Red Dresses
Dwight Yoakam & Flaco Jimenez Lyrics
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She had my baby and caused me to care
Then coldly she left me to suffer and cry
She wore red dresses and told such sweet lies
I never knew him but he took her away
And on my knees like a madman for vengeance I prayed
While the pain and the anger destroyed my weak mind
I searched til I found them, then I cursed at the sight
Of their sleeping shadows in the cold neon light
In the dark morning silence I placed the gun to her head
She wore red dresses, but now she lay dead
The lyrics of Dwight Yoakam's song Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room describe a tumultuous relationship between two people, where the woman in question is depicted as manipulative, deceptive, and ultimately unfaithful. Throughout the song, Yoakam describes her wearing red dresses and having black, shining hair, which is symbolic of both her femininity and her dangerous and seductive allure. She has a child with Yoakam but then callously abandons him, causing him immense pain and suffering.
Yoakam's anger and pain eventually drive him to seek revenge against the woman and the man who took her away from him. He obsessively tracks them down, watching them sleep in a motel room before ultimately taking matters into his own hands and killing the woman. The woman wearing red dresses serves as a symbol throughout the song, representing both desire and danger, love and betrayal. Ultimately, the song is a haunting meditation on love, loss, and the often-destructive consequences of our most passionate emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
She wore red dresses with her black shining hair
She presented herself in a way that was alluring and striking, with her dark hair and vibrant red clothing.
She had my baby and caused me to care
She became a mother with me and through this, initiated strong feelings of attachment and affection within me.
Then coldly she left me to suffer and cry
She abandoned me without empathy and caused me enormous pain and sadness.
She wore red dresses and told such sweet lies
She deceived me with her charming falsehoods, while continuing to wear her seductive attire.
I never knew him but he took her away
I never had familiarity with this man, but he took her out of my life and control.
And on my knees like a madman for vengeance I prayed
I was so consumed with anger and desire for retaliation that I prayed desperately for it while in a state of deep mental instability.
While the pain and the anger destroyed my weak mind
The emotional agony and fury wholly ruined my fragile state of mental well-being.
She wore red dresses and left the wounded behind
She left behind the hurt and mentally-scarred individuals in her wake, still clinging to their pain and heartache.
I searched til I found them, then I cursed at the sight
Until I discovered their whereabouts, I incessantly looked for them, and upon seeing them, lashed out in anger and frustration.
Of their sleeping shadows in the cold neon light
Their figures in restful dormancy looked eerie and unsettling within the stark, artificial glow of the neon light.
In the dark morning silence I placed the gun to her head
In the murky, silent hours of the morning, I held a gun to her head.
She wore red dresses, but now she lay dead
Despite her captivating clothing, she was lifeless in front of me, having been killed by my hand.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DWIGHT YOAKAM
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She wore red dresses
with her black shining hair
She had my baby
and caused me to care
Then coldly she left me
to suffer and cry
'Cause, She wore red dresses
and told such sweet lies
I never knew him
but he took her away
And on my knees like a madman
for vengeance I prayed
While the pain and the anger
destroyed my weak mind
She wore red dresses
and left the wounded behind
I searched til I found them,
then I cursed at the sight
Of their sleeping shadows
in the cold neon light
In the dark morning silence
I placed the gun to her head
'Cause, She wore red dresses,
but now she lay dead...
Edward Sanchez
It just doesn't get any better than this. Old Country and old Tex-Mex. Dwight and Flaco are Living Legends that are very hard to top. God bless you both and may you live and perform many more years.
From your friend,in Las Cruces, NM, Eddie Sanchez.
Jerry Armstrong
we need more music like this
Jerry Armstrong
we need more music like this
Jerry Armstrong
we need more music like this
Edward Sanchez
@Paul Stout Thank you very much. You know they go hand in hand. Love you for it!!!
Paul Stout
I agree with you Edward so many people don't understand Tex-Mex heritage.
Kathy Green
Great song and music. Such talent all together. Dwight's voice such emotion. Flaco and Pete are amazing! Could listen to this all day!
Sharon Dugey
I love his voice and style. he is so gracious to his fans, stopping for autographs and photos. now that's class. And, yes, you know his voice immediately
John Bruno
one of my favorites by Dwight. I think he is so awesome. Don't make them like him anymore, such a shame. 2021 and still love listening to Dwight and that Tex Mex sound also the MAVERICKS are also great with that Tex Mex sound.
sharon johnson
When??