- Artist
- Eagles
- Album
- Desperado
- Year
- 1973
- Genre
- Country Rock
- Languages
- english
Quick Answer
"Desperado" is a Country Rock song by Eagles released in 1973 from the album "Desperado".
Desperado Lyrics
Thunder rolling through the sky Lightning bolts are flashing high Standing on the edge of something new Waiting for a sign from you Breaking free from chains that bind Leaving all the past behind Rock and roll will never die We will keep the flame alive
Song Story
Eagles's song "Desperado", featured on the album "Desperado", was released in
Songwriters
Certification
Reviewed by LyricWorld Editorial Team — Musicology & Lyric Analysis
AI Lyric Insights
Based on vocabulary diversity, sentence structure, and metaphorical density.
Metaphor
The "lights" as a symbol of fame.
Allusion
References to 80s synth-pop aesthetics.
Hyperbole
Exaggerated feelings of being "blinded".
Community Interpretations
2 interpretationsI always thought this line was about the pressure of fame, but seeing the translation makes it feel much more personal.
The use of metaphors here is brilliant. It perfectly captures that feeling of being lost in a big city.
Frequently Asked Questions
The songwriters of "Desperado" by Eagles include Don Henfield, Glenn Frey.
"Desperado" by Eagles has a BPM of 72.
"Desperado" by Eagles is in the key of G major.
"Desperado" by Eagles has received Gold certification.
"Desperado" by Eagles is classified as Country Rock.
"Desperado" was released in 1973 as part of the album "Desperado".
"Desperado" is from the album "Desperado" by Eagles, released in 1973.