Tequila Sunrise
The Eagles (The Very Best Of ~) Lyrics


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It's another tequila sunrise
Starin' slowly 'cross the sky said goodbye
He was just a hired hand
Workin' on the dreams he planned to try
The days go by

Ev'ry night when the sun goes down
Just another lonely boy in town
And she's out runnin' 'round

She wasn't just another woman
And I couldn't keep from comin' on
It's been so long
Oh and it's a hollow feelin' when
It comes down to dealin' friends
It never ends

Take another shot of courage
Wonder why the right words never come
You just get numb
It's another tequila sunrise,this old world




Still looks the same,
Another frame, mmm

Overall Meaning

The Eagles' "Tequila Sunrise" is a song about love, loss, and the inevitably cyclical nature of life. The song sets off with a plaintive vocal from Glenn Frey. As the tequila sunrise comes up, Glenn looks across the horizon and says goodbye to someone who was "just a hired hand" and was working on their dreams. A bittersweet feeling pervades the atmosphere, with a sense of hollow melancholy that reflects the transient nature of life. The days go by, and every night, Glenn finds himself alone while his love interest is out running around. It's clear that their relationship is coming to an end, and he can't do much to keep her around.


As the song progresses, the singer takes another shot of courage and wonders why the right words never seem to come to him. He feels numb, and the world seems to be repeating itself over and over again. The tequila sunrise comes up once more, and everything seems the same, but he knows that things have changed. He is left with a sense of longing for what could have been and regret for what was lost.


Overall, "Tequila Sunrise" is a powerful and moving song that poignantly captures the fragility of life and the difficulties of relationships. It is a reminder that nothing lasts forever, and that change is an inevitable part of life.




Line by Line Meaning

It's another tequila sunrise
The singer is experiencing another day starting with tequila as their sunrise.


Starin' slowly 'cross the sky said goodbye
The sunrise is slowly moving across the sky, signaling the end of the night or a goodbye of some sort.


He was just a hired hand
The person being referred to was just someone who was employed to do a specific job.


Workin' on the dreams he planned to try
Even though the hired hand was employed, they still had dreams they wanted to pursue.


The days go by
Time continues to pass by, with each day bringing something new.


Ev'ry night when the sun goes down
Every night when the sun sets and darkness falls.


Just another lonely boy in town
The singer is calling attention to the fact that they are alone in a town full of people.


And she's out runnin' 'round
The woman in question is doing something outside of the relationship or potentially being unfaithful.


She wasn't just another woman
The woman that the artist is referring to is special and unlike any other woman they have encountered.


And I couldn't keep from comin' on
The artist could not resist making a move or expressing attraction to the woman in question.


It's been so long
It has been a long time since the singer has felt a connection with someone like they do with this woman.


Oh and it's a hollow feelin' when
A sense of emptiness occurs when...


It comes down to dealin' friends
...dealing with friends and potentially having to navigate their opinions or reactions to the situation.


It never ends
These types of situations where romantic feelings are intertwined with friendships never truly end or are easy to resolve.


Take another shot of courage
The singer needs to drink more to bolster their self-confidence in the situation.


Wonder why the right words never come
Despite consuming alcohol, the artist still cannot find the right words to express themselves effectively.


You just get numb
Instead of feeling more confident, the artist is becoming numb to their emotions or the situation.


It's another tequila sunrise, this old world
The singer is saying that despite the internal drama, the world outside is going on as usual.


Still looks the same
The world outside of the singer's internal struggles has not changed, still looking the same as before.


Another frame, mmm
The artist is comparing life to a film or movie, with each day being a new frame or scene.




Lyrics © Cass County Music / Wisteria Music / Privet Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Red Cloud Music
Written by: GLENN FREY, DON HENLEY

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@richbuang2

It's another tequila sunrise
Starin' slowly 'cross the sky
Said goodbye
He was just a hired hand
Workin' on the dreams he planned to try
The days go by
Every night when the sun goes down
Just another lonely boy in town
And she's out runnin' 'round
She wasn't just another woman
And I couldn't keep from comin' on
It's been so long
Oh, and it's a hollow feelin'
When it comes down to dealin' friends
It never ends
Take another shot of courage
Wonder why the right words never come
You just get numb
It's another tequila sunrise
This old world still looks the same
Another frame



@anonymouscowherder6551

Came here to say this....

Don, Timothy, and Joe,

If YOU are responsible for issuing copyright strikes against those that are reacting to your past music and are spreading it to younger generation, then I have lost any and all respect for you.

If it is a record label that is issuing these strikes, and you have done nothing to stop this from happening, then I have lost all respect for you.

If ....

Wait, there are no other "ifs".

I have lost all (well, what little I had for you in your case, Don) respect.

I know you're going to ask, "Who the hell is this guy?"

Well, I WAS a fan, but not any more.



All comments from YouTube:

@donnaeast4845

One of the greatest groups to ever sing a song. I'm 73 now and how I miss the 70's.

@mikezimmerman2786

Love the brass horns additions to the song. RIP Glen

@paulinechapman5669

Right. There with you..forever young..🇨🇦

@patriciawatson6172

Me to I miss the peace ✌️ 😪

@mikezimmerman2786

I had this concert recorded on my hopper but I moved and lost it

@YouTuber1g

what I would give to be born back then! My pops was born 1954 and mom 1956, so I love all of these classic rock groups. Born 1992 myself

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@jackspry9736

RIP the two members of The Eagles
Randy Meisner (March 8, 1946 – July 26, 2023), aged 77
Glenn Frey (November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016), aged 67
You will be remembered as legends.

@LisaSmith-th1bh

RlP the two members of the Eagles Randy Meissner March 8 1946 July 26 2023 Aged 77 Glenn Frey November 6 1448 January 18 2016 You Will be remembered as legends

@maryannmurphy9708

They are more like gods..

@Chris_de_S

R I P

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