Desert Song
Eleni Mandell Lyrics


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The moon goes up and the sun goes down
And near the call we’re all in.
And my car had lights, I climb on an older hill.

Quarreling again, disappear for the night
We’re restful for sin, stars are flickering lights
I left my troubles locked up tight in the city.
I’ll never forget the way that you smile,
The sky went purple, the winds went wild.
I’m living miracles sometimes.

A quiet and still when the sun comes up
Too early for words, just a coffee cup
Looking out at the world, thinking life is so damn good.

I’ll never forget the way that I smile
The sky went purple, the winds went wild,
I’m living miracles sometimes.

And don’t make it back, please remember me here
My legs danging over, sipping ice cold beer.
Just the earth and heavens to keep me clear and bright.





I’m living miracles sometimes.

Overall Meaning

Eleni Mandell's song "Desert Song" is a nostalgic and introspective piece that takes the listener on a journey through both physical and emotional landscapes. The song opens with the imagery of the moon and the sun, a symbol of the cyclical nature of life and the passing of time. The singer appears to be driving through the desert, possibly with someone else, as they climb an older hill and marvel at the stars above. There seems to be some tension between the two, as they are "quarreling again," but they also seem to find solace in each other's company.


The second verse reveals that the singer has left behind some troubles and is enjoying the stillness of the desert at dawn, with just a coffee cup and their thoughts for company. The purple sky and wild winds suggest a kind of magical or mystical experience, and the repetition of the phrase "I'm living miracles sometimes" reinforces a sense of awe and wonder at the beauty of life.


The final verse suggests that the singer may not make it back from their desert sojourn, but they are content to be there in that moment, with just the earth and heavens to keep them company. The song ends on this note of peaceful acceptance, as the singer reflects on the small miracles that make life worth living.


Line by Line Meaning

The moon goes up and the sun goes down
Another day has passed and a new one has begun.


And near the call we’re all in.
No matter where we are, we are all united by the passing of time.


And my car had lights, I climb on an older hill.
In the darkness, I drive up an old hill to be surrounded by the beauty of the desert.


Quarreling again, disappear for the night
We argue again and I leave for the night.


We’re restful for sin, stars are flickering lights
Despite our wrongdoings, we find peace and comfort under the stars.


I left my troubles locked up tight in the city.
I came to the desert to escape my problems and leave them behind in the city.


I’ll never forget the way that you smile,
Your smile leaves a lasting impression on me.


The sky went purple, the winds went wild.
The natural beauty of the desert is overwhelming.


I’m living miracles sometimes.
Sometimes life surprises me in the most unexpected ways.


A quiet and still when the sun comes up
The peacefulness of the desert in the early morning.


Too early for words, just a coffee cup
Words cannot describe the tranquility of this moment, but a cup of coffee helps me savor it.


Looking out at the world, thinking life is so damn good.
Taking in the beauty of the world and feeling grateful for the simple joys in life.


And don’t make it back, please remember me here
If I don't return, I want to be remembered in this place.


My legs danging over, sipping ice cold beer.
Relaxing and enjoying the moment with a cold drink and dangling legs over a ledge.


Just the earth and heavens to keep me clear and bright.
The vastness of the desert helps me find clarity and inner peace.


I’m living miracles sometimes.
Life can be full of unexpected and wonderful surprises.




Lyrics © RIFF CITY SOUNDS, LLC
Written by: ELENI ILENE MANDELL

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Erica J

I simply cannot express enough how much I so truly love your songs, Eleni.

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