El Paso
Danielle Ate the Sandwich Lyrics
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i have spoken to the governer about the use of your u-turns
oh el paso, i ate two corndogs at a wiener shnitzol
i have watched your informercials
that threaten bigger muscles
to those that stay up late enough to order
i sang my golden melodies with the best man that i know
oh el paso, won't you leave a place for a girl like me?
i am awful sad to leave you,
glad to have known you,
and happy to have had your company
The song El Paso by Danielle Ate the Sandwich is a heartfelt and poignant reflection on the time the artist spent in the city of El Paso. The lyrics speak to the experiences and emotions she went through while in the city, from riding on the highway to eating corndogs at the local wiener shnitzol. She even had the chance to speak to the governor about the use of u-turns, which shows the depth of her involvement in the city and her willingness to engage with the community.
Throughout the song, Danielle sings about an emotional transformation that took place within her during her time in El Paso. She hoped to become better than she was before and sang her golden melodies with the best man she knows. This shows that El Paso was not just a physical destination, but also a place of personal growth and development for the artist.
The final lines of the song are particularly affecting, as the artist reflects on how glad she is to have known the city, but also how sad she is to leave it behind. This sense of bittersweetness speaks to the powerful and lasting impact that El Paso had on Danielle, and the way it touched her life in a deep and meaningful way.
Line by Line Meaning
oh el paso, i have ridden on your highway curves
I have traveled on the winding roads of El Paso
i have spoken to the governer about the use of your u-turns
I had a conversation with the governor regarding the usage of the U-turns in El Paso
oh el paso, i ate two corndogs at a wiener shnitzol
I had consumed two hotdogs at a restaurant named Wiener Schnitzol in El Paso
i have watched your informercials
I had seen the advertisements on TV in El Paso
that threaten bigger muscles
They contain commercials that promise increased muscle size
to those that stay up late enough to order
For people who stay awake at night and place an order
oh el paso, i hoped better than i was before
I wished to become better during my stay in El Paso
i sang my golden melodies with the best man that i know
I sang my beautiful songs along with a talented person during my time in El Paso
oh el paso, won't you leave a place for a girl like me?
Can't you reserve a place for a girl like me, El Paso?
i am awful sad to leave you, glad to have known you, and happy to have had your company
I feel terrible to depart from El Paso. However, I am delighted to have met and spent time with the place and its people.
Contributed by Aubrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Stephanie Eaton
I love that it looks like you seriously pulled over on the side of the road to record this. Also- impressed with the audio according to the apparent conditions. This is one of my favorite songs of yours. Totally played it on repeat on my way home from a music festival today.
wilsclin
Your lyrics are so beautiful. If you ever write a book of poetry, I'll buy a copy. You're so sensitive and articulate, and that makes the world a little less lonely.
MOLLYDOLLIGHT
Greetings from El Paso, Texas! I was born and raised here and here I am to this day. I truly enjoy your singing and to see that you made a song of my town has left me beaming. I hope you drop in one day as yes, we will save a place for you. ^.^
Dennie Suchman
I have all your albums and singles. Love them all, but this is my favorite song of all! Thanks for the video!!
Mary Zannetti
this is one of my favorites from two bedroom apartment, so glad you put it up! :D keep it coming, darling <3
ohmysparticus
My only complaint is that I can barely hear the double bass. You're voice is pure gold
Rosie Borden
danielle this is one of my favorite songs of yours!! you and tha boiz did a great job :D
Chris
there's do many things I love about this song. and I've never even been to El Paso.
Romamb
what a lovely song. gonna buy the album for my girl :)
Gobothechairman
I've been discover this channel a few minutes ago and... it's AWESOME. You have a new fan! :)