Crossroads
Dr. Dreadful Lyrics


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Well I'm standing at the crossroads again
With an empty heart and a dollar ten
Maybe I'll bump into some famous names
Robert Johnson, Elmore James
I'm standing at the crossroads again
Well I woke up this morning like I usually do
My baby was nowhere around
I looked in the mirror, I looked in the hall
In my slippers and my dressing gown
There were lipstick traces on the bedroom door
Goodbye she wrote, I don't want you no more
I guess I'm not the man she was looking for
But just the man she found
Well I'm standing at the crossroads again
With an empty heart and a dollar ten
Maybe I'll bump into some famous names
Robert Johnson, Elmore James
I'm standing at the crossroads again
Here I am on my own again
Where did I go wrong this time
I treat them good like a gentleman should
And I never ever step out of line
I'm no kid I know my way around
Six foot six, I weigh 200 pounds
But I can't hold no romance down
Maybe I should give up trying
Well I'm standing at the crossroads again
With an empty heart and a dollar ten
Maybe I'll bump into some famous names
Robert Johnson, Elmore James
I'm standing at the crossroads again




Well I'm standing at the crossroads again
Well I'm standing at the crossroads again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dr. Dreadful's song Crossroads depict a man who is at a crossroads in his life. He is figuratively and literally standing at a crossroads, with an empty heart and only a dollar ten in his pocket. He reflects on his recent breakup with his girlfriend, who has left him a note saying goodbye. He is alone, and wonders where he went wrong in his relationships. He treats women with respect and is a gentleman, but still can't seem to find love. He even jokes that he may come across the ghosts of famous blues musicians, Robert Johnson and Elmore James, who were also known for their struggles in love and life. The song is a reflection on loneliness, lost love, and the search for meaning and purpose in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm standing at the crossroads again
The singer finds himself in a moment of indecision and confusion, unsure which path to take.


With an empty heart and a dollar ten
The singer feels emotionally and financially depleted, lacking direction and resources.


Maybe I'll bump into some famous names
The singer entertains the possibility of meeting influential figures who can provide guidance or inspiration.


Robert Johnson, Elmore James
The artist name-drops notable blues musicians, suggesting he is seeking solace or insight from their music and experience.


Well I woke up this morning like I usually do
The artist starts the day in a routine way, not expecting any major changes or surprises.


My baby was nowhere around
The singer's romantic partner is gone, creating a sense of loss and abandonment.


I looked in the mirror, I looked in the hall
The singer searches for clues or answers, examining his appearance and surroundings for signs of what happened.


In my slippers and my dressing gown
The artist is in a casual and vulnerable state, perhaps underscoring his lack of control or influence in the relationship.


There were lipstick traces on the bedroom door
The artist finds evidence of infidelity, deepening his sense of betrayal and heartbreak.


Goodbye she wrote, I don't want you no more
The artist reads a note indicating that his partner has left and has no interest in continuing the relationship.


I guess I'm not the man she was looking for
The singer concludes that he is incompatible with his partner's needs and desires, feeling inadequate and rejected.


But just the man she found
The artist acknowledges that his partner made a choice, regardless of his own feelings or intentions.


Here I am on my own again
The singer feels isolated and lonely, facing the prospect of starting over without his partner.


Where did I go wrong this time
The singer questions his own behavior and choices, trying to pinpoint the reasons for the breakup.


I treat them good like a gentleman should
The singer believes he behaves respectfully and honorably towards his romantic partners, implying that he does not understand why he keeps getting rejected.


And I never ever step out of line
The artist insists that he follows a moral and ethical code, suggesting that he feels unfairly punished for something he did not do.


I'm no kid I know my way around
The artist asserts that he is experienced and worldly, implying that he should be wise enough to avoid romantic pitfalls.


Six foot six, I weigh 200 pounds
The singer describes his physical attributes, projecting an image of strength and masculinity that contrasts with his vulnerability and insecurity.


But I can't hold no romance down
The singer admits that he struggles to maintain meaningful and lasting relationships, despite his efforts and assets.


Maybe I should give up trying
The artist considers the possibility of quitting his romantic endeavors altogether, feeling defeated and disillusioned.




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