Desperado Love
The Brandos Lyrics
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I don’t know what else to do
I’ve got a desperado love for you
I know you belong to another man
The first time we met I knew
I’d have a desperado love for you
To feel the way I’m feelin’
But I want your love so desperately
I don’t see the wrong in stealin’
So hold on I’m gonna shoot for the heart
Like desperados do
I’ve got a desperado love for you
Should I just ride in and steal you away
I don’t know what else to do
I’ve got a desperado love for you
Its so wrong to take what isn’t mine
And head out for the border
But I can’t look at you and have
Respect for law and order
So hold on I’m gonna shoot for the heart
Like desperados do
I’ve got a desperado love for you
I’ve got a desperado love for you
The Brandos's song "Desperado Love" is a passionate and conflicted love story about a man who has fallen deeply in love with a woman who is already committed to another man. The first stanza depicts the man's internal struggle as he contemplates whether he should act on his feelings and "steal her away." He acknowledges that his love for her is desperate, even using the term "desperado love," which implies that his love for her is dangerous and desperate, like that of a desperado on the run from the law.
The second stanza lays out the reality of the situation. The man knows that the woman belongs to another man and that he risks breaking the law by pursuing her. But despite this fact, he cannot help the way he feels, and he is willing to break the law to be with her. He sees nothing wrong with this, as his love for her is all-consuming and more important than the law.
The song's chorus repeats the idea that the man's love for the woman is "desperado love," and that he will do whatever it takes to be with her, even if it means breaking the law. The final stanza continues to explore the man's internal struggle between his love for the woman and his respect for the law. He knows that it's wrong to take what isn't his and run off to the border with her, but he is unable to control his feelings and his desire to be with her.
Overall, "Desperado Love" is a conflicted and emotional song that delves into the complexities of love and morality. It shows how love can make us do things that we wouldn't normally do and how it can override our sense of right and wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Should I just ride in and steal you away
I am considering taking desperate measures to win your love.
I don’t know what else to do
I am at a loss on how to win your love.
I’ve got a desperado love for you
My love for you is intense and reckless.
I know you belong to another man
I am aware that you are already in a committed relationship.
The first time we met I knew
I fell in love with you at first sight.
I’d have a desperado love for you
I knew from the start that my love for you would be passionate and risky.
I know that it breaks every law
I am fully aware that my feelings for you go against society's norms and values.
To feel the way I’m feelin’
I cannot help the way I feel about you.
But I want your love so desperately
My desire for your love is so strong that I am willing to take risks.
I don’t see the wrong in stealin’
I am willing to break the law to win your heart.
Its so wrong to take what isn’t mine
I recognize that it is immoral to take someone who belongs to someone else.
And head out for the border
I am ready to run away with you to escape the repercussions of our actions.
But I can’t look at you and have
My love for you blinds me to the rules of society.
Respect for law and order
I am willing to disobey the law for the sake of love.
So hold on I’m gonna shoot for the heart
I will take drastic actions to win your love, no matter the consequences.
Like desperados do
My actions will be similar to those of reckless outlaws.
I’ve got a desperado love for you
My love for you is intense, passionate and dangerous.
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.