"Fuck yeah, give it to me, this is Heaven, what I truly want"
It's innocence lost
Innocence lost

In the land of gods and monsters
I was an angel, lookin' to get fucked hard
Like a groupie incognito posing as a real singer
Life imitates art

You got that medicine I need
Dope, shoot it up straight to the heart, please
I don't really wanna know what's good for me
God's dead, I said, "Baby that's alright with me"

No one's gonna take my soul away
Living like Jim Morrison
Headed towards a fucked up holiday
Motel sprees, sprees, and I'm singing
"Fuck yeah, give it to me, this is Heaven, what I truly want"
It's innocence lost
Innocence lost

When you talk it's like a movie and you're making me crazy
'Cause life imitates art
If I get a little prettier, can I be your baby?
You tell me, "Life isn't that hard"

No one's gonna take my soul away
I'm living like Jim Morrison
Headed towards a fucked up holiday
Motel sprees, sprees, and I'm singing
"Fuck yeah, give it to me, this is Heaven, what I truly want"
It's innocence lost
Innocence lost

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Tim Larcombe

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

CABOTINE DE FRANCE

4y↑29

In the land of gods and monsters
I was an angel
Living in the garden of evil
Screwed up, scared, doing anything that I needed
Shining like a fiery beacon
You got that medicine I need
Fame, liquor, love, give it to me slowly
Put your hands on my waist, do it softly
Me and God we don't get along, so now I sing
No one's gonna take my soul away
Living like Jim Morrison
Headed towards a fucked up holiday
Motel, sprees, sprees, and I'm singing
Fuck yeah give it to me, this is heaven, what I truly want
It's innocence lost
Innocence lost
In the land of gods and monsters
I was an angel, lookin' to get fucked hard
Like a groupie incognito posing as a real singer
Life imitates art
You got that medicine I need
Dope, shoot it up straight to the heart please
I don't…

q snyder

6y↑1

I am a prisoner of my own free will
I chose not this path in life
But it's only darkness I see, never the light
I wish for spring to come, and life to bloom
But I lye a prisoner in this lonely tomb

I chose not this path in life
It seems I have lost the will to fight
Carry on push through it they say
But they don't know what I go through everyday

Pain and sorrow is all I know
Day by day it continues to grow
The pain it festers deep inside
It's to much to bare or try and hide

I lied to myself, I was not true
From this battle I grow weary
I think I am through

Somthings in life we must accept
But that's hard when you have only regret
I want to feel the sun, and gaze upon the stars
But that's hard to do, when the sun reveals your scares

I got comfortable with this feelings inside
And now they no longer wish to hide
Before I could wear a smile, days on end
Even though it was all pretend

My persona is the opposite of what I am
A smile shadows my face, but I cry within

I don't want your words of sympathy
Nor your pity
Just understand that I gave my best
I am tired of fighting now
All I want is rest

All comments from YouTube:

Irene Garcia

3y↑2.8K

I listen to this song at least 10 times a day it helps with character development

ian wagstaff

5w↑1

Me too

jkd28

@Glenn Hefley I was this character from 14 to 36. Lol.

KiaK😇

19w

😂❤

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Troy Talks

5y↑2K

Lana has repeatedly said in several interviews that having her song performed by legendary actress Jessica Lange on American Horror Story was a dream come true. So whenever someone comments that they came here because of AHS just know that Lana must be smiling to herself knowing that her collaboration with AHS has introduced her music to so many new fans. They come because of AHS but they STAY because of her amazing voice. Also, as a writer of the song....she gets paid $$$ no matter who sings it. So although it might be annoying to fans of Lana who loved her before AHS, don't be mean to those of us who were introduced to her by her collaboration with a show that many lana fans have grown to love.

Emily Lowe

35w

So anyway, Troy….. years later, yes I know.. but who cares. Jessica Lange sang this song in the show. Big fan by the way! Would’ve never known it if it were not for ahs, sorry.. BUT, Lana del ray??? Awesome!!! Yes! Thank u Jessica Lange and AHS for leading us (or myself) to Lana del ray!!!!!! Love the song.

