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Crossroads
Gurf Morlix Lyrics


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I was rolling, I was flying high
Cards were falling, from out of the sky
I was way up, on top of the game
I could see like an eagle, hold my hand in the flame

I knew I had it, the moment was mine
It was all so clear, so frozen in time
(I was) about to lay it down, (I was) about to let it fly
But from across the room, somebody caught my eye




CHORUS:
Now you can find a crossroads, make you a deal
Take a chance, spin the wheel
Strike a bargain, for what you think you need
But you’re gonna get cut and you’re gonna bleed

I got a little nervous, I hedged my bet
I started thinking about things that hadn’t happened yet
I saw the instant, I lost my edge
Trying to balance, out on the edge

CHORUS...
SOLO...

He slid on in, he slipped me a name
It didn’t mean nothing but I knew just the same
He had what I wanted, he made it sound right
(He) said I knew where to meet him, just before midnight

CHORUS...

Now I know some people, who sold their souls to the devil
And they don’t sound nothing, like Robert Johnson!

Overall Meaning

The song "Crossroads" by Gurf Morlix tells the story of a person who was on a roll in life. They were at the top of their game and felt like they could do anything. However, in a pivotal moment, someone catches their eye from across the room, and their confidence wavers. They start to doubt themselves and begin to hedge their bets. The chorus talks about the idea of making a deal at the crossroads, which is a reference to the legend of blues musician Robert Johnson, who was said to have sold his soul to the devil for his musical talent. The singer of the song is warned that making this type of deal may lead to a high cost, including getting cut and bleeding.


The song has a deeper meaning beyond just making deals at the crossroads. It's about the inner turmoil that comes with making important decisions or taking risks in life. The singer is struggling to find balance on the edge and is ultimately warned of the consequences that come with making deals with the devil.


Overall, "Crossroads" is a cautionary tale about temptation and the cost of taking risks. It encourages listeners to think before they act and to weigh the potential consequences of their decisions.


Line by Line Meaning

I was rolling, I was flying high
I was feeling great, unstoppable and full of confidence


Cards were falling, from out of the sky
Things were going my way, as if by luck or fate


I was way up, on top of the game
I was at the peak of my success and feeling invincible


I could see like an eagle, hold my hand in the flame
I had a clear view of everything and was fearless in my pursuits


I knew I had it, the moment was mine
I was certain of my success, and the moment felt like it belonged to me


It was all so clear, so frozen in time
The situation was crystal clear and felt like it was suspended in time


I was about to lay it down, I was about to let it fly
I was ready to take action and make my move


But from across the room, somebody caught my eye
Someone or something caught my attention and distracted me from my focus


Now you can find a crossroads, make you a deal
A crossroads represents a pivotal, life-changing decision or moment where you can make a deal or bargain


Take a chance, spin the wheel
You can gamble or take a risk to try and get what you want


Strike a bargain, for what you think you need
You can make a deal to get what you want or what you think you need


But you’re gonna get cut and you’re gonna bleed
There will be consequences to your actions or decisions, and you will suffer because of them


I got a little nervous, I hedged my bet
I started to feel uncertain and played it safe by being cautious


I started thinking about things that hadn’t happened yet
I began to worry about the future and potential outcomes


I saw the instant, I lost my edge
I realized that I had lost my advantage or confidence


Trying to balance, out on the edge
I was trying to maintain my balance and composure despite feeling uncertain


He slid on in, he slipped me a name
Someone approached me and gave me a name or option to consider


It didn’t mean nothing but I knew just the same
The name or option didn't have any obvious significance, but I still understood it


He had what I wanted, he made it sound right
This person had something I desired, and they made it sound appealing


He said I knew where to meet him, just before midnight
He gave me a time and place to meet him to discuss the offer


Now I know some people, who sold their souls to the devil
Some people have made selfish or corrupt decisions in exchange for personal gain or success


And they don’t sound nothing, like Robert Johnson!
Despite these people trying to imitate Robert Johnson (a famous blues musician who is rumored to have made a deal with the devil), they don't come close in terms of talent or authenticity




Writer(s): Gurf Morlix Copyright: Crankbait

Contributed by Micah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

Kim Dennis


on 50 Years

I went to school with and was a drummer in his first garage bands with Gurf. I recognized most of the people he mentioned and can attest to his overwhelming love of music and verse even in the very early days. I really know how he feels about the speed of time but he again puts it so eloquently in fifty years. In my mind i'm still sixteen playing behind a guy that I knew was a genius totally dedicated to his craft and a careful observer of the human experience. Maybe I' not a kid anymore but I thank him for the memories and his songs!

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