Desperado
Westlife · Face To Face [2005]
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' 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, Let somebody love you
Oh you better let somebody love you, before it's too late
Desperado
Westlife's 'Desperado' stands as a defining track from their 2005 album Face To Face, showcasing the group's enduring mastery of the pop ballad. During this era, the Irish quintet continued to refine their signature sound, blending emotive vocal harmonies with polished production to create anthems of love and longing. The recording captures the band at a mature stage in their career, delivering a performance that resonates with the emotional depth characteristic of their most celebrated work. As part of a discography filled with chart-topping singles, this song reinforces Westlife's status as one of the most influential acts in modern pop music. The track remains a staple in their live sets, connecting with audiences through its timeless melody and heartfelt delivery without relying on novelty or trend-chasing.