Emily Lowe

35w↑1

@Snoopy yes!!!! Woo hoooooo!!!!

Emily Lowe

35w↑1

@Gab Pinto hell yes!

Emily Lowe

35w

It should be a dream come true. Jessica Lange is phenomenal

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10solitare01

7y↑7.6K

I like how Lana Del Rey always looks appears so pretty and elegant and then there's just this dark, foul-mouthed, rebellious soul inside her

stars s

28w

That's the Gemini in her

Abe babee

31w

@MOON🌙CHILD ∆

Pedro Alva

35w

Shes perfect

wicked hoodoo

You described her perfectly

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Allie Maricru

6y↑3K

This is awkward because I'm a christian yet this song is one of my favorites EVER.

Forgive me Lord, for I cannot resist the ethereal Lana

𝑩𝒐𝒛𝒆.𝑫𝒐𝒆𝒔.𝑮𝒐𝒅’𝒔.𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌

@daniel benitez You basically just described everything I was going to type. Hopefully somebody does make a version where they bleep out those parts though.

𝑩𝒐𝒛𝒆.𝑫𝒐𝒆𝒔.𝑮𝒐𝒅’𝒔.𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌

@PeopleOfTheSun I honestly skip pass the part wheres she’s talking about God. Hopefully somebody makes a version where they bleep out those parts. I love Lana’s music but I just can’t deal with lyrics saying God is dead and etc.

Easton

26w

I doubt Lana cares about what u Christian’s think . Js

Emily Lowe

35w

Yes !!! I know exactly what u mean

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Alex Angelica

2y↑305

"Life imitates art." That line gets to me and is my fav line.

Bruna Maia

@Inès Bkr I wanna do it!!!!!!

Daniel Martinez

1y↑6

"You got that medicine I need Dope, shoot it up, straight to the heart, please I don't really wanna know what's good for me, God's dead, I said, "Baby, that's alright with me."

Isobel Bauch

1y↑4

Being an artist I can’t argue with that.

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TimeTravel Travez

2y↑121

One of the most powerful songs (lyrics) ever. She doesn't just know these lines, she lives them. Lana must have been in one of the most darkest places during her teenage life. Though I like the song and her voice that's mesmerizing me.

CommanderDante

Dude she didn't write this. She performed this song and forgot all the lyrics.

Cory Grawlix

17w

I knew this guy we called him peattey parking lot he met Howie Mandel twice but got a little bit suspicious of life when he lost his job but damn he bought me a grape soda didn't even ask for payment he died back in 1966 tho

R H

2y↑8

This is what makes us girls (the song) is based on her teenage experiences!

Sheepy.

7y↑3K

When I first heard this song on American Story where Jessica Lange was singing it, it thought: "damn this sounds like something Lana Del Rey would do". I cant believe it took me this long to realize smh

leilani

RIGHT

Ava Kuehl

SAME

NOVIA TURKETTE

This song is nothing less than the best in American horror story that is the best series also...

T Gunnz

Same 🤣 I was like shit she sounds like Lana

Autumn Ball

i was like “holy shit lana would body this”

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BEHELIT -

4y↑343

the way she asks "if i get a little prettier can i be your baby?" makes me fucking cry

Gadfly

She doesnt need to be prettier :(

Emily Lowe

35w↑2

Hell yes! I know I’m years later! Apologies. But I know what u sayin

The glocky kuzdra

51w

bruh, same.

Maidez Deyonte

2y↑4

me too！！it’s my favorite lyric! I

MrFluidity1

7y↑1.2K

The fact that this woman quoted Oscar Wilde and Nietzsche, as well as mentioning Jim Morrison, in one perfect, haunting song makes her the sexiest thing to walk this Earth.

L.S. Aaron

45w

Oscar Wilde ?

