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Iron & Wine — Pagan Angel and a Borrowed Car
Album: The Shepherd's Dog
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Released: 2007
Length: 4:27
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Love was a promise made of smoke
In a frozen copse of trees
A bone cold and older than our bodies
Slowly floating in the sea

Every morning there were planes
The shiny blades of pagan angels in our father's sky
Every evening I would watch her hold the pillow
Tight against her hollows, her unholy child

I was still a beggar shaking out my stolen coat
Among the angry cemetery leaves
When they caught the king beneath the borrowed car
Righteous, drunk, and fumbling for the royal keys

Love was our father's flag and sewn like a shank
In a cake on our leather boots
A beautiful feather floating down
To where the birds had shit our empty chapel pews

Every morning we found one more machine
To mock our ever-waning patience at the well
Every evening she'd descend the mountain, stealing socks
And singing something good where all their horses fell

Like a snake within the wilted garden wall
I'd hint to her every possibility
While with his gun, the pagan angel rose to say
"My love is one made to break every bended knee"
Comments (94)add comment
 ryuujin23 wrote:
Dave_Mack wrote: It could be worse. This could be Radio Jack Johnson with Jack Johnson playing 24 hours a day.
funny, didn't think much about Jack Johnson until seeing him live - what a great, fun show. some folks translate much better in person, some recorded. or is it my mood on any given day? so many factors in play...today the lyrics speak to me, another day I might rate it less. music has this power

Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 gatorade wrote:

David Caruso doesn't raise his head and look at his fellow actors when he speaks either. Can't stand his acting. I just find myself yelling at the screen....LOOK AT THEM, for the love of gaud....look. at. them.
 

Someone heard your cursing: where's David Caruso now?
Posted 2 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 redart wrote:
 Damn,...that Jim Carrey is a talented guy ! 

He also looks like Joe from The Idles, but with more hair.
Posted 2 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
I'm sure I've commented on this below but it's been a while so I will say my wife gave me this CD for Christmas a decade or so ago thanks to RP and I still love it.
Posted 3 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
i keep hearing GD
Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 Damn,...that Jim Carrey is a talented guy ! 
Posted 3 years ago by redart    [ Reply ]
Love the album cover art. Reminds me a bit of one of my old art school instructors, Marshall Arisman.
Posted 5 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
You got me wrong Gov, I din't steal no stinkin socks.
Posted 6 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 bc wrote:

It's probably my favorite Iron and Wine album.

 
I agree that it's their (his) finest album.

Posted 6 years ago by mardison    [ Reply ]
very nice {#Bounce}
Posted 8 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:
Diggin' the groove - is this album good overall?

 
It's probably my favorite Iron and Wine album.
Posted 9 years ago by bc    [ Reply ]

Posted 9 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
 FluorideFreeMN wrote:


I had to laugh- thinking of David Caruso's character in CSI Miami!



As for your comment, if Sam raised his voice, I think it would take away from the sound.
 
David Caruso doesn't raise his head and look at his fellow actors when he speaks either. Can't stand his acting. I just find myself yelling at the screen....LOOK AT THEM, for the love of gaud....look. at. them.
 
Posted 11 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:

It's taken me a while to appreciate this group, but I like them more and more. 


 



..same here..thx RP for the nudge towards them!..
Posted 12 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:
Diggin' the groove - is this album good overall?
 

Yep!
Posted 12 years ago by jen3005545    [ Reply ]
Diggin' the groove - is this album good overall?
Posted 12 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
I'm sick of standsard D-A-G chord progressions- I like Ragas!!
Posted 13 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
Excellent start of a superb album!
Posted 13 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
"Now as a promise made of smoke, a frozen coke our dreams" - wtf? Where are my ear drops?

A bit of an auto-rate, this one, as it's typical of Iron & Wine's output. A nailed-on Ho-Hum from the Nottingham jury. This song could be usefully employed by hypnotists to put subjects under...{#Sleep}
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Why am I boogying through the house to this song? (Wow, I have HIPS!)  Love it...{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Delightful :)
Posted 14 years ago by gold    [ Reply ]
sounds about 40 years old

Posted 14 years ago by rp1125    [ Reply ]

It's taken me a while to appreciate this group, but I like them more and more. 


Posted 14 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 auburntigerrich wrote:


I agree. Some people sound best when they belt it out, and some sound best soft. It's just the nature of his music and the feel that he's going for. Take it or leave it. I, for one, will take it. Try track 4, "Carousel".
 
