Tequila Sunrise
Eagles(老鹰乐队) Lyrics
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Starin' slowly 'cross the sky said goodbye
He was just a hired hand
Workin' on the dreams he planned to try
The days go by
Ev'ry night when the sun goes down
Just another lonely boy in town
She wasn't just another woman
And I couldn't keep from comin' on
It's been so long
Oh and it's a hollow feelin' when
It comes down to dealin' friends
It never ends
Take another shot of courage
Wonder why the right words never come
You just get numb
It's another tequila sunrise,this old world
Still looks the same,
Another frame, mmm
The lyrics to Eagles' "Tequila Sunrise" describe the feelings of loneliness, regret, and unrequited love. The song paints a vivid picture of the pain of lost opportunities and the struggle to move on. The first verse sets the scene of the sun rising slowly across the sky, signalling the end of another night of drinking tequila, a recurring theme throughout the song. The singer is introduced as a hired hand, who worked hard with his own dreams to pursue but could barely try. The second verse introduces another lonely boy in town, who's out running around, while the singer reminisces about a woman who was more than just another conquest.
The chorus is where the true emotions of the song come out. The singer feels hollow and numb, unable to find the right words to express his feelings. He continues to drink tequila, hoping to find the courage he needs to move on. The final verse returns to the overarching theme of the song, the feeling of disillusionment and the endless cycle of pain that never seems to end. Through this song, the Eagles capture the universal human struggle to break out of repetitive patterns, to find meaning and connection in a world that seems to move very slowly.
Line by Line Meaning
It's another tequila sunrise
Another morning, another round of drinking tequila to help forget the troubles of the previous night
Starin' slowly 'cross the sky said goodbye
The sun is setting, marking the end of another day and the beginning of another night of drinking
He was just a hired hand Workin' on the dreams he planned to try The days go by
The singer is reflecting on the life of a friend who worked hard but was never able to achieve his dreams, and realizing how quickly time can pass without us noticing
Ev'ry night when the sun goes down Just another lonely boy in town And she's out runnin' 'round
The artist is feeling lonely and observing that the woman he loves is out having fun without him
She wasn't just another woman And I couldn't keep from comin' on It's been so long
The woman he loves is special and he can't resist pursuing her, despite the fact that it's been a long time since they last saw each other
Oh and it's a hollow feelin' when It comes down to dealin' friends It never ends
The singer is feeling empty and realizing that friendships can be difficult, as they are filled with ups and downs
Take another shot of courage Wonder why the right words never come You just get numb
The singer is trying to build up the courage to confess his love, but is struggling to find the right words and is instead numbing himself with alcohol
It's another tequila sunrise,this old world Still looks the same, Another frame, mmm
Despite the drinking and struggles with love and friendship, life goes on and the world remains unchanged with each passing day
Lyrics © Cass County Music / Wisteria Music / Privet Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Red Cloud Music
Written by: GLENN FREY, DON HENLEY
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