Bruce Gotterup

Your comment gave me douche chills

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Miriana Sessa

5y↑535

Came here because I feel sad. And Lana del Rey's music is the kind of music which is making me deal with the sadness in a positive way. You know all of these songs that are telling about happiness and all that bullshit ? They do not help me at all. Sometimes when you feel sad inside the only way to fight it is to truly deal with it and feel it until you cry and cry so much that you feel like you have no more tears. That's why when we are sad we listen to sad songs, that's why sad songs exist. I know this sounds ridiculous and depressive but the sadness is a beautiful and powerful feeling and it makes me feel alive. I hope there is someone out there who feels same as me. I'm sure there is. Thank you Lana for not being fake and for not telling lies.

Briahna Kidd

36w

@BlasianEmpire e ..not trying to be rude here, but I'm pretty sure you're listening to the wrong song if you're a Christian that friggin' deep. Are you aware that there's a lyrical line in this song that says, "God's dead - I said, baby that's alright with me" ...I'm not trying to be all judgy or anything. Just seems pretty weird to me. But I guess an opinion is also like an asshole - everybody has one...I'll just mosey on outta here... Peace out ;-)

Scorpiara

I get you babe.

Miricle

@little Miri I used to be in your shoes Fighting sadness with sadness. I felt so empty inside sometimes an at times even for no reason.. but the answer love is but GOD. A lot of ppl might say here comes this religious stuff or these Christians but it isn’t even about all of that. I was LITERALLY SOOOO Depressed with Everything going on in my life I tried to kill myself on several occasions but God never allowed me to. Why??!?? Because God had a calling on my life that was so strong. God saved me from a down spiral path of depression and a life full of sadness that will only lead to suicide and death and eventually sin and hell. That empty feeling that you have inside that sadness that you feel you have to give that to God because there’s a spirit that is behind you or for your life weighing on you having you to feel like that that is the enemy and when you listen to this ladies music it only gets worse you’re feeding the spirit of depression . But once you give that to God he can fill you up with so much peace and joy and love and true happiness for the rest of your life and it is free causes you nothing but just serving and worshiping a good God that has delivered you from your transgressions and your tribulations. God said that for he loved his only son but he sent him to die on the cross for our sins that alone is depressing can you imagine what God felt giving his only son to the world to be persecuted and killed on the cross for the sins of the entire world if God can do that we can fight to keep your depression and your problems cast all your anxieties and burden onto the Lord and trust in him with all your heart that he can help you lean on him for everything and I promise you your life will be 1000 times better🙏🏽💯 May you find peace with the Lord and I pray that his peace that surpasses all understanding will be with you at all times and that you will find his true wisdom and knowledge and his love that he has for you and I decree and I declare that the spirit of depression will no longer be on your life. But you can’t feed negativity into your spirit this song is nothing but demonic And these artists are being used by the devil because they are spiritually dead as well and they are being used by the devil to put out antichrist music music that has nothing to do with God and that excludes God and sometimes that bashes God when God is the only true way the light in the one choose Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior do not feed your spirit with the spiritually dead celebrities they don’t even know what they’re doing so Why follow them? God loves you hun ❤️❤️ and anyone who reads this!!

w

WTF? This sounds cringe.....sadness isn't aesthetic..."Im14andthisisDEEP"

xotwod

3y↑2

I feel you

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vazqal10

5y↑207

Lana at her very darkest. Still one of her best.

Lexie Mckenna

7y↑76

This song fills me with a longing for a place I don't know. I love Lana's music, so wistful.

Steven paul Ortiz

Ur comment fills me with memories of similar, even identical comments on countless other hipster type songs. Jk. That was mean huh.

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The Greek Pianist

1y↑34

I first heard this amazing song in American Horror Story: Freak Show when Jessica Lange was singing it. I totally fell in love with it since then. The sound of it alone just overwhelms you ♥️

Alicia Sandoval

30w↑2

Same that's where I first heard it and I loved it

mhmet azad

51w↑10

“When you talk it’s like a movie and you’re making me crazy” thanks Lana for the simplicity and yet strongest meaning. This song is pure nostalgia, my early 20s with university friends waking up out of nowhere with headaches and hungover while exams were in few hours.

