All the jobs I've ever held, positions I have known The one I was a fool to leave was right hand to the throne Ambition took me speed of light to God's exclusion zone Michael, if you're listening, Michael who stayed true One of us got out of line when paradise was new One of us was exiled and the one who wasn't's you Michael, help me write a letter to you know who I will sign it 'Lucifer regrets' Can't forget, his final words were "Ain't no come back, gonna come your way" What if I pray? Michael, the archangel listen, Michael, don't you see? We've come to stand for principles that prove free will is free If you are on the side of good, now where does that leave me? Michael, help me write a letter to you know who I will sign it 'Lucifer regrets' Can't forget, his final words were "Ain't no come back, gonna come your way" He never could resist a sinner Or ignore a distress call but such a fall