“VERSE 1
Being a good girl
An expectation out of nowhere
Trying to avoid conflict
Is mistaken for kindness and goodwill
Silence might seem compliance
But it hosts the deepest rancour
Waiting to explode like a timebomb
Disguised with a smile and a nod
PRE-CHORUS
Everyone has their limit
Reaching mine has me thinking
CHORUS
Angel or Devil
Who I wanna be oh
Angel or Devil
What to be in this world
VERSE 2
Forgiving without apologies
Makes me feel so naïve
I trade justice for peace
Looking for ease that weakens me
Don’t get it twisted, I’m no saint
My victims know it too well
Yet, my conscience is an eternal judge
Even if my pride hides it sometimes
PRE-CHORUS
Everyone has their limit
Reaching mine has me thinking
CHORUS
Angel or Devil
Who I wanna be oh
Angel or Devil
What to be in this world
Why should good prevail
Amidst so much foul behaviour?
Which is the secret
Behind being sinless? Sinless
When is enough
The end?
Where can I go
For salvation?
Before it is too late
It might be too late
I see flames
Saying welcome to hell
Welcome to Hell
We been waiting for you
Don’t be afraid
BRIDGE
My world is not
Marvel or DC
Heroes don’t exist
And villains normally win
Darkness is sweet
Makes me a hedonist
Selfish, but immorality
Doesn’t really exist
I was taught that
Because Jesus forgave
And he believed in goodness
I must choose the light
But, as my mama said
I’m not Jesus
Jesus is Jesus
And I’m not
CHORUS
Why should good prevail
Amidst so much foul behaviour?
Which is the secret
Behind being sinless? Sinless
When is enough
The end?
Where can I go
For salvation?
Before it is too late
It might not be too late
To avoid being too late
It is never too late
OUTRO
Now I see clouds
White as fresh snow on soil
There are some rays of light
Did I reach the gates of paradise?
I’m ready for penitence
How long will be my sentence?
I will be a good girl
Till I lose my temper again
Such an inner devil
With an angel demeanour
A personified dichotomy
Rules my soul”
By Emilie F. Yaakaar
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