Crossroads
[Dead by April] Lyrics


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There were things that I knew to say,
To hear me,
Please don't take this a wrong way,
Hey, I don't wanna make things harder, no,
I don't wanna complicate,
This is keeping me away

(Yeah)
Standing at the crossroads now,
And we can't back down,
'Cause there's nothing left worth taking there,
(Yeah)
We need to close the door
We've been in it before,
No, there's nothing left worth taking there

I hear you,
Maybe we're not in the stretch of all,
I know that,
We can be more if we let it go,
I know that,
We can be so much better, girl,
If we make the right choice now,
We don't need to look back

(Yeah)
Standing at the crossroads now,
And we can't back down,
'Cause there's nothing left worth taking there,
(Yeah)
We need to close the door,
We've been in it before,
No, there's nothing left worth taking there

'Cause you're breaking me, shaking me,
You're taking me over,
We were love strong, we shine,
We need to get sober,
We fall, we fall over

Standing at the crossroads now,
And we can't back down,
'Cause there's nothing left worth taking there,
Standing at the crossroads now,
And we can't back down,
'Cause there's nothing left worth taking there,
We need to close the door,




We've been in it before,
No, there's nothing left worth taking there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Crossroads" by Dead by April express the pain and frustration of being stuck in a relationship that has lost its spark and purpose. The singer acknowledges that they have things they could say to fix the situation, but fears that they might only make things worse. They wish for an end to the complications that are keeping them apart, and for a way to move on from the relationship. The chorus at the heart of the song is an emphatic declaration of the need to close the door on the past and move forward.


The song's title is fitting, as it refers to the idea of reaching a crucial turning point in one's life. The singer recognizes that they are at a "crossroads," a metaphorical place where they must choose a new direction rather than continuing along the road they have been on. The lyrics are full of powerful language, from "You're breaking me, shaking me" to "We need to get sober" to "We fall, we fall over." These phrases capture the tumultuous emotions of a relationship that is failing but still has a hold on the singer's heart.


Overall, "Crossroads" is a song about the struggle to let go of the past and find a way forward. It captures the pain and confusion of a failing relationship, as well as the hope for a brighter future. The lyrics are delivered with heartfelt emotion and are sure to resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the turmoil of a broken relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

There were things that I knew to say,
I had things I wanted to tell you,


To hear me,
So you would understand me


Please don't take this a wrong way,
I don't want to upset you with what I'm about to say


Hey, I don't wanna make things harder, no,
I don't want to add to our problems


I don't wanna complicate,
I want to keep things simple


This is keeping me away
Our issues are preventing me from being close to you


Standing at the crossroads now,
We are at a pivotal moment


And we can't back down,
We can't continue our old ways


'Cause there's nothing left worth taking there,
Because there is nothing to gain from staying in this situation


We need to close the door,
We need to end this chapter of our lives


We've been in it before,
We've had these problems before


No, there's nothing left worth taking there
There's nothing left to fix or salvage


I hear you,
I understand your perspective


Maybe we're not in the stretch of all,
Maybe this is not the best for us


I know that,
I realize


We can be more if we let it go,
We can have a better future if we move on


We can be so much better, girl,
Our relationship can be improved


If we make the right choice now,
If we make the tough decision to end things


We don't need to look back
We can move on without regrets


'Cause you're breaking me, shaking me,
You're causing me emotional pain and turmoil


You're taking me over,
You have a strong hold on me


We were love strong, we shine,
We used to have a strong, positive relationship


We need to get sober,
We need to face reality and move on


We fall, we fall over
Our relationship is crumbling




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@janaydaniel

My husband used to love this song… he gained his wings on May 14th 2022. I’ll see u at the crossroads baby 🕊️ 🙏

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Damn… this is so sad, I’m so sorry for your loss 😔

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I'm so sorry ❤

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Nice words ❤ GOD BLESS YOU. HAVE FAITH THAT HE IS IN THE LIGHT . IN THE ARMS OF GOD

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