Desperado
Doja Cat & Rihanna Lyrics
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Sitting in a old Monte Carlo
A man whose heart is hollow, uh
Take it easy
I'm not tryna go against you
Actually, I'm going withcha
Gotta get up out of here and
I know you won't, 'cause we share common interests
You need me, there ain't no leaving me behind
Never, no, no, just want outta here, yeah
Once I'm gone, ain't no going back
If you want
We could be, runaways
Running from any sight of love
Yeah, yeah, there ain't nothing
There ain't nothing here for me
There ain't nothing here for me anymore
But I don't wanna be alone
(Oh)
(Oh)
(Oh)
Desperado
Sitting in an old Monte Carlo
We've both had our hearts broken, uh
Take it easy
I'm not tryna go against you
I can be a lone wolf witcha
Gotta get up out of here
And you ain't leaving me behind
I know you won't, 'cause we share common interests
You need me, there ain't no leaving me behind
Never, no, no, both want outta here, yeah
Once we're gone, ain't no going back
If you want
We could be runaways
Running from any sight of love
Yeah, yeah, there ain't nothing
There ain't nothing here for me
There ain't nothing here for me anymore
I don't wanna be alone
Dear desperado
Yeah, I don't wanna be alone
Dear desperado
Yeah, I don't wanna be alone
If you want
We could be runaways
Running from any sight of love
Yeah, yeah, there ain't nothing
There ain't nothing here for me
There ain't nothing here for me anymore
But I don't wanna be alone
If you want
We could be runaways
Running from any sight of love
Yeah, yeah, there ain't nothing
There ain't nothing here for me
There ain't nothing here for me anymore
But I don't wanna be alone
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
The lyrics to "Desperado" by Doja Cat and Rihanna convey a sense of longing, escape, and a desire to avoid emotional vulnerability. The song begins with the image of a desperado sitting in an old Monte Carlo, a man whose heart is hollow. This image sets the tone for the characters presented in the song - individuals who have been hurt in the past and are seeking a way out.
The chorus reveals that the characters have a shared desire to leave their current situation behind and run away together. They want to escape any form of love or emotional attachment. The repetition of the phrase "there ain't nothing here for me anymore" indicates that they feel empty and dissatisfied with their current circumstances.
The repeated line "I don't wanna be alone" suggests that despite their desire to run away together, there is still a fear of being alone and a need for companionship. It highlights their vulnerability and the underlying desire for emotional connection, even though they might try to portray themselves as strong and independent.
The use of the term "dear desperado" in the bridge adds an emotional tone to the song, showing that there is a deeper connection between the characters. It conveys a sense of empathy and understanding between two individuals who have been hurt before.
Overall, "Desperado" explores themes of escaping emotional pain, avoiding vulnerability, and the desire for companionship. The lyrics create a vivid picture of two individuals who are trying to leave their past behind and find solace in each other, while also grappling with their own personal demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Desperado
A person in a state of desperation or willingness to take risks
Sitting in an old Monte Carlo
Being in a state of comfort and complacency, yet longing for something more
We've both had our hearts broken, uh
Both of us have experienced emotional pain in the past
Take it easy
Just relax and don't stress too much
I'm not tryna go against you
I don't want to oppose or defy you
I can be a lone wolf witcha
I am capable of being independent and self-reliant with you
Gotta get up out of here
We need to escape from our current situation
And you ain't leaving me behind
I trust that you won't abandon me
I know you won't, 'cause we share common interests
Our shared passions and desires ensure that you won't abandon me
You need me, there ain't no leaving me behind
You rely on me, and you won't abandon me
Never, no, no, both want outta here, yeah
We both strongly desire to escape from our current situation
Once we're gone, ain't no going back
Once we leave, there's no turning back
If you want
If you desire or choose
We could be runaways
We can become fugitives
Running from any sight of love
Avoiding or evading any opportunities for love
Yeah, yeah, there ain't nothing
There is nothing meaningful or fulfilling
There ain't nothing here for me
There is nothing in this current environment that satisfies me
There ain't nothing here for me anymore
There used to be something, but it no longer exists
I don't wanna be alone
I don't want to be by myself
Dear desperado
A term of endearment or acknowledgement towards the person in a state of desperation
Yeah, I don't wanna be alone
Yes, I don't want to be by myself
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Iman Jordan, James Fauntleroy, Robyn Fenty, Mick Schultz, Krystin Watkins, Derrus Rachel
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Doğa Karslıoğlu
one of the best mashups ever, i need that on spotify🤤
alystyle
@Isha Saxena guys it's almost impossible having those there on spotify due to copyright
Isha Saxena
@Altégo Music Can we have this track on Spotify as well?
Altégo Music
thank you so much!! ❤️
mikkie
I need 0:44 part on replay for the rest of my life. Totally obsessed
Maria Carolina Cotovio
@mler's mood don't you feel like you're the main character? 😅😂😂
mler's mood
Sameeeeeeeeee
LEMONADE
Same😫
Cosmina Olteanu
We need a one hour version of this, it's amazing. Kept listening to it on repeat!
Milk
@Polly damn I didn’t know this!! Thank you so much for the tip! :D