Hotel California
Free Bird Lyrics
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cool wind in my hair
warm smell of colitas rising up through the air
up ahead in the distance i saw shimerly light
i had to hurry in my sacrodems i had to stop for the night
she stood in the doorway i heard the mission bell i was thinking to myself this could be heaven and this could be
hell she lift up the candle and she showed me the way
there were voices down in coridors i thought i heard the say
such a lovely place
such a lovely face
get you a room at the hotel california
anytime of year you can find it hear
her mid is tiffny twisted she got the merces benz she got
alot of pretty pretty boys that she calls freinds
how they dance in the courtyard sweet sumer sweat
some dance to remember some dance to forget
so i called up the captian
lz pring me my wine he said we havent had that sprit here since 1969
and still those voices are calling from far away
wake you up in the middle of the just to hear them say
welcome to the hotel california
such a lovely place such a lovely face
livin it up at the hotel california
what a nice suprise bring your alibys
mirors on the ceiling
shampain on ice and she said
we are all just prisoers here
of our own device
in the masters chamber gather for the feast
stab it with there knives but they cant kill the beast
last thing i remember i was running for the door
i had to find my pathway back to the place i was before
the nightman we are programed to recieve
you can check out anytime you like but you cant ever leave.
End.
The lyrics of Hotel California, written by the Eagles, tell a story of a man who is driving along a dark desert highway when he spots a shimmering light in the distance. As he approaches, he discovers that it is a hotel, and upon entering, he is greeted by a woman who shows him to his room. The hotel is described as a beautiful and luxurious place, with champagne on ice and mirrors on the ceiling. However, as the man spends more time there, he begins to feel that he is trapped and cannot leave the hotel, even though he wants to.
The song is often interpreted as a commentary on the excesses of the music industry and the dangers of fame and fortune. The hotel is seen as a metaphor for the music industry, where musicians are lured in by promises of success and wealth, only to find themselves trapped in a cycle of excess and decadence. The line "we are all just prisoners here, of our own device" suggests that the musicians have willingly entered into this lifestyle, but are unable to escape it.
Overall, Hotel California is a haunting and thought-provoking song that has stood the test of time. Its powerful lyrics and captivating melody continue to captivate listeners to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
On a dark desert highway.
The singer is traveling alone in a remote and deserted area.
cool wind in my hair
The wind is refreshing and feels nice on the singer's hair.
warm smell of colitas rising up through the air
The air is filled with the sweet and fragrant smell of blooming flowers.
up ahead in the distance i saw shimerly light
The artist sees a distant and glittery light in the darkness.
i had to hurry in my sacrodems i had to stop for the night
The artist needs to find a place to rest for the night and reaches for his car's glove compartment for lodging options.
she stood in the doorway i heard the mission bell i was thinking to myself this could be heaven and this could be hell she lift up the candle and she showed me the way
The singer is greeted by a woman who lights up a candle and shows him the way inside a building. The singer contemplates whether this place could be good or bad.
there were voices down in coridors i thought i heard the say
The singer hears faint voices talking in the hallways.
welcome to the hotel california such a lovely place such a lovely face get you a room at the hotel california anytime of year you can find it hear
The artist has arrived at the Hotel California and considers it a beautiful place to stay any time of the year.
her mid is tiffny twisted she got the merces benz she got alot of pretty pretty boys that she calls freinds
The woman who greeted the artist is eccentric and has a luxurious car and attractive male friends.
how they dance in the courtyard sweet sumer sweat some dance to remember some dance to forget
The people at the hotel dance on the courtyard in the summer heat, some to reminisce, some to forget their troubles.
so i called up the captian lz pring me my wine he said we havent had that sprit here since 1969
The singer requests wine from the hotel staff and the captain informs him that they haven't had that particular wine since 1969.
and still those voices are calling from far away wake you up in the middle of the just to hear them say
The distant voices are still being heard by the artist and sometimes they wake him up from his sleep.
livin it up at the hotel california what a nice suprise bring your alibys mirors on the ceiling shampain on ice and she said we are all just prisoers here of our own device
The singer is enjoying his time at the hotel with luxuries like champagne and mirrored ceilings, but the woman who greeted him clarifies that they are all trapped in their own vices.
in the masters chamber gather for the feast stab it with there knives but they cant kill the beast
People gather in the master's chamber for a feast and try to harm a beast with knives, but they are not successful.
last thing i remember i was running for the door i had to find my pathway back to the place i was before
The last thing the singer remembers is running away from the hotel and trying to find his way back to where he was before.
the nightman we are programed to recieve you can check out anytime you like but you cant ever leave.
The artist is told by the nightman that they are programmed to keep receiving guests, and that even though he can check out anytime, he can never truly leave the hotel.
Contributed by Sydney R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.