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Angel Of Mercy Lyrics

Well there’s a peter pan moon shepard’s delight
I got to drag in at noon and won the fight
I want my reward in heaven tonight
Just like you promised

Angel of mercy you’ll come to no harm
Angel of mercy there’s no need for alarm
The knight in his armor wants a night in your arms
You know he’s honest

Angel of mercy angel delight
Give me my reward in heaven tonight
And if I give up my sword won’t you give me the right sweet angel

Well now it’s too late for talking we can talk later on
Let the saxophone play us until the chorus of dawn
All I need is a little oblivion
You don’t need protection

Here comes the moonlight down on your bed
Angel of mercy let your heart rule your head
I don’t want your money I want you instead
Don’t need rejection

Angel of mercy angel delight
Give me my reward in heaven tonight
And if I give up my sword won’t you give me the right
Angel of mercy give me heaven tonight

Well if you cross your heart and spit
And swear upon the grave of your mother
You got to get in the hit
Tell me that I’m your all night lover

Angel of mercy angel delight
Give me my reward in heaven tonight
And if I give up my sword won’t you give me the right
Angel of mercy give me heaven tonight

Angel of mercy angel delight
Give me my reward in heaven tonight
And if I give up my sword won’t you give me the right
Angel of mercy give me heaven tonight
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Cover art for Angel Of Mercy lyrics by Dire Straits

A lovely sounding and underrated song with great guitar fills on an underrated album.

Cover art for Angel Of Mercy lyrics by Dire Straits

Superficially the lyrics appear to refer to a medieval warrior who has won a fight against an enemy and wants his "reward", a night of lovemaking with the woman whose attentions were fought for.

However I suspect it's allegorical and would like to hear other's interpretations.

IMO this song ranks with "Lady Writer" & "Single Handed Sailor" as the album's best songs.

Cover art for Angel Of Mercy lyrics by Dire Straits

You said it Chrisb1, it's a first class album. Personally I the lyrics to this, as well as the sound...

Cover art for Angel Of Mercy lyrics by Dire Straits

And the two notes that are whistled just add the cherry on the cake!! :))) One of those where the group does more obvious chorus, did you notice? Sounds liek love declaration inspired on real life? Did MK dicorce and marry again at that time, for hazard?