Desperado
Tori Amos · Other Songs - Tori Amos
you 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 somehow
don'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 get
desperado, oh, you ain't gettin' no youger
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 alone
don'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 loosin' 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, before it's too late
Desperado - Tori Amos
Tori Amos's 'Desperado' stands as a defining track from her early career, embodying the raw emotional intensity and theatrical flair that characterized her debut era. The song features a distinctive, haunting vocal performance layered over a driving, rhythmic arrangement that blends folk sensibilities with rock energy. Released during a period where Amos was establishing her unique voice in the alternative music landscape, the recording captures her ability to convey complex narratives through melody and tone. The track remains a staple of her discography, frequently cited by fans and critics alike for its evocative atmosphere and the way it showcases her signature blend of vulnerability and power. It serves as a testament to her early artistic development and continues to resonate within her broader body of work.