Desperado
Eagles (The) Lyrics
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You 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
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, before it's too late
The song "Desperado" by Eagles is a beautifully written ballad that captures the essence of a person living a reckless life. The song starts with a question directed towards the singer, asking why he doesn't come to his senses after spending too long riding fences. It is a plea for him to take charge of his life and steer it towards a more positive direction. The singer's hard exterior is noted, and while the singer recognizes his reasons for living the way he does, he also acknowledges that it can lead to self-harm.
The song goes on to advise the singer against drawing the Queen of Diamonds, as she'll beat him if she's able. Instead, the singer advises the singer to choose the Queen of Hearts, who will always be his best bet. It is a subtle hint at the type of love and relationships that are worth having in life. At this point, the singer acknowledges the fine things that have been laid before the singer, but he chooses to chase after the things he can't have, hurting himself in the process.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer's growing sense of loneliness, despair, and his eventual realization that he should allow someone to love him before it's too late. The song ends with a reminder that there may be a rainbow above him despite the rain, and he should let somebody love him before he fades away.
Overall, the song is a touching reminder that we should take control of our lives and choose meaningful and fulfilling relationships over chasing things that harm us. It is an anthem for the lost, the lonely, and the desperate, urging them to take a step back, look at life's beauty, and open their hearts to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Desperado,why don't you come to your senses
Why don't you realize what's happening to you, Desperado?
You been out ridin' fences for so long now
You've been wandering around aimlessly for a long time now.
Oh, you're a hard one
You're stubborn and difficult to deal with.
I know that you got your reasons
I understand that you have your own reasons for your behavior.
These things that are pleasin' you
Can hurt you somehow
Your pleasures can lead to your downfall in some way.
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
Be careful who you get involved with, the Queen of Diamonds can cause you harm while the Queen of Hearts is a safer 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
You have good things in your life, but you're only interested in what you can't have.
Desperado, oh, you ain't gettin' no younger
Your pain and your hunger, they're drivin' you home
You're not getting any younger and your desire to find fulfillment is driving you crazy.
And freedom, oh freedom, well that's just some people talkin'
Your prison is walking through this world all alone
Freedom is just a concept for some, and you feel trapped in this world without anyone by your side.
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?
Your life is bleak and depressing, and you can't feel anything anymore.
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, before it's too late
Wake up and realize what you're missing out on. Take down your walls and let someone love you before it's too late.
Lyrics © Cass County Music / Wisteria Music / Privet Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Red Cloud Music
Written by: GLENN FREY, DON 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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