About the song
The Eagles, a legendary American rock band, released “Desperado” as a timeless anthem of loneliness and the search for meaning in life. This introspective and haunting song, released in 1973, became a hit single and a defining track for the band’s iconic sound.
With their distinctive harmonies and melancholic melody, The Eagles explore the themes of isolation, regret, and the pursuit of happiness. Through introspective lyrics and the band’s emotive delivery, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses?” immediately establish the song’s subject and set a reflective tone. The lyrics continue to explore the protagonist’s feelings of loneliness and isolation, as well as his longing for a more meaningful life. The song’s refrain, “Desperado, please, don’t you cry,” conveys a sense of empathy and compassion.
Throughout the song, The Eagles’ harmonies and melancholic melody create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The band’s ability to evoke a sense of longing and introspection makes this song a timeless classic.
“Desperado” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s introspective lyrics and haunting melody continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses?
You’ve 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 somehowDon’t you draw the queen of diamonds, boy
She’ll beat you if she’s able
You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet
Now it seems to me, some fine things
Have been laid upon your table
But you only want the ones that you can’t getDesperado, oh, you ain’t gettin’ no younger
Your pain and your hunger, they’re drivin’ you home
And freedom, oh freedom well, that’s just some people talkin’
Your prison is walking through this world all aloneDon’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 losin’ all your highs and lows
Ain’t it funny how the feeling goes away?Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses?
Come down from your fences, open the gate
It may be rainin’, but there’s a rainbow above you
You better let somebody love you
(Let somebody love you)
You better let somebody love you before it’s too late