The Sunset
Embracing Redemption: A Desperado's Love Oath
Lyrics
I’ve been a desperado a little too long
The singer has been living recklessly or without a clear direction for quite a while.
And I’ve lived every line in an old drinkin’ song
He has experienced and gone through situations akin to those described in typical songs about drinking and a wild lifestyle.
I swore settlin’ down somethin I’d never do until you and that’s the truth
He had a personal rule not to settle down until meeting someone special, which changed upon meeting the person he's addressing.
Yeah I’ve woke up in places I never shoulda been
He's found himself in unfamiliar or potentially dangerous places after nights out.
Put miles on these boots til my soul’s paper thin
The singer has traveled extensively, possibly in search of something, and feels emotionally worn out.
And Lord knows I’ve broken an ol barstool promise or two but I swear to you
Despite making promises to change, he's broken them in the past but is now making a sincere commitment.
If you’ll be the heaven sent angel full of nothin’ but grace
He sees the person he's addressing as an angelic figure, full of grace.
Oh I’ll be the sinner, that you were sent here to save
He's willing to take on the role of a "sinner" if it means being with this person.
And If love is a gamble, the only bet that I’d make
Love is uncertain, but he's confident that betting on this person is worth it.
Is girl you’re as good as it gets
He believes the person he's addressing is exceptional.
So I’ll be the cowboy, saddle up and head west
He's ready to embark on a journey, comparing himself to a cowboy heading west.
If you’ll be the sunset
He wants the person to be like the beautiful ending of his day, symbolizing a peaceful and fulfilling conclusion.
That mighta came out just a little John Wayne
He acknowledges that his words might sound somewhat like a confident, old-fashioned cowboy figure (like John Wayne).
Like I might steal your heart, like ol Jesse James
He might appear to have a charming yet risky side, similar to the notorious outlaw Jesse James, but he's expressing that this relationship is different.
But this ain’t no love em and leave on-an old midnight train, kinda thing
He assures the person that he's not looking for a fleeting romance or a quick exit.
So If you’ll be the heaven sent angel, full of nothin’ but grace
Reiteration of the comparison between the person and an angel of grace.
Oh I’ll be the sinner, that you were sent here to save
Reaffirmation of his willingness to take on the role of a "sinner" for her.
And If love is a gamble, the only bet that I’d make
He reiterates his confidence in choosing her despite the uncertainties of love.
Is girl you’re as good as it gets
He emphasizes how much he values and esteems the person he's addressing.
So I’ll be the cowboy, saddle up and head west
Reaffirmation of his readiness to start anew and journey with her.
If you’ll be the sunset
He wants her to be the beautiful, calming conclusion to his day, much like a sunset.
So If you’ll be the heaven sent angel, full of nothin’ but grace
Reiteration of the angelic comparison, emphasizing her grace.
Girl, I’ll be the sinner, that you were sent here to save
Reaffirmation of his willingness to take on the role of a "sinner" for her salvation.
And If love is a gamble, the only bet that I’d make
Reiteration of his confidence in choosing her despite the uncertainties of love.
Is girl you’re as good as it gets
He reemphasizes how much he values and esteems the person he's addressing.
So if you’ll be the fire in my heart, like the one in the sky
He wants her to be the passionate fire in his heart, paralleling the fiery beauty of the sky at sunset.
Yeah I’ll hang this hat on the same hook every night
He's ready to commit and make a routine of being with her, akin to hanging his hat at the same spot every night.
You’ll be the song in my head, the beat in my chest
She will be the constant presence in his thoughts and the rhythm of his life.
And I’ll try to rope you the moon
He'll try to achieve something remarkable, akin to roping the moon, to show his dedication to her.
Yeah I’ll be the cowboy, saddle up and head west
Reiteration of his readiness to embark on a new journey with her.
If you’ll be the sunset
Reiteration of wanting her to be the peaceful and beautiful conclusion to his day.
If you’ll be the sunset
Repetition emphasizing the desire for her to be the calming and satisfying end to his experiences, much like a sunset.
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