Crossfire
Double Trouble/Steve Vaughan Lyrics
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Blinded by the neon lights
Hurry here, hustlin' there
No one's got the time to spare
Money's tight, nothin' free
Won't somebody come and rescue me
I am stranded, caught in the crossfire
Stranded, caught in the crossfire
Tooth for tooth, eye for an eye
Sell your soul just to buy, buy, buy
Beggin' a dollar, stealin' a dime
Come on can't you see that I
I am stranded, caught in the crossfire
I am stranded, caught in the crossfire
I need some kind of kindness
Some kind of sympathy, oh no
We're stranded, caught in the crossfire
Save the strong, lose the weak
Never turning the other cheek
Trust nobody, don't be no fool
Whatever happened to the golden rule?
We got stranded, caught in the crossfire
We got stranded, caught in the crossfire
We got stranded, caught in the crossfire
Stranded, caught in the crossfire
Help me
The song "Crossfire" by Double Trouble/Steve Vaughan depicts the struggles of the working class in America. The lyrics describe the daily hustle of life, where people are constantly blinded by the neon lights, trying to make ends meet. Time is scarce, and money is tight, leaving everyone stressed and stranded. The song’s lyrics tie into the harsh realities of life, with people often resorting to selling their souls just to buy a little time.
The song's lyrics touch on the subject of the "survival of the fittest," where the strong thrive, and the weak struggle to survive. The lyrics urge people to be wary of others since trust is rare, and no one turns the other cheek anymore. The song seems to be a cry for help, urging someone to come to the rescue of those caught in the crossfire, stranded in life's struggles.
Overall, the song delivers a powerful message that highlights the struggles and injustice that the working class faces daily. It portrays the need for kindness, sympathy, and understanding in a world where everyone is fighting for their survival. The song's lyrics present a bleak yet honest representation of life, where the working-class straddles between hopelessness and the desire to keep pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day, night after night
The singer is constantly struggling, without end
Blinded by the neon lights
The stress and chaos of city life is overwhelming
Hurry here, hustlin' there
The pace of life is frenetic and exhausting
No one's got the time to spare
People are too busy with their own problems to help
Money's tight, nothin' free
The struggle is compounded by financial difficulties
Won't somebody come and rescue me
The singer is desperate for help
I am stranded, caught in the crossfire
The singer is trapped in a difficult situation
Tooth for tooth, eye for an eye
The world is cruel and unforgiving
Sell your soul just to buy buy buy
People are willing to compromise their values for material gain
Beggin' a dollar, stealin' a dime
The struggle for survival is painful and dehumanizing
Come on can't you see that I
The singer is pleading for understanding
I am stranded, caught in the crossfire
The artist is still trapped in their difficult situation
I need some kind of kindness
The singer is seeking empathy and support from others
Some kind of sympathy oh no
The situation is dire and the singer is running out of options
We're stranded, caught in the crossfire
The problem affects more than just the singer
Save the strong, lose the weak
The world is a ruthless place where the strong survive and the weak perish
Never turning the other cheek
People are not willing to forgive or forget
Trust nobody, don't be no fool
The singer has learned to be wary and self-protective
Whatever happened to the golden rule
Society has lost its moral compass
We got stranded, caught in the crossfire
The problem persists and is pervasive
Help me
The artist is still pleading for assistance
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bill Carter, Chris Layton, Reese Wynans, Ruth Ellsworth, Thomas Smedley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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