The Last Resort
Eagles
Eagles
EAGLES
- The Last Resort LyricsShe came from Providence,
the one in Rhode Island
Where the old world shadows hang
heavy in the air
She packed her hopes and dreams
like a refugee
Just as her father came across the sea
She heard about a place people were smilin'
They spoke about the red man's way,
and how they loved the land
And they came from everywhere
to the Great Divide
Seeking a place to stand
or a place to hide
Down in the crowded bars,
out for a good time,
Can't wait to tell them all,
what it's like up there
And they called it paradise
I don't know why
Somebody laid the mountains low
while the town got high
Then the chilly winds blew down
Across the desert
through the canyons of the coast, to
the Malibu
Where the pretty people play,
hungry for power
to light their neon way
and give them things to do
Some rich men came and raped the land,
Nobody caught 'em
Put up a bunch of ugly boxes, and Jesus,
people bought 'em
And they called it paradise
The place to be
They watched the hazy sun, sinking in the sea
You can leave it all behind
and sail to Lahaina
just like the missionaries did, so many years ago
They even brought a neon sign: "Jesus is coming"
Brought the white man's burden down
Brought the white man's reign
Who will provide the grand design?
What is yours and what is mine?
'Cause there is no more new frontier
We have got to make it here
We satisfy our endless needs and
justify our bloody deeds,
in the name of destiny and the name
of God
And you can see them there,
On Sunday morning
They stand up and sing about
what it's like up there
They call it paradise
I don't know why
You call someplace paradise,
kiss it goodbye
the one in Rhode Island
Where the old world shadows hang
heavy in the air
She packed her hopes and dreams
like a refugee
Just as her father came across the sea
She heard about a place people were smilin'
They spoke about the red man's way,
and how they loved the land
And they came from everywhere
to the Great Divide
Seeking a place to stand
or a place to hide
Down in the crowded bars,
out for a good time,
Can't wait to tell them all,
what it's like up there
And they called it paradise
I don't know why
Somebody laid the mountains low
while the town got high
Then the chilly winds blew down
Across the desert
through the canyons of the coast, to
the Malibu
Where the pretty people play,
hungry for power
to light their neon way
and give them things to do
Some rich men came and raped the land,
Put up a bunch of ugly boxes, and Jesus,
people bought 'em
And they called it paradise
The place to be
They watched the hazy sun, sinking in the sea
You can leave it all behind
and sail to Lahaina
just like the missionaries did, so many years ago
They even brought a neon sign: "Jesus is coming"
Brought the white man's burden down
Brought the white man's reign
Who will provide the grand design?
What is yours and what is mine?
'Cause there is no more new frontier
We have got to make it here
We satisfy our endless needs and
justify our bloody deeds,
in the name of destiny and the name
of God
And you can see them there,
On Sunday morning
They stand up and sing about
what it's like up there
They call it paradise
I don't know why
You call someplace paradise,
kiss it goodbye
Facts about The Last Resort
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The Last Resort is written by Glenn Lewis Frey, Donald Hugh Henley.
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It is first released on December 08, 1976 as part of Eagles's album "Hotel California" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Eagles' song 'The Last Resort' is a meditation on the destructive power of human civilization and the extinction of the indigenous cultures. It depicts that the quest for material wealth and power has resulted in environments that were once pristine and beautiful, represented by the conversion of a paradise into an environment that is commercialized and exploited. The words express doubt in the concept of progress and emphasize the repercussions of greed and exploitation in the name of progress and divine destiny. 'The Last Resort' lyrics primarily highlight the aspects of social commentary, reflection, despair, angst, and nostalgia. Nevertheless, the song also conveys the message of disillusionment with paradise, cultural criticism, and identity quest. The lyrics talk about mature themes on colonization, exploitation, and societal issues that might be inappropriate for children under 13. The phrases 'raped the land' and 'bloody deeds' imply a certain degree of violence and adult topics which would make a PG-13 rating appropriate.
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The Last Resort falls under the genre Rock.
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The Last Resort song length is 7 minutes and 28 seconds.
Who wrote The Last Resort lyrics?
The Last Resort is written by Glenn Lewis Frey, Donald Hugh Henley.
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When was The Last Resort released?
It is first released on December 08, 1976 as part of Eagles's album "Hotel California" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind The Last Resort lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Eagles' song 'The Last Resort' is a meditation on the destructive power of human civilization and the extinction of the indigenous cultures. It depicts that the quest for material wealth and power has resulted in environments that were once pristine and beautiful, represented by the conversion of a paradise into an environment that is commercialized and exploited. The words express doubt in the concept of progress and emphasize the repercussions of greed and exploitation in the name of progress and divine destiny. 'The Last Resort' lyrics primarily highlight the aspects of social commentary, reflection, despair, angst, and nostalgia. Nevertheless, the song also conveys the message of disillusionment with paradise, cultural criticism, and identity quest. The lyrics talk about mature themes on colonization, exploitation, and societal issues that might be inappropriate for children under 13. The phrases 'raped the land' and 'bloody deeds' imply a certain degree of violence and adult topics which would make a PG-13 rating appropriate.
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Which genre is The Last Resort?
The Last Resort falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song The Last Resort?
The Last Resort song length is 7 minutes and 28 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Glenn Lewis Frey, Donald Hugh Henley
Record Label(s): 1976 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc for the world outside of the United States
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Prophetic lyrics about the way we treat our world. A melody and lyrics to die for. My all time favourite.