T… Read Full Bio ↴Dezperadoz is a heavy thrash metal band, with western influences.
The album [The Dawn Of Dying (2000)] was released featuring Onkel Tom Angelripper on vocals.
The band released two other albums under the name of Dezperadoz, featuring Alex Kraft on vocals.
Riders In The Sky
Desperados Lyrics
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An old cowboy went out on a dark and windy day
Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way
When all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he saw
Plowing through the ragged sky and up a cloudy draw.
Yippie aye-aaa, yippie aye-ooh.
Their brands were still on fire
and their hooves were made of steel
Their horns were black and shining
and their hot breath he could feel
A bolt of fear went through him
as they thundered through the sky,
For he saw the riders coming hard
and he heard their mournful cry.
Yippie aye-aaa, yippie aye-ooh.
Ghost riders in the sky.
Their faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred
and shirts all soaked with sweat
They're riding hard to catch that head
but they ain't caught them yet,
'cause they've got to ride forever
on that range up in the sky
On horses snorting as they ride
and hear their awful cry
Yippie aye-aaa, yippie aye-ooh.
Ghost riders in the sky.
As the riders loped on by him
he heard one calls his name
If you want to save your soul
from hell riding on your range
Then cowboy change your ways today
or with us you will ride
Trying to catch the devil's herd
across these endless skies
Yippie aye-aaa, yippie aye-ooh.
Ghost riders in the sky.
The lyrics to "Riders in the Sky" by the Desperados are about an old cowboy who witnesses a haunting scene on a dark and windy day. He sees a herd of red-eyed cows, which he describes as "plowing through the ragged sky." He then sees the ghost riders in the sky, who are trying to catch the devil's herd. The riders are described as having gaunt faces, blurred eyes, and shirts soaked with sweat. The cowboy hears one of the riders call out his name and warn him to change his ways or he'll be doomed to ride with them forever.
The song is an eerie and haunting one that speaks about the cowboy's fears and his realization that he needs to change his ways. It's also a song about mortality and the consequences of one's actions. The riders in the sky represent the souls who are doomed to eternal punishment and the cowboy is given a warning and an opportunity to avoid the same fate.
The lyrics to the song were written by Stan Jones in 1949, and have been covered by various artists over the years. The song has become a classic western tune and is often used in films and TV shows. The Desperados' version of the song features a traditional western sound with twangy guitars and harmonizing vocals. The song's haunting melody and eerie lyrics make it a memorable tune for western fans and music lovers alike.
Line by Line Meaning
An old cowboy went out on a dark and windy day
A cowboy ventured out on a gloomy, windy day.
Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way
He took a break on a hill while on his journey.
When all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he saw
Suddenly, he noticed a massive group of menacing, red-eyed cattle.
Plowing through the ragged sky and up a cloudy draw.
The cows were charging through the sky, leaving a trail of clouds behind them.
Yippie aye-aaa, yippie aye-ooh.
A cowboy yell signaling excitement or fear.
Ghost riders in the sky.
The cattle appeared as supernatural riders in the sky.
Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel
The ghost riders' emblems continued to burn, and they had unbreakable feet.
Their horns were black and shining and their hot breath he could feel.
Their horns were a dark color and glossy while the hot air from their nostrils could be felt.
A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky,
The cowboy was terrified as the ghost riders charged through the sky, creating a loud sound like thunder.
For he saw the riders coming hard and he heard their mournful cry.
The cowboy heard the ghost riders' voices as they approached him, and it saddened him.
Their faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred and shirts all soaked with sweat
The ghost riders had tired and pale faces, watery eyes, and wet clothing indicating that they had been working hard for a long time.
They're riding hard to catch that head, but they ain't caught them yet,
The ghost riders were trying to catch a leader, but they hadn't been successful yet.
'cause they've got to ride forever on that range up in the sky
The ghost riders had to ride endlessly in the sky's space.
On horses snorting as they ride and hear their awful cry
The ghost riders' steeds were making snorting sounds, and they were howling.
As the riders loped on by him, he heard one call his name,
One of the ghost riders called out to the cowboy as they rode past him.
If you want to save your soul from hell riding on your range
The ghost rider warned the cowboy that he needed to change his ways to escape eternal damnation.
Then cowboy, change your ways today, or with us, you will ride
The cowboy was advised to modify his behavior as soon as possible to avoid joining the ghost riders.
Trying to catch the devil's herd across these endless skies
The ghost riders were relentlessly pursuing a group of cattle controlled by the devil throughout the endless skies.
Contributed by Julia Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.