El Paso
Clare Dunn Lyrics
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And I was free as Colorado skies
Out where the outlaws used to ride
Sage in the sand and the air is dry
And we were wild like the desert wind
And never thought about the consequence
Running headlong off into the night
Getting lost in the border town lines
Drinking margaritas and tequila at the L & J
Singing right along with the mariachi
Shining like the stars on the Rio Grande
Drifting away in a long slow dance
At Rosa's cantina half a world away
I was falling in love with
You and you with me
Heaven was a long way away, I know
But with you, yeah, it sure felt close
In El Paso el Paso, yeah
In El Paso
A memory that time will never steal
I hope you know that every time I feel
A little heat in the breeze
Of the midnight air
I can still see us back then
Drinking margaritas and tequila at the L & J
Singing right along with the mariachi
Shining like the stars on the Rio Grande
Drifting away in a long slow dance
At Rosa's cantina half a world away
I was falling in love with
You and you with me
Heaven was a long way away, I know
But with you, yeah, it sure felt close
In El Paso el Paso, yeah
In El Paso
In a dusty corner of the world
Time stood still
It wasn't paradise or perfect
But baby, it sure felt real
Drinking margaritas and tequila at the L & J
Singing right along with the mariachi
Shining like the stars on the Rio Grande
Drifting away in a long slow dance
At Rosa's cantina half a world away
I was falling in love with
You and you with me
Heaven was a long way away, I know
But with you, yeah, it sure felt close
In El Paso el Paso
In El Paso
The lyrics of Clare Dunn's song "El Paso" depict a passionate love story set in the desert landscapes of El Paso. The song begins by describing the intense attraction between the singer and their lover, using vivid imagery like "fire with amarillo eyes" and comparing their freedom to the open skies of Colorado. They feel a connection to the wildness of the desert, embracing a reckless abandon and not considering the consequences of their actions. The border town lines symbolize a sense of adventure and escape.
The next part of the song highlights the couple's enjoyment of the local culture and nightlife in El Paso. They are depicted drinking margaritas and tequila at the L & J, a popular establishment, and singing along with the mariachi music. This experience is described as being as radiant as the stars on the Rio Grande and as enchanting as a slow dance. The distance from Rosa's cantina, another notable location in El Paso, implies that their love transcends geographical boundaries.
The third part of the song reflects upon the lasting impact of their time together. The memories they created in El Paso are presented as something that time cannot diminish. The singer cherishes the sensation of warmth in the midnight air, which takes them back to their blissful moments with their lover.
The final section of the song acknowledges that El Paso may not have been a perfect paradise, but it felt real and significant to the singers. In this dusty corner of the world, time seemed to stand still as they indulged in their love affair. The repetition of the earlier description of their experiences, including drinking margaritas, singing with the mariachi, and dancing, reinforces the profound impact these moments had on their relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "El Paso" speak of a passionate and memorable love affair in the desert town of El Paso. The imagery and details paint a picture of wildness, freedom, and a connection that surpasses physical boundaries. El Paso represents a place where their love felt close to heaven, even though it was far away.
Line by Line Meaning
You were fire with amarillo eyes
You had a captivating presence with your bright yellow eyes
And I was free as Colorado skies
I felt liberated, just like the vast and open skies of Colorado
Out where the outlaws used to ride
In a place where rebellious individuals once roamed
Sage in the sand and the air is dry
The desert landscape with its dry air and sage plants
And we were wild like the desert wind
We were untamed, just like the unpredictable winds of the desert
And never thought about the consequence
We didn't consider the potential outcomes or repercussions
Running headlong off into the night
We rushed without hesitation into the darkness of the night
Getting lost in the border town lines
We wandered aimlessly through the blurry boundaries of the border town
Drinking margaritas and tequila at the L & J
We enjoyed sipping margaritas and tequila at the L & J establishment
Singing right along with the mariachi
We enthusiastically sang along with the mariachi band
Shining like the stars on the Rio Grande
We radiated with a brightness comparable to the stars reflecting on the Rio Grande
Drifting away in a long slow dance
We let ourselves be carried away while engaging in a slow and mesmerizing dance
At Rosa's cantina half a world away
At a place called Rosa's cantina that felt like it was situated in a completely different world
I was falling in love with
I found myself deeply and passionately falling in love with
You and you with me
And you reciprocated those feelings of love towards me
Heaven was a long way away, I know
I'm aware that reaching paradise seemed distant
But with you, yeah, it sure felt close
However, being with you made it feel incredibly close
In El Paso el Paso, yeah
In El Paso, repeating that name to emphasize its significance
In El Paso
In the city of El Paso
A memory that time will never steal
A cherished memory that time cannot take away
I hope you know that every time I feel
I want you to understand that whenever I experience
A little heat in the breeze
A gentle warmth carried by the breeze
Of the midnight air
During the late hours of the night
I can still see us back then
I can still vividly envision us in that past moment
In a dusty corner of the world
In a remote and forgotten part of the world
Time stood still
Time seemed to halt
It wasn't paradise or perfect
It wasn't an ideal or flawless situation
But baby, it sure felt real
But, my dear, it felt undeniably genuine
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Manuel Enciso
BEAUTIFUL SONG! El Paso strong! I have lived in Phoenix, San Antonio, and San Diego, and I have traveled worldwide. "El Paso is not paradise or is perfect, but it is HOME!" What makes El Paso unique and special is the people and the community. No matter what color you are, white, brown, black, everyone comes together as a community. You will find the most loving people in El Paso. If you don't believe me, go to El Paso, and people will go out of their way to help you or assist you. Also, everywhere you go, the people will greet you with a big smile. Clare mentions the drinking Tequila and margaritas in the L&J. Well, in case you don't know it. L& J is my wife's and my favorite Mexican restaurant. Also, L&J won the best Mexican restaurant in Texas and is a favorite spot for famous people to stop by, such as Martha Steward, Sam Elliot, Oscar de la Hoya, etc. If you stop in El Paso, you need to visit the L& J restaurant. El Paso will always be in my heart. EL PASO STRONG!!!!
Kristufer Krunowski
I just wish she would've shot the music video in el paso though
Kale Brecht
I second that brotha L&Js on a Friday night with some tacos great times great memorys.
Bob Sternvogel
Got a "Marty Robbins meets Jimmy Buffett" vibe from the lyrics, but the voice is all Clare, and it's wonderful!
srasco2
Nice song. Loved the reference to our Tequila, Margaritas and Rosa'sCantina, but would've been nice to see some of our Mountains and our BEAUTIFUL dessert in the background. Unless of course you wrote it for El Paso, Colorado?
Matt Root
You are absolutely amazing keep them coming ❤️
Christian Palacios
Beautiful music!
Frederick Alexander Abraham
Dear Clare......Cannot STOP Watching and Listening......BRAVO !!!...You are Soooo DEEP...Love your expressions and Soooooo INTUIT !!!....Love Love Love !!!!!!...I have played it at least 75 times just this morning.........One of The Very Best Melodic Chorus's I have heard in a Very Very Long time. Your Vocals are ANOINTED & RICHLY TALENTED ! Your Looks are also KILLER to go along with Such Wonderful Talent !...I Love SHARING the Living Daylights out of Your Magnificent Masterpiece....................Be Blessed !!!
jkmmom19
Love it!! Love the song of course and showing how beautiful SE Colorado is.
Ralph James
@Jessica Pabst Conrad Could also be the grasslands around Amarillo TX, too!