Upscale Avenue

1y↑26

"I don't really wanna know what's good for me. God's dead, I said, 'baby, that's alright with me.'"

One of the most iconic lyrics I have ever heard!

voidbones

4y↑46

this is lyrically one of her best songs of all time!!!!

Kendall Moore

4y↑30

I'm so blessed to be alive at the same time as Lana. She is an angel. Her voice is the voice of a Goddess. I love Lana so much! She is one of my favourite singers

HwH

29w↑7

Her music takes your soul to a certain place. Not many singers have that power. And this coming from a hard rock guy

Corey Holmes

6y↑169

I want this song to play at my funeral😍😍😍

Colleen Gadwa

39w

Lol ok

S. M.

5y↑1

Someone sounds salty...

m field

5y↑6

Jamie Salt you're getting way too worked up over people who don't know what the song is about. It's a good song despite the dark themes, and that's what they're saying. Gtfo

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ariyonna friend

44w↑3

It still hits as good as it did when I was 16 as it does now at 22

Besmira Selimi

6y↑6

I wish to believe that Lana would make one of the best classics' poets. She is even making references to Friedrich Niches's famous quote 'God is dead,' in his work Thus Spoke Zarathustra. Also, the part where she says 'innocence lost' is a reference to John Milton's poem, Paradise Lost. She is so talented and artistic.

Reggie Jenkins

Hollowly repeating some of the most well known quotes/references of all time does not make someone smart or artistic.

CABOTINE DE FRANCE

4y↑29

L Swogs

3y↑37

This song is so dark yet so GOOD! Love it!

JakeChosenJones

5y↑105

This song is so badass she straight up said Living Like Jim Morrison, he was the lead singer of the doors always fucked up , addicted to sex and drugs , partying , he died at like 29 or maybe it was 27 , Thats a very bold statement, this song is so fucking amazing, Alright enough chit chat time to go get fucked up

BloodyPsychoGurl

15w↑2

So I guess he chose the "live fast die young" life.

Kiana Gholston

1y↑5

27 he's apart of the 27 club look it up. Its crazy.

Eduardo Ramirez

Hell yeah

wicked hoodoo

2y↑8

Thank you for educating us about that. I always loved that line for some reason. I didn't know who Jim Morrison is even though his name is familiar. So regardless of loving that line, I never understood it but it felt powerful as hell for some reason. Goddamn, Lana is bad as hell dude, that IS a very bold statement and it fits into the song so fucking well.

Jesse Hak

3y↑84

The lyric "I don't really wanna know what's good for me. God's dead, I said 'Baby, that's alright with me.'," really strikes something within me.

Kenny Sama

29w↑3

"you tell me life isn't that hard..." Really hits when you're in a psych ward...

Dana Wastlick

3y↑19

I love Lana Del Rey... I love her voice, style, beauty, her choice of lyrics are very unique. She is an elegant and classy lady.. I love Lana...😉😘

Markella Stromatia

2y↑2

Lana’s songs helping with character development 🙌

jennifer

Same

Lavish Misfit Tink

4y↑19

Lana has the most poetic music❤️

Buried YoUx

6y↑6

Her voice is beautiful. Takes my mind away to magical places...

Broseph Broheim

2y↑18

I used to humor my now ex-girlfriend by listening to Lana Del Ray. It sounds weird when I say it but this music helps me reconnect to the positive emotions that I felt when I was with my ol' favorite person. Enough time has passed that sadness and anger no longer blind me to the truth that we were both badly damaged and did not have a healthy relationship despite our best effort.

Mr. Spock

3y↑14

She sounds like from another age! I love it!

Hayley Holden

2y↑16

Goosebumps everytime

sick

2y↑11

absolute masterpiece

Janna Mora

2y↑5

I love this song and story. Shining like a fiery beacon.

A L

7y↑2

I love it when she makes her voice last longer than the regular note that it should be on, but she has no limits

Jeffery Lewis

6y↑29

Jessica Lange version sounds good, but Lana's lyrics are the truth. Deep, so deep Lana, excellent job!!!

