Stonewall
The Angels Lyrics


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(Brewster-Eccles-Amanda Brewster)
When you're on your knees in broken glass
When you're stuck on speed
And it goes too fast
When your body lies down to sleep
All the remedies in the world
Won't make it last
Did you see someone that you recognised
In the looking glass, someone else's eyes
Shut your mind and pray
This is your judgement day
Behind the stonewall
On the wrong side of the law
Behind the stonewall
You know the score
Gonna cost twice as much
If you wanna try to keep in touch
Behind the stonewall why' don't belong anymore
Did you see someone that you recognised
In the looking glass, someone else's eyes
Did you cry out in the night
Did it carry your fears away like a loaded dice
Shut your eyes and pray
This is your judgement day
It ain't easy to fade away
Behind the stonewall
On the wrong side of the law
Behind the stonewall
You know the score
Gonna cost twice as much
If you wanna try to keep in touch




Behind the stonewall why' don't belong anymore
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Overall Meaning

The Angels’s song Stonewall is about the realities and harshness that someone faces when they get on the wrong side of the law. The song is a clear representation of how the world is harsh and gives a cold shoulder to those who have committed crimes. The term "stonewall" in the context of the song refers to a metaphorical and perhaps literal wall that separates those on the wrong side of the law from those who are not.


The lyrics paint a vivid image of a person lost in addiction and desperation, using destructive behavior to cope with their problems. The individual is on their knees in broken glass and stuck on speed, with remedies unable to offer any lasting relief from their pain. The song tells us about the guilt and regret felt by the person in question as they look at themselves in the mirror, seeing someone else's eyes staring back at them. The only relief they receive is in the form of prayer, as they face their inevitable judgement day. The lyrics are intense and raw, with the emotions portrayed being incredibly powerful.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're on your knees in broken glass
When you're at a low point, feeling broken and hurt


When you're stuck on speed
When life is moving too fast and you can't keep up


And it goes too fast
And everything seems to be slipping away from you


When your body lies down to sleep
When you finally get to rest and escape reality, even if just for a moment


All the remedies in the world Won't make it last
Nothing can truly heal the pain you're feeling


Did you see someone that you recognised In the looking glass, someone else's eyes
Do you feel like you're losing yourself and becoming someone you don't recognize


Shut your mind and pray This is your judgement day
Find solace in prayers and face the consequences of your actions


Behind the stonewall On the wrong side of the law
In a place where you're not supposed to be, living life on the edge


Behind the stonewall You know the score
Knowing the harsh reality of life and what it takes to survive in your current situation


Gonna cost twice as much If you wanna try to keep in touch
Trying to hold onto any sense of normalcy will come at a greater expense


Behind the stonewall why' don't belong anymore
You no longer fit into the life you used to have or the society you used to belong to


Did you cry out in the night Did it carry your fears away like a loaded dice
Did you try to alleviate your fears and pain by screaming into the night, hoping it wouldn't come back to haunt you


Shut your eyes and pray This is your judgement day
Find peace and acceptance through religion, knowing you have to face the consequences of your actions


It ain't easy to fade away
It's hard to let go of the past and move on


Behind the stonewall On the wrong side of the law
Living in a place of constant danger and uncertainty


Behind the stonewall You know the score
Knowing that every move you make could be your last


Gonna cost twice as much If you wanna try to keep in touch
Trying to hold onto any sense of normalcy will come at a greater expense


Behind the stonewall why' don't belong anymore
You no longer fit into the life you used to have or the society you used to belong to




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
Written by: BRENT H. L. ECCLES, JOHN CARRINGTON BREWSTER-JONES, RICHARD BREWSTER-JONES

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