Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: The Eagles

Take It to the Limit

The Eagles

Eagles’ “Take It to the Limit” Lyrics Meaning

“Take It to the Limit” is a track which some may interpret as a love song. That is it can be deduced, specifically based on certain lyrics at the beginning, that the singer is addressing a...

One of These Nights

The Eagles

“One of These Nights” by Eagles

“One of These Nights” plays out with the narrator addressing a romantic interest. And it appears as if he is very much attracted to her, indeed having “been searching” for a woman like her for...

Desperado

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Eagles’ “Desperado” Lyrics Meaning

Within the general context of this song and indeed popular American culture, a desperado is someone tantamount to lone, rugged cowboy. And the way the titular character is being presented specifically on this track is as someone...

On the Border

The Eagles

Eagles’ “On the Border” Lyrics Meaning

The title of this song (“On the Border”) is where its narrator(s) is situated.  However, it is not a physical location. Rather it is a symbolic one, and one way of looking at it is...

Witchy Woman

The Eagles

“Witchy Woman” by Eagles

The lady at the center of The Eagles’ “Witchy Woman” is in fact presented as having some characteristics popularly associated with witches. For example, she’s able the ‘fly high’, with the insinuation being that she...

James Dean

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Eagles’ “James Dean” Lyrics Meaning

James Dean (1931-1955) was an American actor who died at the age of 24.  Due to his screen persona, even a good half a century after his passing he is still seen as an...

Hotel California

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Eagles’ “Hotel California” Lyrics Meaning

“Hotel California” is the title of one of the most famous songs by the American band, Eagles. According to the Eagles, this iconic song of theirs has various interpretations. The “California” referred to on...