Desert Song
Edward Sharpe %26 The Magnetic Zeros Lyrics
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Yes my dad, he gave my name
No my mama keeps saying
Run to the desert
You will be all that you need to be
Run to the desert
You will see all that you need to see
I woke up to the shadow of a man standing over me
Here in the land of frozen hands
I came out here to kill you, father, like a Sergio Leone picture
Gee I hope you understand
And as the red soaked the sand – shh...
Run to the desert
You will see all that you need to see
Run to the desert
You will be all that you need to be
The lyrics of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros' "Desert Song" describe a troubled individual who feels like he is the Devil's son due to the nature of his name. His mother advises him to run to the desert so that he can become everything he needs and sees everything he needs to see. The singer finds himself in a treacherous place where he opens his eyes to the shadow of a man standing over him in a land where the hands are frozen. He claimed that he came to kill his father, as if he were in a Sergio Leone film but hopes that he'll comprehend why this has to occur. As the song comes to an end, the debris of the altercation is seen through blood seeping into the sand.
The song talks about finding oneself, being guided by a great power, and coming to terms with one's actions. The lyrics also reflect on the concept of the desert as an area where one might find themselves or emerge transformed. The artist uses the desert as a metaphor for a vast, unknown, and possibly dangerous space, much like the uncertainty of life. The singer appears to be on a type of pilgrimage, which necessitates a willingness to confront challenges and confrontations.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born the Devil's son
I am the child of a wicked parent
Yes my dad, he gave my name
My father named me
No my mama keeps saying
However, my mother disagrees
Run to the desert
Go to the wilderness
You will be all that you need to be
You will find everything you require within yourself
You will see all that you need to see
You will gain knowledge of everything necessary
I woke up to the shadow of a man standing over me
I awoke to the presence of an unfamiliar man near me
Here in the land of frozen hands
In this place, where the hands are numb with cold
I came out here to kill you, father, like a Sergio Leone picture
I arrived with intentions to murder you, dear father, as depicted in a Sergio Leone film
Gee I hope you understand
I genuinely hope you are able to comprehend my actions
And as the red soaked the sand - shh...
As blood spread across the earth, creating a hushed atmosphere
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