All The Way Down To El Paso
Elton John Lyrics


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You know it, it is only true
That you could be the best of you
How I wonder miles away
Tying horseshoes by the bay

As we know, maybe faster
All the way down to El Paso
Many say and lucky do
My own fire once said it too
Leave the ocean live and play
Door on sockets yesterday

As we know, maybe faster
All the way down to El Paso

Is it fair or nestled sorrow
You could be there tomorrow

As we know, maybe faster
All the way down to El Paso

Whooo

Whooo





As we know, maybe faster
All the way down to El Paso

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elton John's song All The Way Down To El Paso paint a picture of distance, nostalgia, and reflection. The opening line, "You know it, it is only true, that you could be the best of you," suggests that the singer is speaking to himself or to someone close to him, reminding them that they have the potential to be great. As the song progresses, the singer reminisces about simpler times when he was "tying horseshoes by the bay" and leaving the ocean behind to "live and play."


The repetition of the refrain "All the way down to El Paso" suggests that the singer is longing for a time or place that he can no longer reach. The lines "Is it fair or nestled sorrow/You could be there tomorrow" further emphasize this idea, as if the singer is questioning whether it's worth it to pine for something that may no longer exist.


Despite the wistful tone of the song, there is also an underlying sense of hopefulness, as though the singer believes that there is still a chance for things to turn out well. Overall, the lyrics of All The Way Down To El Paso capture the bittersweet nature of nostalgia, reminding us of all that we have lost but also encouraging us to hold on to hope.


Line by Line Meaning

You know it, it is only true
You are aware that what's happening is indeed the reality


That you could be the best of you
You have the potential to become the best version of yourself


How I wonder miles away
I ponder about things that are far from me


Tying horseshoes by the bay
Performing simplistic tasks in a peaceful and serene environment


Many say and lucky do
A lot of people talk about their aspirations, but only a few get lucky enough to fulfill them


My own fire once said it too
Even I had my own passions and dreams that I once talked about


Leave the ocean live and play
Take a break and enjoy life outside of the busy and chaotic city


Door on sockets yesterday
The past is gone and unchangeable


Is it fair or nestled sorrow
Is it just or is there a hidden pain and sadness?


You could be there tomorrow
You have the possibility to reach your goals and dreams in the future


Whooo
Vocals with no specific meaning


Whooo
Vocals with no specific meaning


As we know, maybe faster
The journey towards our goals might be quicker than we expect


All the way down to El Paso
Throughout the entire journey towards success




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN

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Comments from YouTube:

Alex Najera

Awesome a song with our town name in it!

doofus0123

Y'day when i heard this for the first time ever, I read a blurb on wiki that said Marty Robbins was a big influence on Bernie Taupin.

teodora živulović

That's it ! :)

doofus0123

"mutilate your land" seems like and sounds like a more accurate lyric. 😱😱😂😂

Ronnie Friend

Yes! 😄 😆 😅🤣 I think I copied the lyrics from another source, I obviously didn't read them carefully enough! Thanks for the correction! 👍

Andy Thompson

Wow man

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