🌌the universe animal 🌌

ser. trauring. Denn. Song. 😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢

Daniel ominous

7y↑4

Not my normal cup of tea, but this girl has some lyrical madness that appeals to my own. keep it coming chica.

Richanda Lafferty

7y↑366

Here because Lana is so dope. Been loving her for years. But tbh I have watched AHS Freak Show and Jessica Lang tore that shit up as well. I love both versions.

Richanda Lafferty

7y↑1

*lange

Naisa Love

1y↑6

This song is so different and I played this song like 500 times when it was released in 2013. Lol she isn’t for everyone but I definitely loved it and I fw her music. This song draws you in and gets better and better. Like damn Lana can’t be defeated

Ava MacPhetridge

6y↑3

You know how for every song there's one perfect listener? PUT ME DOWN LANA, THIS IS MY JAM!

JfnDWatchesVids

6y↑2

The thing I really like about music is it can literally come from anywhere. Without having watched AHS, I probably would not have become a fan of Lana Del Rey, and that would be incredibly sad for somebody never to hear Lana Del Rey's music. She is unbelievable.

Sarah Lankins

2y↑5

I love this song, I lived this life. It reminds me of how far I've come sense then!!❣️🖤

Geovanni E. Werekeitzen

3y↑2

Amo su voz.

L. T.

4y↑8

I need this to be on Spotify

Alias

2y↑4

Lana has some of the most beautiful music that i've ever heard.

Timothy Stewart

2y↑4

I love her music and I listen to her everyday definitely my favorite artist ever❤️❤️❤️

Monty The Mac

37w

When I first heard this I literally cried. Never heard anything like this. Her voice had me hooked immediately.

Jade Bruce

7y↑3

I have been looking for this song forever when I first heard it on American Horror Story!!! I'm so glad I found it!!
I'm so glad Elsa decided she would sing this song on AMS, I never knew this song would be so fabulous! ♡

Amanda McCormack

5y↑2

I love Lana and the way she speaks through music ! Gotta smile about where music would be if an Angel opened its eyes and found God without the background music !

Silvia Spencer

6y↑1

How can you not love this woman ...

knowlight knowright

4y↑19

No one's gonna take my soul away........... aww I LOVE IT......

dino chicken nuggets

4y↑2

Quite possibly the best lyrics of All Time...I...cry... every time...

mary lee

6y↑2

It's my all time favorite of her.

watching watches

2y↑3

This song reminds me of the decay I see all around me. Innocence slowly then suddenly falls away. We all want to hurt.

Лія Даниленко

The background image is so… great!!!… The song is too!!!! Much, much love!!! Thanks for the lyrics!

SavageLegacy 420

3y↑15

I have listened to this song an incredibly unhealthy amount of times. However, I have no regrets🤷‍♂️💯

YourAverageGuy

5y↑6

LANA DEL REY!!! ♥️♥️♥️

Luis Rueda

5y↑1

Está canción me hizo reflexionar sobre mi vida

X

1y↑8

This is beautiful poetry to my ears

Jamie wickersham

6y↑132

Jessica Lange did an amazing cover but the original is good as well because Lana is bomb

psycho rainbow

6y↑1

David Reyna I love you😂

David Reyna

6y↑4

Cassidy Higginbotham You're thinking of Stanley.

seren vlogs

4y↑3

This songs so good I wish it was on spotify

seraphic

46w

i unironically love this song. that slow dirty bassline is so good, and the lyrics in that second verse -- you know which line i'm talking about -- still feels so fucking transgressive every single time i hear it.

seraphic

46w

also totally random but i love how the bass subtly gets just a little harder at 1:06 and 2:27 with that line about motel sprees.

Angel Gotiko

7y↑2

Amazing song love it !!!

sweety spenser

5y↑3

This song make me feel amazing honestly ♡♥

Ambar Ríos

4y↑2

Amoooo !!!!!

Παρή Καρπ

6y↑1.8K

Jessica Lange and Lana Del Rey should do a fucking collab

Marlene Mojica

Fuck yea 🔥🔥

Bloop

Yassss...

