American

Guilty of The Crime by The Eagles is essentially a powerful declaration of love and a plea for a fresh start from someone who has undergone a significant personal transformation. At its core, the song is about presenting a “brand new me” to a cherished loved one, possibly after a period of separation, personal failing, … Read more

The Eagles’s What Do I Do With My Heart captures the agonizing moments leading up to an unwanted breakup, exploring the internal turmoil of someone facing the imminent loss of a cherished love. At its core, the track is about the overwhelming and disorienting question of how to cope with enduring love and profound emotional … Read more

Busy Being Fabulous by The Eagles tells a story of quiet disillusionment from the perspective of someone whose partner has become completely absorbed in a glamorous, fast-paced, and superficial lifestyle. At its heart, the track is a lament for a relationship and deeper family connections that have been neglected because the other person is “too … Read more

No More Walks in the Wood by The Eagles, which opens Eagles’ album Long Road Out of Eden, serves as a quiet yet deeply affecting meditation on loss, memory, and the irreversible passage of time. At its core, the piece intertwines the literal destruction of a cherished natural landscape – a wood where trees once … Read more

How Long by The Eagles, delves into themes of weary resignation, the observation of prolonged sorrow in another, and a shared sense of being trapped by difficult circumstances. At its heart, the track poses a central, repeated question – “How long?” – directed at a weeping woman, questioning the duration of her grief. However, this … Read more

Hotel California by the Eagles tells the captivating story of a weary traveler who stumbles upon a seemingly inviting and luxurious establishment, only to gradually discover that it’s a place from which there is no true escape. At its heart, the track is a powerful and widely interpreted allegory. Many listeners and critics see it … Read more