Desperado
Samia Lyrics

Desperado
This song is directed at someone referred to as 'Desperado', who is in a desperate situation.

Why don't you come to your senses?
The singer is questioning why 'Desperado' is not realizing the reality of their situation.

You've been out riding fences for so long now
'Desperado' has been avoiding commitment and responsibilities for quite some time.

Oh, you're a hard one
'Desperado' is characterized as a tough and stubborn individual.

I know that you've got your reasons
The artist acknowledges that 'Desperado' has their own justifications for their actions.

These things that are pleasing you can hurt you, somehow
The singer warns that the things that 'Desperado' finds satisfying can ultimately cause them pain.

Don't you draw the queen of diamonds, boy
The singer advises 'Desperado' not to pursue relationships with untrustworthy individuals symbolized by the 'queen of diamonds'.

She'll beat you if she's able
'Desperado' will face emotional and mental harm if they involve themselves with this manipulative person.

The queen of hearts is always your best bet
The artist suggests that 'Desperado' should instead seek genuine love and affection from trustworthy individuals symbolized by the 'queen of hearts'.

Now it seems to me, some fine things
The artist observes that 'Desperado' has had some good experiences and opportunities.

Have been laid upon your table
'Desperado' has had various opportunities presented to them.

But you only want the ones that you can't get
'Desperado' only desires the things that are unattainable or out of reach.

Desperado
The repeated use of 'Desperado' reinforces the focus on this troubled individual.

You ain't getting younger
The singer mentions that 'Desperado' is growing older without rectifying their situation.

Your pain and your hunger are driving you home
'Desperado' is motivated by their suffering and longing to find a sense of belonging.

And freedom, oh, freedom
The concept of freedom is discussed, implying that 'Desperado' craves it.

That's just some people talking
The artist dismisses the idea of freedom as merely a topic of discussion by others.

Your prison is walking through this world all alone
'Desperado' is trapped in their own emotional isolation, feeling like a prisoner in their loneliness.

Don't your feet get cold in the winter time?
The singer wonders if 'Desperado' ever feels the emotional coldness and emptiness in their life.

The sky won't snow and the sun won't shine
Metaphorically, 'Desperado' is in a dark place where happiness and positivity seem unattainable.

It's hard to tell the nighttime from the day
'Desperado' is experiencing a lack of clarity and a sense of timelessness in their emotional state.

And you're losing all your highs and lows
'Desperado' is gradually losing all the emotional ups and downs they once experienced.

Ain't it funny how the feeling goes away?
The singer remarks on the irony of how emotions can fade away, leaving 'Desperado' feeling lost and empty.

Desperado
Again, emphasizing the focus on 'Desperado'.

Why don't you come to your senses?
Reiterating the question posed earlier, urging 'Desperado' to face the reality.

Come down from your fences and open the gate
The singer implores 'Desperado' to let go of their barriers and embrace new opportunities.

It may be raining
Even though there may be difficulties or hardships.

But there's a rainbow above you
There is hope and positivity present for 'Desperado'.

You better let somebody love you
'Desperado' should allow themselves to be loved and cared for by others.

Let somebody love you before it's too late
The singer emphasizes the importance of allowing love into 'Desperado's' life before it becomes too late, potentially referring to missed opportunities.