She hides her lies behind crystal eyes And a smile that’s painted on Shivering cold on her bed of gold Emerald rows and pink chiffon They say, “Isn’t she beautiful?” “A diamond in the rough” She fills her glass up with their praises, but it’s not enough “Isn’t she wonderful?” “A vision from a dream” But no one there can hear her scream
Chorus Darling, beware the girl Who shares the air of kings She’s only a heart that’s aching An angel with borrowed wings Woah And from on high She’ll close her eyes now as she sings Nothing but spirit that’s breaking An angel with borrowed wings With borrowed wings
Mascara dark painted watermark Wipe the traces from her cheeks Dusted in blush, rose and apple crush One more mask for one so weak They say, “Doesn’t she have it all?” “Born with a silver spoon” Just like a shadow tucked away in the back of the room “Isn’t she wonderful?” “A vision from a dream” But no one there can hear her scream
Darling, beware the girl Who shares the air of kings She’s only a heart that’s aching An angel with borrowed wings Woah And from on high She’ll close her eyes now as she sings Nothing but spirit that’s breaking An angel with borrowed wings With borrowed wings
And still she wears her crown Laughing brightly as her kingdom crumbles down Times up, the hour has arrived She’ll be lucky if she makes it out alive
Darling, beware the girl Who lost what heaven brings She’s only a heart that’s aching An angel with borrowed wings Woah Cast from on high She’ll close her eyes now as she sings Nothing but spirit that’s breaking An angel with borrowed wings With borrowed wings