Desperado
EAGLES(¦ÑÆN¦X°Û¹Î) Lyrics
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You been out ridin' fences for so long now
Oh, you're a hard one
But I know that you got your reasons
These things that are pleasin' you
Can hurt you somehow
Don't you draw the Queen of Diamonds, boy
You know the Queen of Hearts is always your best bet
Now, it seems to me some fine things
Have been laid upon your table
But you only want the ones that you can't get
Desperado, oh, you ain't gettin' no younger
Your pain and your hunger, they're drivin' you home
And freedom, oh freedom, well that's just some people talkin'
Your prison is walking through this world all alone
Don't your feet get cold in the winter time?
The sky won't snow and the sun won't shine
It's hard to tell the night time from the day
You're losin' all your highs and lows
Ain't it funny how the feeling goes away?
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses?
Come down from your fences, open the gate
It may be rainin', but there's a rainbow above you
You better let somebody love you (let somebody love you)
You better let somebody love you
Before it's too late
The song "Desperado" by EAGLES is a slowed down ballad with a strong country influence. It begins with a question aimed at a troubled cowboy named Desperado, asking him to come to his senses and stop riding fences for so long. While the singer has his pain and sadness, he seems to have a hard exterior and his own reasons for the things that please him. The lyrics advise him not to draw the Queen of Diamonds because he knows that the Queen of Hearts is always his best bet. Life has given him many fine things, but he only wants the ones he can't have. He is getting older, his pain and hunger are driving him back and his longing for freedom is only people talking because he feels like he's walking through this world all alone.
A sense of melancholy and loneliness seeps through the lines of "Desperado." Despite flashes of hope, it's a song about a man who has been living on the brink for too long. It's a song about love and loss, desperation and the fear of being alone. The lyrics are relatable and poignant, with Don Henley's emotive vocal delivery perfectly capturing the pain of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses?
Why are you living in denial? It's time to face your reality
You been out ridin' fences for so long now
You've been on the run or avoiding commitment for far too long
Oh, you're a hard one
You're stubborn and resistant to change
But I know that you got your reasons
I understand that you have motives for your actions
These things that are pleasin' you, can hurt you somehow
The things that bring you pleasure could lead to harm or negative consequences
Don't you draw the Queen of Diamonds, boy, She'll beat you if she's able
Don't take unnecessary risks or make moves that will lead to defeat
You know the Queen of Hearts is always your best bet
Stick to what you know and what is familiar to increase your chances of success
Now, it seems to me some fine things have been laid upon your table
Opportunities and blessings have been presented to you
But you only want the ones that you can't get
You're more drawn to the things that are out of reach or difficult to attain
Desperado, oh, you ain't gettin' no younger
You're not getting any younger and time is running out
Your pain and your hunger, they're drivin' you home
Your suffering and desire for something more are leading you back to where you belong
And freedom, oh freedom, well that's just some people talkin'
The idea of freedom is subjective and often just a matter of perception
Your prison is walking through this world all alone
Your loneliness and isolation is a prison in itself
Don't your feet get cold in the winter time?
Do you not feel the negative effects of your choices?
The sky won't snow and the sun won't shine
You're feeling hopeless and stuck in a rut
It's hard to tell the night time from the day
You're so lost and confused you can't differentiate between light and dark times
You're losin' all your highs and lows
You're becoming numb to the good and bad in life
Ain't it funny how the feeling goes away?
It's strange how easily our sense of joy can disappear in tough times
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses?
It's time to face reality
Come down from your fences, open the gate
Stop running away and let others in
It may be rainin', but there's a rainbow above you
Even though things may seem tough, there is still hope
You better let somebody love you (let somebody love you)
Allow someone to care for you and show you affection
You better let somebody love you, before it's too late
Don't wait too long and miss out on opportunities for love and connection
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Glenn Lewis Frey, Don Hugh Henley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Desperado, why don't you come to your senses?
You've been out ridin' fences for so long now
Oh, you're a hard one
I know that you got your reasons
These things that are pleasin' you
Can hurt you somehow
Don't you draw the queen of diamonds, boy
She'll beat you if she's able
You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet
Now it seems to me, some fine things
Have been laid upon your table
But you only want the ones that you can't get
Desperado, oh, you ain't gettin' no younger
Your pain and your hunger, they're drivin' you home
And freedom, oh freedom well, that's just some people talkin'
Your prison is walking through this world all alone
Don't your feet get cold in the winter time?
The sky won't snow and the sun won't shine
It's hard to tell the night time from the day
You're losin' all your highs and lows
Ain't it funny how the feeling goes away?
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses?
Come down from your fences, open the gate
It may be rainin', but there's a rainbow above you
You better let somebody love you
(Let somebody love you)
You better let somebody love you before it's too late
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