Discover the story of the song > Desperado – Westlife

The song is about a man who has been living a risky and independent life for a long time. He is described as being tough and having his own reasons for doing so. However, it is also pointed out that he is missing out on the good things in life because he only wants what he can't have. The song suggests that he should let someone love him before it's too late, because he is getting older and his suffering is driving him home.