Desperado
The Desperados Lyrics
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and nowhere to hide
sing the song
you better keep inside
on holy ground
like a deadly punch
desperados in town
nowhere to run
and nowhere to hide
don't try to be strong
don't even try to fight
for when we'll be gone
you might still be around
and you sing this song
'cause desperados in town
showdown has come
with deadly sound
it's a quick draw game
desperados in town
nowhere to run
and nowhere to hide...
The lyrics to "Desperado" by The Desperados speaks to the feeling of being trapped and helpless. The opening lyric "nowhere to run and nowhere to hide" implies that the situation is dire and there's no escape. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song adds to the sense of entrapment. The chorus warns the listeners to "keep inside" and not try to fight because the desperados are armed and dangerous. The line "loaded guns on holy ground" creates a contrast between violence and religion, suggesting that even sacred spaces are not safe from danger. The theme of death runs prominently through the song. The line "you might still be around" suggests that many people may not survive this encounter.
The song's overall tone is one of menace and foreboding. The Desperados are portrayed as a powerful and unstoppable force, and the showdown is inevitable. The phrase "quick draw game" in the second verse suggests that the situation is almost like a game or a duel. The lyrics also connect the desperados to the American West, where gunfights and showdowns were a common occurrence during the frontier era. Overall, "Desperado" uses its lyrics to paint a vivid picture of danger and desperation in the face of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
nowhere to run
There is no physical space to escape danger.
and nowhere to hide
There is no place to conceal oneself from harm.
sing the song
Express your feelings through song.
you better keep inside
It's not a good idea to express negative feelings outwardly.
with loaded guns
Armed and ready for battle.
on holy ground
An area of land considered to be sacred.
like a deadly punch
An attack that is both sudden and lethal.
desperados in town
Dangerous and ruthless individuals are present in the area.
don't try to be strong
It's better to be passive than to resist violently in this situation.
don't even try to fight
It won't lead to any positive outcome for you.
for when we'll be gone
Once the danger is gone, you'll still be alive to suffer the consequences.
you might still be around
You'll still have to deal with the aftermath of the violent confrontation.
and you sing this song
You'll remember this event and your emotions will be heard through your singing.
'cause desperados in town
The cause of the events leading to this situation is the presence of danger outside.
showdown has come
The moment when a confrontation is unavoidable has arrived.
with deadly sound
The sounds of the confrontation will be lethal.
it's a quick draw game
The winner of the confrontation will be the one who shoots first.
nowhere to run
There is no physical space to escape danger.
and nowhere to hide
There is no place to conceal oneself from harm.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER KRAFT
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