Tagged: On the Border

Midnight Flyer

“Midnight Flyer” by Eagles

The way the lyrics read is as if the titular “Midnight Flyer” is actually a train.  And the singer is looking forward to boarding this vehicle in search of his destiny. That is to say...

Ol' 55

“Ol’ ‘55” by Eagles

The title (“Ol’ 55”) is apparently referring to a motor vehicle that was manufactured back in 1955. And the significance it has is as being the narrator’s first car. So basically, what he is doing...

On the Border

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...

James Dean

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...