"Angel" lyrics

I wish I was an angel, fly over this town
I wish I was an angel, never hit the ground
I wish I was an angel, grow a pair of wings
I wish I was an angel, shine on everything

And every dirty memory would suddenly be pure
And every dirty part of me would slowly disappear
And I'd bless you, and I'd praise you
And you'd love me for the day
And I'd get down upon my knees for you and I'd pray

I know that I'm no angel, only wearing white
I know that I'm no angel, I know I'm not your kind
I'll never be an angel, can't get off the ground
I'll never be an angel, these tears that fall they don't make any sound

And every dirty memory would suddenly be pure
And every dirty part of me would slowly disappear
And I'd bless you, and I'd praise you
And you'd love me for the day
And I'd get down upon my knees for you and pray

Father forgive me, I have sinned
These promises were scattered on the wind
The cycle that we're in will never change
You break the door and tear me down, anyway
So Father tell me, what have I done
Have I rejected you or your son?
The price you ask is getting out of hand
I'm still struggling to find the promised land

And every dirty memory would suddenly be pure
And every dirty part of me would slowly disappear
And I'd bless you, and I'd praise you
And you'd love me for the day
And I'd get down upon my knees for you and I'd pray
But I guess you never listen anyway