Desperado
Luchia Lyrics
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You been out ridin' fences for so long now
Oh, you′re a hard one
I know that you 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
Now it seems to me, some fine things
Have been laid upon your table
But you only want the ones that you can't get
Desperado, oh, you ain′t gettin' no younger
Your pain and your hunger, they′re drivin' you home
And freedom, oh freedom well, that′s just some people talkin'
Your prison is walking through this world all alone
Don't your feet get cold in the winter time?
The sky won′t snow and the sun won′t shine
It's hard to tell the night time from the day
You′re losin' all your highs and lows
Ain′t it funny how the feeling goes away?
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses?
Come down from your fences, open the gate
It may be rainin′, but there's a rainbow above you
You better let somebody love you (let somebody love you)
You better let somebody love you before it's too late
In this classic song by the Eagles, "Desperado," the singer is being called out for his stubbornness, recklessness and self-destructive behavior. The song paints a picture of a man who's been out "ridin' fences" for too long, separating himself from the rest of the world and living by his own set of rules. Despite the beauty and wealth around him, he chooses to pursue only what's unattainable, perhaps indicating that he's afraid of taking any risks that might bring him closer to the human connection he so desperately needs. As the song progresses, the chorus repeats the same question - "Desperado, why don't you come to your senses?" - urging the singer to trade his guarded, solitary life for a more open and vulnerable one.
In many ways, "Desperado" is a ballad of the American West, with imagery evoking a lone cowboy riding off into the sunset, but the themes here cut deeper than the country's physical geography. The song deals with existential questions of purpose, belonging, and love. The singer is torn between upholding his reputation as a daring outlaw and creating a deep, meaningful bond with others. The song ends with a plea for him to open up his heart and welcome in love before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses?
Why haven't you realized the truth of your situation?
You been out ridin' fences for so long now
You've been wandering aimlessly and avoiding your problems for a long time.
Oh, you're a hard one
You're a tough and stubborn person.
I know that you got your reasons
I understand that you have your own motivations and justifications for your actions.
These things that are pleasin' you can hurt you somehow
The things that you think are making you happy can actually harm you in some way.
Don't you draw the queen of diamonds, boy. She'll beat you if she's able. You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet
Be careful not to pursue things that may lead to trouble, choose the things that are a safe bet and lead to happiness.
Now it seems to me, some fine things have been laid upon your table. But you only want the ones that you can't get
You have plenty of opportunities right in front of you but you keep chasing after the ones that are out of reach.
Desperado, oh, you ain't gettin' no younger. Your pain and your hunger, they're drivin' you home
Time is passing you by and your emotional struggles are forcing you to confront your issues.
And freedom, oh freedom well, that's just some people talkin'. Your prison is walking through this world all alone
The idea of freedom is meaningless if you're alone and have no one to share it with, and feeling alone is the real prison.
Don't your feet get cold in the winter time? The sky won't snow and the sun won't shine. It's hard to tell the night time from the day
Your life is bleak and desolate, nothing seems to be going right and everything appears equally dull and uninspiring.
You're losin' all your highs and lows. Ain't it funny how the feeling goes away?
You've become numb to both happiness and sadness, and it seems strange how easily your emotions can fade.
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? Come down from your fences, open the gate
Wake up and realize that you can't keep running away from your problems, it's time to face them head-on.
It may be rainin', but there's a rainbow above you. You better let somebody love you (let somebody love you). You better let somebody love you before it's too late
There's always hope and someone out there who cares about you, but you need to open yourself up to the possibility of love before it's too late.
Contributed by Ruby Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.