I'm Not an Angel

with my last breath i tell you this
there's no regret
my fears were all around me scratching from the outside
cause you never have time for everything
and i'm trying my best to let it be
the reasons collide in spite of me and drown in the excuses

as the light begins to fade
i open my eyes

i'm on your side, but i'm not an angel
i've taken on all that i can take
dying inside, 'cause i'm not an angel
down on my knees for you i reach for heaven's gate

the breeze is colder than i thought
it looks like rain
now all these feelings overwhelm the hesitation
cause you never break free of what you need
and you're never sure where you're meant to be
if something good would just plant a seed
these roots would keep from runnin'

as the light begins to fade
i open my eyes

i'm on your side, but i'm not an anagel
i've taken on all that i can take
i'm dying inside, 'cause i'm not an angel
down on my knees for you i reach for heaven's gate

and if the well runs dry you dig a deeper hole
and if you're asking why then you'll never know
that when the dust returns i'll be your place to hide
and i will salve your burns
and i will tear your cries

i'm on your side, but i'm not an angel
i've taken on all that i can take
i'm dying inside, 'cause i'm not an angel
down on my knees for you i reach for heaven's gate

oh, reach for heaven's gate
oh
i'm on your side