Desperado
CHRIST DILLINGER Lyrics


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The wall is up and You can’t get in
Time flows backwards and forward again
In neither glory nor sin, the sun sets on us all
Then it comes around and it rises again
smoke on that gas, good herb come around at last
You’ve got to let go
move on and let go of the past
Move on and let go
Move on and let go




Move on and let go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Desperado" by Christ Dillinger are an introspective reflection on the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The wall that is mentioned creates a sense of isolation and the inability to connect with others. This loneliness is further emphasized by the mention of time flowing backwards and forwards. The sun setting on everyone is a metaphor for the eventual end of life for all people, regardless of their actions in life.


However, the lyrics also provide hope for the present moment. The mention of good herb represents a moment of enjoyment and pleasure, in contrast to the heavier themes of the passage of time and mortality. The repeated refrain of "move on and let go" emphasizes the need to let go of the past and embrace the present. Ultimately, the song is a reminder to live in the moment and not be weighed down by the past or anxieties about the future.


Line by Line Meaning

The wall is up and You can’t get in
Barrier is set, no one can come through


Time flows backwards and forward again
Time is cyclical, it repeats itself


In neither glory nor sin, the sun sets on us all
Life is a mixed bag, but death catches up with everyone


Then it comes around and it rises again
The cycle of life repeats


smoke on that gas, good herb come around at last
Good things eventually come to those who wait


You’ve got to let go
To move forward, you need to release the past


move on and let go of the past
It's essential to move forward and leave behind what hinders you


Move on and let go
Don't cling to the past, but embrace the future


Move on and let go
Don't let the past hold you back, but push forward




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Written by: Christ Dillinger

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