James Dean
Eagles
Eagles
EAGLES
- James Dean LyricsJames Dean, James Dean
I know just what you mean
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look allright
If I could see it on the silver screen
You were the lowdown rebel if there ever was
Even if you had no cause
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look all right
If I could see it on the silver screen
We'll talk about a low-down bad refrigerator,
You were just too cool for school
Sock hop, soda pop, basketball and auto shop,
The only thing that got you off was breakin' all the rules
James Dean, James Dean
So hungry and so lean
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look all right
If I could see it on the silver screen
Little James Dean, up on the screen
Wond'rin' who he might be
Along came a Spyder and picked up a rider
And took him down the road to eternity
James Dean, James Dean, you bought it sight unseen
You were too fast to live, too young to die, bye-bye
You were to fast to live, too young to die, bye-bye
Bye-bye, Bye-bye, Bye-bye, Bye, bye
I know just what you mean
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look allright
If I could see it on the silver screen
You were the lowdown rebel if there ever was
Even if you had no cause
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look all right
If I could see it on the silver screen
We'll talk about a low-down bad refrigerator,
You were just too cool for school
Sock hop, soda pop, basketball and auto shop,
The only thing that got you off was breakin' all the rules
So hungry and so lean
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look all right
If I could see it on the silver screen
Little James Dean, up on the screen
Wond'rin' who he might be
Along came a Spyder and picked up a rider
And took him down the road to eternity
James Dean, James Dean, you bought it sight unseen
You were too fast to live, too young to die, bye-bye
You were to fast to live, too young to die, bye-bye
Bye-bye, Bye-bye, Bye-bye, Bye, bye
Facts about James Dean
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James Dean is written by Jackson Browne, John Souther, Glenn Frey, Donald Henley.
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It is first released on March 22, 1974 as part of Eagles's album "On the Border" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, the Eagles’ track 'James Dean' is an homage to the legend of James Dean, who is depicted as a loose character full of vigor and ultimately dying young. The lines draw on James Dean as a symbol for a life lived too fast, intense to last, and hanging at the edge, thus, making the call of youth, rebellion and the impermanent nature of life. James dean lyrics mainly signal nostalgia, angst, reflection, inspiration and despair. At the same time, the song points out clearly among other oppositional themes the import of rebellion and youth, nostalgia and longing, and mortality and legacy. The lyrics do not hint at any of the inappropriate themes, languages or content that might be reported as offensive by parents. They rather portray James Dean's life and character in a nostalgic and respectful manner, thus, making it suitable for all ages.
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James Dean falls under the genre Rock.
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James Dean song length is 3 minutes and 39 seconds.
Who wrote James Dean lyrics?
James Dean is written by Jackson Browne, John Souther, Glenn Frey, Donald Henley.
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When was James Dean released?
It is first released on March 22, 1974 as part of Eagles's album "On the Border" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind James Dean lyrics?
When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, the Eagles’ track 'James Dean' is an homage to the legend of James Dean, who is depicted as a loose character full of vigor and ultimately dying young. The lines draw on James Dean as a symbol for a life lived too fast, intense to last, and hanging at the edge, thus, making the call of youth, rebellion and the impermanent nature of life. James dean lyrics mainly signal nostalgia, angst, reflection, inspiration and despair. At the same time, the song points out clearly among other oppositional themes the import of rebellion and youth, nostalgia and longing, and mortality and legacy. The lyrics do not hint at any of the inappropriate themes, languages or content that might be reported as offensive by parents. They rather portray James Dean's life and character in a nostalgic and respectful manner, thus, making it suitable for all ages.
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Which genre is James Dean?
James Dean falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song James Dean?
James Dean song length is 3 minutes and 39 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jackson Browne, John Souther, Glenn Frey, Donald Henley
Record Label(s): 1985 Elektra Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States
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