About the song:
“Desperado Love” is a country song that tells the story of a man who is in love with a woman who is already married. The song is a classic tale of unrequited love, and it has been praised for its beautiful melody and its heartbreaking lyrics.
The song begins with Twitty singing about how he first met the woman he loves. He describes her as being beautiful and kind, and he says that he was immediately smitten with her. However, he soon realizes that she is already married, and he knows that his love for her can never be.
The song’s chorus is a simple but powerful statement of the man’s love for the woman: “Desperado love, I’m a victim of desperado love. I’m in love with a woman who’s in love with another man.” This line perfectly captures the pain and frustration of unrequited love.
The rest of the song tells the story of the man’s struggle to come to terms with his unrequited love. He knows that he can never have the woman he loves, but he cannot help but dream of her. The song ends with the man still in love with the woman, but he has finally accepted that she can never be his.
“Desperado Love” is a beautiful and heartbreaking song about the pain of unrequited love. It is a classic country song that has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson.
Critical Reception:
- “Desperado Love” was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song was praised for its beautiful melody and its heartbreaking lyrics.
Commercial Success:
- “Desperado Love” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1976.
Legacy:
- “Desperado Love” is a classic country song that has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson.
- The song is considered to be one of the greatest country songs of all time.
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Lyrics:
Should I just ride in and steal you away
Don’t know what else to do
I’ve got a desperado, love for you
You say you belong to another man
The first time we met I knew
That I have a desperado, love for you.I know that it breaks every law
To feel the way I’m feelin’
But I want your love so desperately
I don’t see the wrong in stealin’
So hold on I’m gonna shoot for the heart
Like desperados do
I’ve got a desperado, love for you.It’s so wrong to take what isn’t mine
And head out for the border
But I can’t look at you and have
Respect for law and order
So hold on I’m gonna’ shoot for the heart
Like desperados do
I’ve got a desperado, love for you.I’ve got a desperado, love for you…