Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
In “Tin Angel”, Mitchell is torn between reminiscing over a past relationship and celebrating a new love. Across the song, she juxtaposes tender memories of her ex-lover with notes on her current interest, giving the impression of someone who is not so sure.
[Verse 1]
Varnished weeds in window jars
Tarnished beads on tapestries
Kept in satin boxes are
Reflections of love's memories
[Verse 2]
Letters from across the seas
Roses dipped in sealing wax
Valentines and maple leaves
Tucked into a paperback
[Chorus 1]
Guess I'll throw them all away
I found someone to love today
[Verse 3]
Dark with darker moods is he
Not a golden prince who's come
Through columbines and wizardry
To talk of castles in the sun
[Chorus 2]
Still I'll take a chance and see
I found someone to love today
[Verse 4]
There's a sorrow in his eyes
Like the angel made of tin
What will happen if I try
To place another heart in him
[Chorus 3]
In a Bleecker Street café
I found someone to love today
I found someone to love today
Tin Angel was written by Joni Mitchell.
Tin Angel was produced by Paul A. Rothchild.
Joni Mitchell released Tin Angel on Thu May 01 1969.