Desperado
BABY BOYS Lyrics


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played desperado on your grandma's keys
well, of course, who'd you think i was?
santa barbara sold me everything
like designer jeans and faded tweens

it's fun
how come you carry it on?
it's fun

dropped some drama in the promised land
pulled the trigger on my best friend's bed
hung my clothes on every word you said

played desperado on your grandma's keys
well, of course, who'd you think i was?

it's fun




how come you carry it on?
it's fun

Overall Meaning

The Baby Boys' song, "Desperado," is an enigmatic and cryptic piece of music that speaks of unexpected and subversive behaviour. The opening lines of the song, "played desperado on your grandma's keys, well of course, who'd you think I was?" sets the tone for the rest of the song. It speaks of the performer's unconventional act of playing a western-themed song on an elderly woman's piano, which is amusing, as we wouldn't usually associate such an instrument with cowboy-style music. The idea of the performer's unconventional behaviour continues when the lyrics speak of purchasing expensive, desirable items like designer jeans and tweens. The singer's promise to entertain and challenge their listener's preconceptions suggests that they are a charismatic and charismatic individual.


However, as the song progresses, tension emerges when the lyrics speak to more sinister ideas. The lines "dropped some drama in the promised land, pulled the trigger on my best friend's bed, hung my clothes on every word you said" suggest a darker side to the performer's personality. The lyrics are straightforward, but their context is obscure. It might refer to a political or social conflict, or it might just be a creative way of thinking about someone who is unpredictable and impulsive.


Line by Line Meaning

played desperado on your grandma's keys
I played a classic song on an instrument that belonged to someone from a different generation.


well, of course, who'd you think i was?
I'm not someone you should underestimate; it's obvious.


santa barbara sold me everything
This place convinced me to buy everything, from trendy clothes to nostalgic memories.


like designer jeans and faded tweens
I was drawn in by stylish fashion and youthful vibes.


it's fun
I'm enjoying myself.


how come you carry it on?
Why are you continuing this behavior?


dropped some drama in the promised land
I created chaos where it was supposed to be peaceful.


pulled the trigger on my best friend's bed
I ruined a close relationship.


hung my clothes on every word you said
I placed a lot of trust and reliance on what you told me.


played desperado on your grandma's keys
I played a classic song on an instrument that belonged to someone from a different generation.


well, of course, who'd you think i was?
I'm not someone you should underestimate; it's obvious.


it's fun
I'm enjoying myself.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Caleb Hinz, Jake Luppen, Nathan Stocker

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Comments from YouTube:

@linde5583

dont think i’ll ever get tired of this album it’s one of my favorite records of All Time and i do NOT use that lightly !!!! however i do also Desperately need you guys to release more music because my friends are getting sick of me talking about Threesome non-stop for the past 3 years

@naomilam8748

this video plays like a found footage horror movie

@ConnorIsCanceled

I'm so buying a physical edition of this album when it's out

@bizewerd

Cool!

@rpcampbell

You can pre-order it. Not a huge fan of the cover😳😂

@isaacparker5868

i n t e n s e r a t s h o w e r

@andreshernandezflores461

, aquí alguien de México 🇲🇽??

@robinheil

Nice one, boys

@maggiew1512

the rats really make the experience for me

@easeupkid8270

BAYS BOYS DONT MISS

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