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These are lyrics by Eagles that we think are kind of nonsensical.
Nonsensical Song Lyrics, Eagles
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Eagles', "Already Gone"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains.
And we never even know we have the key.
And we never even know we have the key.
Why They're Nonsensical:
This is a great line, and makes a lot of sense on the surface. But come on, 'so often times it happens?' Why not just say 'often.' This is a roundabout jumbled way of filling space.
Submitted by: Erick
The Eagles', "Desperado"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses?
You've been out ridin' fences.
You've been out ridin' fences.
Why They're Nonsensical:
One's senses are within oneself, not somewhere else that one can come to. And how can one ride fences? They generally don't go anywhere!
Submitted by: Doug Wells
Eagles', "Heartache Tonight"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
We can beat around the bushes
We can get down to the bone.
We can get down to the bone.
Why They're Nonsensical:
I have no idea what this means. I always thought the lyrics were 'We can meet around the bushes, We can get down to the phone', which I think actually makes more sense.
Submitted by: David Jones
Eagles', "Hotel California"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys
That she calls friends.
That she calls friends.
Why They're Nonsensical:
Males aren't usually described as pretty; they are handsome.
Submitted by: Waddle Dee
The Eagles', "Hotel California"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave
Why They're Nonsensical:
It's impossible to check out if you're not leaving. How can one check out and stay?
Submitted by: David Pratter
Eagles', "Love Will Keep Us Alive"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
When we're hungry,
Love will keep us alive.
Love will keep us alive.
Why They're Nonsensical:
OMG.... for a Grammy-nominated hit like this song, these have got to be THE LEAST sense-making lyrics ever known to man - I mean, come on: "hungry", then "keep us alive"!? Maybe "when we're hungry, love will SATISFY us" would've made more sense - but it wouldn't rhythmically fit in the meter. But there's a difference between satisfaction and survival.
Submitted by: Chowder
Eagles', "New Kid In Town"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
They will never forget you until somebody new comes along.
Why They're Nonsensical:
The word "never" doesn't work here. They're basically saying something will never happen...until it does.
Submitted by: Michael S.
Eagles', "On The Border"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
I'm tryin' to change this water to wine.
Why They're Nonsensical:
YOU can't change water to wine! Only Jesus can do that.
Submitted by: Isac
Eagles', "Witchy Woman"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
And she drove herself to madness with a silver spoon
Why They're Nonsensical:
I still have no idea what this lyric means, every time I hear it I think of the titular woman having a binge eating problem.
Submitted by: Cat
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