Tequila Sunrise
Eagles (The) 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
And she's out runnin' 'round
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
Tequila Sunrise by the Eagles is a melancholic ballad that portrays a man's feelings of loneliness and despair as he reflects on his failed relationship. The song begins with the image of a sunrise, a new day dawning, but for the singer, it's just another day of emptiness. He says goodbye to a hired hand who had been working on the dreams he planned to try. It suggests that even though the hired hand had big dreams, he had to leave this place because of his failure to succeed. The singer, too, finds himself in the same position, looking for something new but still stuck in the same place.
The chorus of "It's another tequila sunrise" is then repeated, indicating that this man goes through this cycle every day, seeking solace in tequila. The woman he had been with is out running around with someone else, and the man can't help but think of her. He couldn't keep from coming on to her, and it's been so long since he's felt anything real.
The final verse is reflective of the loneliness and sadness felt by the singer. He takes another shot of courage, wondering why he can't seem to find the right words to say. He's numb, and everything seems to be the same no matter how hard he tries. The song ends with the chorus repeating, signifying that nothing has changed despite the new day.
Line by Line Meaning
It's another tequila sunrise
Starting the day with a sense of familiarity, feeling stuck in a routine of drinking to ease the pain
Starin' slowly 'cross the sky
Watching time pass slowly, feeling trapped in a cycle
Said goodbye
Parting ways, unsure if it's forever or just a temporary goodbye
He was just a hired hand
Working a job that doesn't fulfill his dreams, but still trying to make the most out of life
Workin' on the dreams he planned to try
Dreaming of a better life, working hard to make it a reality
The days go by
Time passes quickly, feeling like life is slipping away
Ev'ry night when the sun goes down
Feeling lonely and lost when night falls
Just another lonely boy in town
Feeling like an outsider, disconnected from the world around him
And she's out runnin' 'round
His significant other is living a life separate from his own, wandering around town
She wasn't just another woman
His significant other was special, one of a kind
And I couldn't keep from comin' on
Unable to resist her charms, drawn to her despite their problems
It's been so long
Feeling distant from someone who was once so close
Oh and it's a hollow feelin'
Feeling empty inside, lacking fulfillment
When it comes down to dealin' friends
Struggling to maintain friendships and relationships
It never ends
Feeling like these problems will never go away, they are a part of life now
Take another shot of courage
Having to drink to face the struggles and hardships of life
Wonder why the right words never come
Feeling unable to express oneself, at a loss for words when trying to communicate
You just get numb
Feeling emotionally detached, unable to feel or care
This old world still looks the same
Feeling stuck, as if nothing ever changes
Another frame
Another day, feeling like it's all a part of a neverending cycle
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Glenn Frey, Don Henley
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@richbuang2
It's another tequila sunrise
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
Every night when the sun goes down
Just another lonely boy in town
And she's out runnin' 'round
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
@anonymouscowherder6551
Came here to say this....
Don, Timothy, and Joe,
If YOU are responsible for issuing copyright strikes against those that are reacting to your past music and are spreading it to younger generation, then I have lost any and all respect for you.
If it is a record label that is issuing these strikes, and you have done nothing to stop this from happening, then I have lost all respect for you.
If ....
Wait, there are no other "ifs".
I have lost all (well, what little I had for you in your case, Don) respect.
I know you're going to ask, "Who the hell is this guy?"
Well, I WAS a fan, but not any more.
@donnaeast4845
One of the greatest groups to ever sing a song. I'm 73 now and how I miss the 70's.
@mikezimmerman2786
Love the brass horns additions to the song. RIP Glen
@paulinechapman5669
Right. There with you..forever young..🇨🇦
@patriciawatson6172
Me to I miss the peace ✌️ 😪
@mikezimmerman2786
I had this concert recorded on my hopper but I moved and lost it
@YouTuber1g
what I would give to be born back then! My pops was born 1954 and mom 1956, so I love all of these classic rock groups. Born 1992 myself
@jackspry9736
RIP the two members of The Eagles
Randy Meisner (March 8, 1946 – July 26, 2023), aged 77
Glenn Frey (November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016), aged 67
You will be remembered as legends.
@LisaSmith-th1bh
RlP the two members of the Eagles Randy Meissner March 8 1946 July 26 2023 Aged 77 Glenn Frey November 6 1448 January 18 2016 You Will be remembered as legends
@maryannmurphy9708
They are more like gods..
@Chris_de_S
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