Worked for JJ Cale
Posted 14 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
FluorideFreeMN wrote:
As for your comment, if Sam raised his voice, I think it would take away from the sound.
I agree. Some people sound best when they belt it out, and some sound best soft. It's just the nature of his music and the feel that he's going for. Take it or leave it. I, for one, will take it. Try track 4, "Carousel".
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:
I do wish he'd raise his voice above a whisper once in a while, the gimmick does get old.
I had to laugh- thinking of David Caruso's character in CSI Miami! As for your comment, if Sam raised his voice, I think it would take away from the sound.
Posted 16 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
And again...
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Please stop beating this song into the ground.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
ryuujin23 wrote:
It could be worse. This could be Radio Jack Johnson with Jack Johnson playing 24 hours a day.
Yes, it could be worse... but with a simple quieting of some oft-repeated songs, it could be a LOT better.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
ryuujin23 wrote:
It could be worse. This could be Radio Jack Johnson with Jack Johnson playing 24 hours a day.
Indeed Or John Mayerama.
Posted 16 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
I was gonna say something along those lines. I think I&W is OK, but I'd like him more if I didn't have to hear him twice a day, every day. Ditto for Spoon and Calexico.
It could be worse. This could be Radio Jack Johnson with Jack Johnson playing 24 hours a day.
Posted 16 years ago by ryuujin23    [ Reply ]
Excelsior wrote:
Are you new here? Welcome to the Iron & Wine Channel.
I was gonna say something along those lines. I think I&W is OK, but I'd like him more if I didn't have to hear him twice a day, every day. Ditto for Spoon and Calexico.
Posted 16 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
tor93leafs wrote:
12:21 pm - Iron & Wine & Calexico - Dark Eyes 1:50 pm - Iron & Wine - Pagan Angel and a Borrowed Car 1.5 hours apart? Iron & Wine sees more action on RP than...
Are you new here? Welcome to the Iron & Wine Channel.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Saw I&W Sat night in Florida. He played with Califone and did a very electric set--I think they had 9 players in total. Could be Sam is moving into a more complicated sound in terms of instrumentation and production.
Posted 16 years ago by craigyoung    [ Reply ]
12:21 pm - Iron & Wine & Calexico - Dark Eyes 1:50 pm - Iron & Wine - Pagan Angel and a Borrowed Car 1.5 hours apart? Iron & Wine sees more action on RP than...
Posted 16 years ago by tor93leafs    [ Reply ]
I'm not a big Iron & Wine fan, but I love the instrumentation of this song. It really elevates the relatively monotone character into something unique and fun.
Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
cosmiclint wrote:
Thank you, Bill, for introducing Iron & Wine - and this song in particular - to me.
Seconded! I purchased this album entirely because of hearing it on RP -- are you hearing that, royalty police?
Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Thank you, Bill, for introducing Iron & Wine - and this song in particular - to me.
Posted 16 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
Dog of Sam, not Son of Sam. dolfan wrote:
I see Cujo. Maybe Son of Sam...why didn't someone smack that dog with a rolled up newspaper? Good song, too. Good vibe...the steady rhythm combined with the vocals/delivery...Sweet.
Posted 16 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
like this very much. plus, I'm a dog person, so snaps for the album cover as well!
Posted 16 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
I'm likin' the beat... keeps me movin'...
Posted 16 years ago by bohemianbiker    [ Reply ]
I don't understand, how you can be ambivalent about much of I&W if you like this song? This is exactly what most of their work sounds like. Just asking. lmic wrote:
I'm often ambivalent about I&W, but this is very nice.
Posted 16 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
thats it this is officially on my must have list now dmnit bill
Posted 16 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
i actually like repetition. just not this.
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
raga wrote:
This evening I'll see them live in Milano, Italy!!!!!!! Can't wait...
Va Bene
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
This evening I'll see them live in Milano, Italy!!!!!!! Can't wait...
Posted 16 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
saw them again for my 'birthday show' this year...wayy good. the percussion on this album adds a whole new style/element to their music that adds to the likability of them for me. great show, see them if you can
Posted 16 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
Just broke down and bought this last night. I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth into the other tracks. Great stuff so far.
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
I like Iron and Wine a lot and it's because of songs like this. Perfection.
Posted 16 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
out of sight.
Posted 16 years ago by mefrombrazil    [ Reply ]
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Posted 16 years ago by Paca    [ Reply ]
tobstar wrote:
that cover is freaky, makes me think of watership down!
I see Cujo. Maybe Son of Sam...why didn't someone smack that dog with a rolled up newspaper? Good song, too. Good vibe...the steady rhythm combined with the vocals/delivery...Sweet.
Posted 16 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
geordiezimmerman wrote:
Saw these play an old church here on friday night. Amazing !! They finsished with Resurrection Fern, best song on the album for me, the whole album is astonishing. 9/10
Was it a band concert or just Sam Beam playing alone with an an additional background singer?
Posted 16 years ago by mrzipmann    [ Reply ]
that cover is freaky, makes me think of watership down!
Posted 16 years ago by tobstar    [ Reply ]
The word that comes to mind is "pretty" - regardless of the lyrical content. I enjoy this, yes.
Posted 16 years ago by Kite_Flyer    [ Reply ]
