Michael Tomasky: Question I've put off asking for 34 years

I was just thinking about The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes for some reason. A song I've known and loved since the record first came out.What the hell is it about, anyway? A woman has done him dirt, as he sees things. That much is evident. But what does this mean:But since their wings have got rusted,you know, the angels wanna wear my red shoes.But when they told me 'bout their side of the bargain,that's when I knew that I could not refuse.And I won't get any older, now the angels wanna wear my...

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