Desperado
Rhapsody In Rock (Jill Johnson) 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
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 that you can′t get
Desperado, oh, you ain't gettin′ no younger
Your pain and your hunger, its drivin' you home
Oooh freedom, oh freedom, 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 loosin' all your highs and lows
Ain′t it funny how the feeling goes away, away?
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses?
Come down from your fences, open the gate
It may be rainin′ ooh but there's a rainbow above you
You better let somebody love you, Let somebody love you
Oh you better let somebody love you,
You better let somebody love you before it′s too late
The song Desperado by Jill Johnson is a cover version of the Eagles' 1973 hit song. The lyrics tell the story of a lone desperado who has been out riding fences for so long that he has lost touch with the simple pleasures of life. The singer urges the desperado to come to his senses and live his life to the fullest, warning him that some of the things he desires may ultimately hurt him. The song advises him to reevaluate his choices and embrace the love that is waiting for him before it's too late.
The song is filled with vivid imagery that paints a picture of a lonely, isolated cowboy who is struggling with his past decisions. The references to the queen of hearts and diamonds are examples of this imagery, with the queen of diamonds symbolizing material wealth and the queen of hearts, representing love. The line "It's hard to tell the night time from the day" highlights that the desperado's situation is bleak, and he has lost touch with reality.
Interestingly, the repeated mention of "let somebody love you" is not just a call for the desperado to accept love from someone else, but also a plea for him to love himself. The song conveys the message that accepting love and embracing happiness doesn't make someone weak, it only makes them human.
Line by Line Meaning
Desperado why don't you come to your senses?
Why do you continue to act recklessly? It's time to start thinking clearly.
You been out ridin' fences for so long now
You've been avoiding your problems for a long time now.
Oh you're a hard one
You are stubborn and resistant to change.
I know that you got your reasons
I understand that you have your own justifications for your behavior.
These things that are pleasin' you, can hurt you somehow
You may think that what you're doing is enjoyable, but it can lead to negative consequences.
Don't you draw the queen of diamonds boy, She will beat you if she's able. The queen of hearts is always your best bet
Don't take unnecessary risks. Sometimes it's better to play it safe.
And 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 been given opportunities, but you are only interested in the things you can't have.
Desperado, oh, you ain't gettin' no younger, Your pain and your hunger, its drivin' you home
Time is passing and your problems are causing you to be restless and unhappy.
Oooh freedom, oh freedom, that's just some people talkin'. Your prison is walking through this world all alone
The idea of freedom is just an illusion. You are not truly free because you are isolated from others.
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 are feeling lost and hopeless, unsure of what direction to take in life.
You're losin' all your highs and lows. Ain't it funny how the feeling goes away, away?
You are becoming emotionally numb and disconnected from your own feelings.
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? Come down from your fences, open the gate
It's time to face your problems instead of avoiding them. Allow yourself to be vulnerable.
It may be rainin' ooh but there's a rainbow above you. You better let somebody love you, let somebody love you
Even when things are difficult, there is still hope for happiness. Open yourself up to love and connection with others.
Oh you better let somebody love you, you better let somebody love you before it's too late
Don't wait until it's too late to let someone into your life. Take a chance on love while you still can.
Writer(s): Don Henley, Glenn Frey
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