Desperado
LeBlanc and Carr Lyrics
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You've been out ridin fences for so long now
Oh and you′re a hard one
But I know that you've got your reasons
These things that are pleasin' you
Can hurt you somehow
Don′t you draw the Queen of Diamonds boy
You know the Queen of Hearts is always your best bet
And it seems to me some fine things
Have been laid upon your table
But you only want the ones you can′t get
Desperado, oh you ain't gettin no younger
Your pain and your hunger, they′re drivin you home
Oh freedom, oh freedom
That's just somebody talkin
Your prison is walking through this world all alone
Don′t your feet get cold in the wintertime
The sky won't snow and the sun won't shine
It′s hard to tell the nighttime from the day
And you′re losin all your highs and lows
Ain't it funny how the feelin goes away?
Desperado, why don′t you come to your senses
You've been out ridin fences for so long now
Oh and you′re a hard one
But I know that you've got your reasons
These things that are pleasin′ you
Can hurt you somehow
Desperado, you'd better come to your senses
Come down from your fences, open the gate
It may be rainin, but there's a rainbow above you
You′d better let somebody love you
You′d better let somebody love you
You'd better let somebody love you
Before it′s too late
The "Desperado" song by LeBlanc and Carr is an introspective ballad about a person who has been living recklessly and may be in emotional pain. The singer of the song, who's addressed as "Desperado," is portrayed as someone who is searching for something or someone to fulfill his desires, but the things he craves can be dangerous and harmful. The chorus of the song, "Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses," suggests that the singer needs to realize the risks he's taking and needs to make a conscious decision to improve his circumstances.
The second verse of the song offers advice to the singer, warning him not to draw the Queen of Diamonds as she can beat him, emphasizing that he should go for safer options in life. The lyrics ask the singer if he feels lonely, questions if he's comfortable with his choices, and reminds him that the things he's gaining may end up leading him to lose everything in the long run. The final verse implores the singer to take a chance on being loved, possibly suggesting that this is the way for him to feel whole again.
Line by Line Meaning
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses
Why haven't you realized the situation you're in and made a change for the better?
You've been out ridin fences for so long now
You've been wandering aimlessly for a long time
Oh and you′re a hard one
You're a tough person to get through to
But I know that you've got your reasons
I understand that you have your own justifications for your actions
These things that are pleasin' you, can hurt you somehow
The things that you find pleasurable may eventually lead to your harm
Don't you draw the Queen of Diamonds boy, she'll beat you if she's able
Don't go after something that will ultimately defeat you
You know the Queen of Hearts is always your best bet
Choose something that is good for you and will make you happy in the long run
And it seems to me some fine things, have been laid upon your table
You've had some good opportunities in life
But you only want the ones that you can't get
You always desire things that are out of your reach
Desperado, oh you ain't gettin no younger
You're not getting any younger, and it's time to start making changes
Your pain and your hunger, they're drivin you home
Your struggles and desires are motivating you to find a place to belong
Oh freedom, oh freedom, that's just somebody talkin
What you think is freedom is just an illusion created by others
Your prison is walking through this world all alone
Your true confinement is being alone in the world
Don't your feet get cold in the wintertime
Don't you feel lonely during times of hardship?
The sky won't snow and the sun won't shine
Nothing seems to be going your way and there is no hope in sight
It's hard to tell the nighttime from the day
You're losing your sense of time and your life feels directionless
And you're losin all your highs and lows
You're losing the extreme emotions that make life worth living
Ain't it funny how the feelin goes away?
It's strange how easily the good feelings in life can disappear
Desperado, you'd better come to your senses
It's time to wake up and take control of your life
Come down from your fences, open the gate
Stop running away from your problems and embrace new opportunities
It may be rainin, but there's a rainbow above you
Even in times of hardship, there is hope for a brighter future
You'd better let somebody love you, before it's too late
Allow someone to care for you and show you a better way of living, because time is limited
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