Crossfire
DJ Ötzi & The Bellamy Brothers Lyrics
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When you've pushed and life won't go
Your dreams get lost and your sorrows grow
You read and try to watch TV
Take a drive out to the sea
You might break down but you can't break free
Standin' in the crossfire, hangin' from a live wire
Standin' in the crossfire, stranded on a high wire
Runnin' from a reason and lookin' for a friend
Dreams, your eyes are almost blind
They photograph your mind
And leave a trace of her love in time
And nights, you live the smokey past
Try to break the spell she cast
You start out first but you end up last
Standin' in the crossfire, hangin' from a live wire
Reachin' for a lost smile and hidin' in the wind
Standin' in the crossfire, stranded on a high wire
Runnin' from a reason and lookin' for a friend
Oh, crossfire
Ah, live wire
Standin' in the crossfire (crossfire), hangin' from a live wire
Reachin' for a lost smile and hidin' in the wind (hidin' in the wind)
Standin' in the crossfire (crossfire), stranded on a high wire (high wire)
Runnin' from a reason and lookin' for a friend
Looking for a friend
Crossfire (crossfire)
Live wire
The lyrics to DJ Ötzi & The Bellamy Brothers's song "Crossfire" are imbued with a sense of desperation and longing. The song appears to be about someone who is struggling to come to terms with the end of a relationship. They try to distract themselves by reading, watching television, and going for drives, but they are unable to escape their own thoughts and emotions. The singer is standing in the crossfire, hanging from a live wire, and reaching for a lost smile. They feel stranded on a high wire and are running from a reason, looking for a friend.
The first verse of the song talks about how some nights, sleep doesn't come easily, and when you're dealing with something difficult, it's hard to keep going. The singer's dreams are lost and their sorrows are growing, and they feel trapped. The second verse mentions the photograph of your mind and the way that memories can linger and leave a trace of love behind. The singer is living in the past, unable to let go of their old relationship, and stuck in a cycle of pain.
Overall, "Crossfire" is a song about the difficulty of moving on from a past love and the struggle to find happiness and peace in the aftermath of a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep, some nights it just don't show
Some nights it's impossible to fall asleep, no matter how hard you try.
When you've pushed and life won't go
When you're facing challenges and everything seems to be going wrong.
Your dreams get lost and your sorrows grow
You lose sight of your aspirations and become overwhelmed with sadness and regret.
You read and try to watch TV
You try to distract yourself from your problems by reading or watching TV.
Take a drive out to the sea
You venture out into nature to clear your mind and find some peace.
You might break down but you can't break free
You may have moments of breakdown, but you feel trapped and unable to escape your problems.
Standin' in the crossfire, hangin' from a live wire
Feeling caught in the middle of intense conflict, with little hope of escape.
Reachin' for a lost smile and hidin' in the wind
Struggling to find joy and happiness, while also feeling a need to hide from the world.
Stranded on a high wire, runnin' from a reason and lookin' for a friend
Feeling isolated and desperate for connection, while also avoiding confronting the issues causing their problems.
Dreams, your eyes are almost blind
Your aspirations are so intense that they can cloud your judgement and obscure reality.
They photograph your mind, leave a trace of her love in time
Your dreams and memories of a lost love can become almost tangible and inescapable.
And nights, you live the smokey past
Memories of past events and mistakes linger and haunt you, especially at night.
Try to break the spell she cast
You attempt to break free of the emotional hold that a past love still has on you.
You start out first but you end up last
You begin with confidence, but ultimately things don't go as planned and you end up feeling defeated.
Looking for a friend
Seeking out support and connection with others.
Crossfire (crossfire)
The intense conflict and pressure they feel caught in.
Live wire
The sense of being in a precarious and dangerous situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jerry Careaga, Richard Louis Holler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ronan David
In manchen Nächten kann man einfach nicht schlafen
Wenn du dich angestrengt hast und das Leben nicht läuft
Deine Träume gehen verloren und dein Kummer wächst
Du liest und versuchst fernzusehen
Fährst raus ans Meer
Du magst zusammenbrechen, aber du kannst nicht entkommen
Stehe im Kreuzfeuer, hänge an einem stromführenden Draht
Greife nach einem verlorenen Lächeln und verstecke mich im Wind
Stehe im Kreuzfeuer, bin auf einem Hochspannungsdraht gestrandet
Ich renne aus einem Grund und bin auf der Suche nach einem Freund
Träume, deine Augen sind fast blind
Sie fotografieren deinen Verstand
Und hinterlassen eine Spur ihrer Liebe in der Zeit
Nachts lebst du die rauchige Vergangenheit
Versuche, den Zauber zu brechen, den sie ausgesprochen hat
Du fängst als Erster an, aber du endest als Letzter
Stehe im Kreuzfeuer, hänge an einem stromführenden Draht
Greife nach einem verlorenen Lächeln und verstecke mich im Wind
Stehe im Kreuzfeuer, bin auf einem Hochspannungsdraht gestrandet
Ich renne aus einem Grund und suche nach einem Freund
Stehe im Kreuzfeuer, hänge an einem stromführenden Draht
Greife ich nach einem verlorenen Lächeln und verstecke mich im Wind
Stehe im Kreuzfeuer, bin auf einem Hochspannungsdraht gestrandet
Ich renne aus einem Grund und suche nach einem Freund
Kreuzfeuer
Hochspannungsdraht
Kreuzfeuer
Petra Hfr
Sleep some nights it just don't show
When you've pushed and life won't go
Your dreams get lost and your sorrows grow
You read and try to watch TV
Take a drive out to the sea
You might break down but you can't break free
Standin' in the crossfire, hangin' from a live wire
Reachin' for a lost smile and hidin' in the wind
Standin' in the crossfire, stranded on a high wire
Runnin' for a reason and lookin' for a friend
Dream your eyes are almost blind
They photograph your mind
And leave a trace of her love in time
Night's, you live the smokey past
Try to break the spell she cast
You start out first but you end up last
Standin' in the crossfire, hangin' from a live wire
Reachin' for a lost smile and hidin' in the wind
Standin' in the crossfire, stranded on a high wire
Runnin' for a reason and lookin' for a friend
Standin' in the crossfire, hangin' from a live wire
Reachin' for a lost smile and hidin' in the wind
Standin' in the crossfire, stranded on a high wire
Runnin' for a reason and lookin' for a friend
Crossfire
Live wire
Crossfire
Michelle Prie
This great song deserves a lot more views!!! ❤
Jeridah_Poems
It's 2021 and I'm still enjoying this hit, I can say it's a good jam for a mellow day.
David Bapty
Superb track,reached 17 in the West German charts in 1977
Julia Rose
Love , love this song 🎵 melodic indeed , how did I miss their tour in South Africa. 😢
John Middleton
Have you ever heard two voices in better sync than this ? .. fantastic song
Paul Brose
One of the Greatest Hits from the Bellamy Brothers ! , the years of best Music ever.
June Van Staden
Absolutely agree. May 2020
Doro
thank you for this Memory to parents🙏❤🙏.. when I was child, my Parents have often dance to this music, also with me🤗❤..I liked it too..the harmony sound..so great to listen this now..❤
Victor De Smet
I believe this the best song of this group, thanks endlessly for sharing it!
Lex Soft
My List :
1. Let Your Love Flow
2. Lovin On
3. Lovers Live Longer
4. If I Said You Have ......
5. Inside of My Guitar
6. ....hmm, Maybe this one or Forget About Me