Crossroads
♪♫The Offspring♫♪ Lyrics

Time has washed away
The passing of time has eroded past memories

And now I may wonder
The past is now full of uncertainty and questioning

How did it all slip by
The speed of time and events has made it difficult to keep up

Cause I always thought
Past expectations were much different than reality

We had forever
The future was once seen as endless opportunities

Future calls to me
The potential and possibilities of the future are beckoning

To take me away from things
New opportunities may require leaving behind current connections and emotions

I don't want to leave behind
Attachments to the past are still strong

Like I'm slipping away
The future is pulling away from the past, creating a sense of loss

I can't hold on
The past cannot be held onto forever

Find that path alone
The journey must be taken solely by oneself

Crossroads lead me away
Choices must be made that may take the journey in unexpected directions

But that's not what worries me
The true concern is what opportunities may be lost in the process

I just want to know what's home
A sense of belonging and familiarity is sought after amidst the uncertainty

Through it all
Despite everything that has occurred

My mind still wanders
Thoughts still drift towards past connections

To the one who touched my soul
There was one person that affected the artist deeply

Though her road leads away
This person has moved on to a different path

She's still my
Despite the physical distance, the connection remains

True love
This person was more than just a casual acquaintance

I could believe
The hope remains for the possibility of a future re-connection

Will is not enough when all those
One's intent and hope can only go so far when obstacles arise

Lost days stand in the way
Past regrets and missed opportunities may impede future plans

But she was
This person was once everything the artist wanted

My hopes and dreams my
This person was a vital component of the singer's aspirations

Whole world
The connection was all-encompassing

I still want to know
Curiosity and uncertainty still exist

Who can see for me
Assistance and guidance are necessary

Crossroads tell me
The events and decisions that led to the current state must be understood for direction to be found

Now you'll have to trade
Certain aspects of the past must be left behind in order to move forward

Your past away
The past must be detached from for progression

And find another day
A new path and new opportunities must be sought after

So is change a friend or an enemy
Change is a double-edged sword that can provide both benefits and consequences

Through what comes to pass
Despite what may occur

I'll find my way
The person will eventually create a new path for themselves

I've seen it all before
The person has gained experience from past events

But is the best you can be
Is reaching one's full potential truly the best option?

The best thing to be
Is there a more fulfilling and meaningful path that can be taken?

Some people say
There are opposing opinions on this topic

You're just wasting time
Some believe that pursuing something other than one's full potential is a waste

But that's not what worries me
The artist is more concerned with finding a sense of belonging and purpose

I just want to know what's home
A greater priority is the establishment of a comfortable, familiar environment