quinta-feira, 21 de março de 2024

1919 – Dire Straits – Angel of mercy (1979)

 

Escrita por Mark Knopfler, foi gravada entre 28 de novembro e 12 de dezembro de 1978, no Compass Point, em Nassau e lançada em 5 de junho de 1979 no disco Communiqué, o segundo disco da banda. Foi produzida por Barry Beckett e Jerry Wexler. Mark Knopfler cantou, tocou guitarra solo e base. David Knopfler tocou guitarra base e fez backing vocals. John Illsley tocou baixo e fez backing vocals. Pick Withers tocou bateria. Barry Beckett tocou teclado.


A letra:


Well there's a Peter Pan moon, shepherd's delight
I got the dragon at noon, yes and I won the fight
Now 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 armour 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
Angel of Mercy give me Heaven tonight

Well now it's too late for talking we can talk later on
Let the saxophone play us till the chorus of dawn
And all I need is a little oblivion, you don't need protection
Well now here come 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 yeah

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 into it, you gotta tell me that I'm more than a 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

Yeah, 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

Hey, angel of mercy
Help me baby
Angel of mercy


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