STM

4y↑6

damn these greek people are speaking in cursive

Bloom Peters

Παρή Κ. Yes

Julia Nicosia

YES

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Vanessa

4y↑2

She touches my soul 😍😍😍😘🥰😘🥰

Hristina Lady

1y↑2

Coming back after years….still…the feeling is the same even depper🖤

Rachel Rodgers

1y↑1

I love that people chose the lyric video the most💕 Beautiful poet 🌹

honeymoon

3y↑468

Lana : "Jesus is my bestest friend"
also Lana : "me & God we don't get along"
CEO of confusion indeed.

Alias

47w

@Mary Carmen Gamanares That's alright. If God is all loving I doubt that he would really punish you. It's not like you are a blasphemer or anything.

Mary Carmen Gamanares

47w

@Alias I feel gulty for listening and love this song, but I have asked for an apologize to the sky for being a little sinful.

Casey Nivans

1y↑1

I mean there are multiple gods in different religions, she could love jesus

Betty PSYC apprentice

1y↑2

In the Christian Bible, God is the holy father, and Jesus was his son, the messenger that endured a lifetime of pain and suffering for mankind. Makes sense to me. BTW, Lana was born Catholic for all of you who didn't know. . .

Alias

1y↑1

Uh, oh! I hope that sky daddy isn't angry!

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Labis Kal

4y↑13

Her lyrics are so fucking poetic and aesthetically awesome

The_Cherokee Gypsy

5y↑5

No one has ever made me feel the way she does. I love you so much Lana 💄💄

E S

37w↑1

Her best song, no one can convince me otherwise.

q snyder

6y↑1

Bilge

2y↑13

Day 1: I am here because of sadness and only thing that can make me happy is Lana's song

Blue Damsel

7y↑2

I love this song.

Raquel Mireles

6y↑3

lana del rey es la mejor simplemente la amo . 😍😍😍

AL CHRISTMAS

5y↑5

Got me in some deep feelings listening to this song! Love ahs!! Lana del you truly are the shit and I love u!!

Joe Zedd

1y↑3

Gods and monsters+Earphones =heaven

Konstantina Chalkiopoulou

1y↑6

I wrote a whole term paper on this song...the lyrics are fucking gold 👌🏼

ItsEv25

7y↑340

Here because of the one and only LANA DEL REY

Mystical Edits

4y↑2

Evelyn Ferretiz same

Haley Ray

4y↑1

At first I wasn’t feeling this song but after listening to it more I’m boping to it everyday lmao

Seymen`

4y↑13

This had better be on spotify

Leena Lu

7y↑3

love love this song ❤

Aryn Fighter

3y↑39

"I don't really want to know what's good for me. " Me too. Me too.

Sonnig85

5y↑1

I love the background violin melody.if u tune out lyrics on main chorus it's a beautiful sad haunting melody

Stephen McNally

47w↑2

Best song of the 21st century so far

Marie Nicole 💓

2y↑1

I want this song on replay at my funeral

Fotini Vass

4y↑4

One of the best songs in world

Gunner Gomez

7y↑41

Is it weird that I have this song on repeat while at the gym weight lifting???😂😆

lia e

LITERALLY ME

Gabriel Almonte

Yes

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Lemon Chiffon

4y↑1

This song is so perfect

Veronica Rios

3y↑5

I think of me and my girlfriend every time I hear this song, yes I am a dark person, but she's the light of my life, and I'm the light in her, so it works.

donn ricks

2y↑1

Very powerful lyrics and a dame good voice to match

Miaow Mixxed

2y↑2

why does this song keep coming to me in my deepest sleeps

Black Mamba

1y↑1

Such a powerfull song

lol

2y↑5

In the land of gods and monsters, I was an angel.

Isaac

2y↑2

Livin' in the garden of evil

c f

4y↑1

Just gets better everytime i listen

Mireya Milan

7y↑2

Omg I love this song soo much ❤️❤️❤️

Maria del Mar Mateos López

47w↑1

Me encanta la canción

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