Danger
JJ Cale & Eric Clapton Lyrics
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Danger, she's such a pretty sight
She was treated so badly it seems
Now she's lookin' for a dream
Danger, she's out into the night
Danger, she walks the streets alone
Danger, all the boys she don't know
All the men, they look her way
Could be hers, hers today
Danger, she's out into the night
Walked into a love affair
Didn't seem going nowhere
With no choice, she thought she might
Now she took the rule right into the night
Danger, she walks the streets alone
All the boys she now knows
And all the men, who look her way
Could be hers today
Risk she'd take to find someone new
She don't know where or who
She wants to do, doin' it right
She's gone out into the night
Danger, she's out into the night
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
Danger, she's out into the night
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
Danger, she's out into the night
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
The lyrics of JJ Cale and Eric Clapton's song "Danger" depict a woman who is searching for something new and exciting in her life. She has been treated poorly in the past and now she is out and walking alone in the night. Despite the potential danger, she is willing to take risks to find a new love or adventure. The men on the street are attracted to her, and she may find what she is looking for in one of them.
The verses describe her past relationships, which didn't work out and left her feeling dissatisfied. She is now taking control of her life and pursuing her desires. She is willing to take risks and walk into the unknown to find happiness. The chorus repeats the word "danger," emphasizing the potential dangers she faces.
Overall, the lyrics are about freedom and taking control of one's life. The woman in the song is no longer content with the way things are and is seeking change. She is willing to take risks and face whatever dangers come her way to find something better.
Line by Line Meaning
Danger, she's out into the night
The woman is venturing out into the darkness, possibly seeking something that she has yet to find.
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
Despite her surroundings, she remains beautiful, catching the eye of those who see her.
She was treated so badly it seems
Something happened in her past that caused her pain and it still affects her.
Now she's lookin' for a dream
She's yearning for something more in life, hoping to find a better reality for herself.
Danger, she walks the streets alone
She's walking the streets unaccompanied, possibly to seek solace or adventure.
Danger, all the boys she don't know
She's encountering males she doesn't know, and will possibly form new relationships with them.
All the men, they look her way
She's drawing the attention of men who notice her beauty and confidence.
Could be hers, hers today
She's open to the possibility of new relationships, prepared to seize opportunities if they arise.
Walked into a love affair
She began a relationship, thinking it was love, but it wasn't what she hoped for.
Didn't seem going nowhere
The relationship didn't progress and felt stagnant.
With no choice, she thought she might
Feeling trapped, she considered leaving the mundane relationship.
Now she took the rule right into the night
She's now taking control of her life, ready to find happiness and adventure under the cover of night.
All the boys she now knows
She's become acquainted with new males, open to making new connections.
Risk she'd take to find someone new
She's willing to take a chance in herself to find someone who value and appreciates her as a person.
She don't know where or who
She's uncertain about where her path will take her or who she'll meet along the way.
She wants to do, doin' it right
She's determined to pursue her dreams, and making sure she does so in the right way.
Danger, she's out into the night
The woman is venturing out into the darkness, possibly seeking something that she has yet to find.
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
Despite her surroundings, she remains beautiful, catching the eye of those who see her.
Danger, she's out into the night
The woman is venturing out into the darkness, possibly seeking something that she has yet to find.
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
Despite her surroundings, she remains beautiful, catching the eye of those who see her.
Danger, she's out into the night
The woman is venturing out into the darkness, possibly seeking something that she has yet to find.
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
Despite her surroundings, she remains beautiful, catching the eye of those who see her.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J.J. CALE
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