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Don Henley Says Nobody Understands the Lyrics to This Eagles Song: “They’re Always Wrong”
Don Henley says listeners and lyric websites often misinterpret “egg and dart”, a phrase in the Eagles’ song “Waiting in the Weeds”. He explained that the architectural ornament represents life and death, fitting the song’s themes.
Released on the Eagles’ 2007 album *Long Road Out of Eden*, the Don Henley and Steuart Smith song became a fan favourite and won a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals. Henley called it one of his favourite songs he had written and said it is not played on the radio.
In short
- Henley says “egg and dart” means life and death.
- The phrase refers to a decorative architectural moulding.
- “Waiting in the Weeds” won a Grammy in 2007.
Explained simply
The Eagles are an American rock band formed in the early 1970s, known for songs including “Hotel California” and “Take It Easy”. Don Henley is a founding member, singer and songwriter; he wrote “Waiting in the Weeds” with Steuart Smith.
The song appeared on the band’s 2007 album Long Road Out of Eden. Its lyrics use “egg and dart”, the name of a decorative pattern found in classical architecture, with egg-shaped forms alternating with pointed shapes. The reference draws on ideas of life and death, which connect with the song’s reflections on time and change.