I do wish he'd raise his voice above a whisper once in a while, the gimmick does get old.
Posted 17 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
Saw these play an old church here on friday night. Amazing !! They finsished with Resurrection Fern, best song on the album for me, the whole album is astonishing. 9/10
Posted 17 years ago by geordiezimmerman    [ Reply ]
lattalo wrote:
Is the whole CD good, RP cuts are most excellent?
Most excellent
Posted 17 years ago by mrzipmann    [ Reply ]
Sam's music just keeps getting richer and richer with each listen. What an artist. Albeit, this one has quite a bit more production than the early stuff, but it's still delicious. Even more so. Most Excellent. More, please!
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
ick wrote:
this station keeps me in the know! Iron & Wine is the bomb!
Is the whole CD good, RP cuts are most excellent?
Posted 17 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
ick wrote:
this station keeps me in the know! Iron & Wine is the bomb!
Isn't that the truth?! Thanks to this joint I've discovered all sorts of great musicians that mainstream radio will never play because they don't feel it's "appropriate" for us. (Geez don't I sound like a commercial, d'oh!)
Posted 17 years ago by davyjrshort    [ Reply ]
squidish wrote:
The cover art does it for me! Anyone know who the painter is?
I think someone said on one of the other comments for the album that Sam did it himself.
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
About an hour or so ago Bill played Starship's "Have you seen the starts tonite" - very similar vibe here - very nice...
Posted 17 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
this station keeps me in the know! Iron & Wine is the bomb!
Posted 17 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
...sam beam's really come into his own on this album - i think he grew a lot, musically, after his collaboration with calexico...
Posted 17 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Is Iron and Wine still just the one guy? I agree on the cover. Freaky.
Posted 17 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
This new album is superb. A different sound to their other stuff but i'm loving this album already and i've only heard it twice. Playing in a lovely little chirch here in Brighton on the 2nd November,hopefully i will get a ticket.
Posted 17 years ago by geordiezimmerman    [ Reply ]
The cover art does it for me! Anyone know who the painter is?
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
So you left work to buy the cd and now you will listen to it at lunch...wish I had your job hippiechick wrote:
Just bought this cd. Can't wait until lunch so i can listen to it.
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Just bought this cd. Can't wait until lunch so i can listen to it.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
MojoJojo wrote:
IF VAR{song} = "yummy", , ELSE setvol=0 run (well, there you have it!)
if (string song == "yummy") ; else { setvol=0; ; }
Posted 17 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
I'm often ambivalent about I&W, but this is very nice.
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Behold the horror of following Fogerty and CCR with Iron and Whisper...
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
Love that guitar ... good licks on the old axe
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
QueenLucia wrote:
The only thing they do for me is ick me out. They're like mayonaise and I'm a mustard kind o' gal.
The song doesn't ick me out as much as the CD cover does. Disturbing. Why?
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
IF VAR{song} = "yummy", , ELSE setvol=0 run (well, there you have it!)
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:
I must say he's improved a lot since collaborating with Calexico.
./concur
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
QueenLucia wrote:
The only thing they do for me is ick me out. They're like mayonaise and I'm a mustard kind o' gal.
I love mustard, and hate mayo, but Iron & Wine is great by me!
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
out_to_lunch wrote:
now here is a band that I can live without. Sorry, they just don't do much for me...
The only thing they do for me is ick me out. They're like mayonaise and I'm a mustard kind o' gal.
Posted 17 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
out_to_lunch wrote:
now here is a band that I can live without. Sorry, they just don't do much for me...
"out _to_lunch"....
Posted 17 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
There's a certain "samey-ness" to their stuff but I always give them high marks for their great melodies.
Posted 17 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
coccyx wrote:
all I can say is that my life is pretty lame.... oops, different song
"all I can say is that my life is pretty lame plain" sounds nothing like it.
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
now here is a band that I can live without. Sorry, they just don't do much for me...
Posted 17 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
Love this. Can't wait.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
I must say he's improved a lot since collaborating with Calexico.
Posted 17 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
I need to hear more of this please.
Posted 17 years ago by westsound    [ Reply ]
marmelock wrote:
New Iron & Wine !!!! Excellent! Can't wait 'til fall!
Yep, hopefully touring...
Posted 17 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
New Iron & Wine !!!! Excellent! Can't wait 'til fall!
Posted 17 years ago by marmelock    [ Reply ]
BillG wrote:
Not available yet. Release date is Sept. 29
So... how did you get ahold of this song? Is it a single?
Posted 17 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
Shimmer wrote:
Is the new Iron & Wine CD available? I thought it wasn't coming out till fall.
Not available yet. Release date is Sept. 29
Posted 17 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
That Iron and Wine guy does okay...
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
Is the new Iron & Wine CD available? I thought it wasn't coming out till fall.
Posted 17 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
all I can say is that my life is pretty lame.... oops, different song
Posted 17 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]