Crosses
José Gonzalez Lyrics
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Through your weakest moments to leave them behind you
Returning nightmares only shadows
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright for now
Crosses all over, heavy on your shoulders
Disturbing silence darkens your sight
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright for now
Crosses all over the boulevard
Crosses all over the boulevard
Crosses all over the boulevard
Crosses all over the boulevard
The streets outside your window overflooded
People staring they know you've been broken
Repeatedly reminded by the looks on their faces
Ignore them tonight and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
"Crosses" by José González is a song about being there for someone during their weakest moments. The opening lines of the song "Don't you know that I'll be around to guide you / Through your weakest moments to leave them behind you" convey the idea of being a support system for someone who may be going through a tough time. The lines "Returning nightmares only shadows / We'll cast some light and you'll be alright" reinforce the message of providing comfort and hope during difficult times. The use of the word "nightmares" suggests the idea of anxiety, fear or uncertainty, which can be all-consuming. However, with someone by their side, the worries can be rendered inconsequential, like mere shadows.
In the next verse, the phrase "Crosses all over, heavy on your shoulders" represents the weight of the burden that the person may be carrying. Furthermore, the "sirens" in the line "The sirens inside you waiting to step forward" symbolize emotional turmoil or distress. The mood of the song is somber, symbolizing the dark time in the person's life. Yet the chorus "We'll cast some light and you'll be alright" provides a glimmer of hope in the face of darkness.
The pre-chorus states "Disturbing silence darkens your sight". This line alludes to the idea of silence being far from peaceful when the mind is disturbed with thoughts. The third stanza talks about the judgemental society, people staring, and their looks of judgement. This heightens the feeling of loneliness and isolation one might feel when they are struggling with personal problems. The message of the song is about perseverance in the face of adversity and the importance of having someone there for you during tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you know that I'll be around to guide you
I want to be there for you as a supportive presence.
Through your weakest moments to leave them behind you
I will help you overcome your struggles and move on from them.
Returning nightmares only shadows
Your past traumas do not have to continue to consume or define you. They can become just memories.
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
We can work through your troubles together and overcome them.
Crosses all over, heavy on your shoulders
You have experienced a lot of pain and emotional baggage in your life.
The sirens inside you waiting to step forward
You have a lot of inner turmoil and anxiety that you fear will take control of you.
Disturbing silence darkens your sight
Your thoughts and worries are overwhelming and clouding your perspective.
Crosses all over the boulevard
The pain and suffering in your life is pervasive and present all around you.
The streets outside your window overflooded
Life outside of your struggles can seem overwhelming and hard to deal with.
People staring they know you've been broken
Others recognize the pain you have experienced and it has impacted you deeply.
Repeatedly reminded by the looks on their faces
The way people react to you can be disheartening and discouraging, constantly reminding you of your struggles.
Ignore them tonight and you'll be alright
Don't let others judgment or expectations hold you back or defeat you. You can overcome this.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSE GONZALEZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
rasp berry
Don't you know that I'll be around to guide you
Through your weakest moments to leave them behind you
Returning nightmares only shadows
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright for now
Crosses all over, heavy on your shoulders
The sirens inside you waiting to step forward
Disturbing silence darkens your sight
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright for now
Crosses all over the boulevard
The streets outside your window overflooded
People staring they know you've been broken
Repeatedly reminded by the looks on their faces
Ignore them tonight and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
Chase Bunning
Don't you know that I'll be around to guide you
Through your weakest moments to leave them behind you
Returning nightmares only shadows
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright for now
Crosses all over, heavy on your shoulders
The sirens inside you waiting to step forward
Disturbing silence darkens your sight
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright for now
Crosses all over the boulevard
Crosses all over the boulevard
Crosses all over the boulevard
Crosses all over the boulevard
The streets outside your window overflooded
People staring they know you've been broken
Repeatedly reminded by the looks on their faces
Ignore them tonight and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
Louis Petit
Don't you know that I'll be around to guide you
Through your weakest moments to leave them behind you
Returning nightmares only shadows
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright for now
Crosses all over,
Heavy on your shoulders
The sirens inside you
Waiting to step forward
Disturbing silence darkens your sight
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright for now
Crosses all over the boulevard [4x]
The streets outside your window over-flooded
People staring. They know you've been broken
Repeatedly reminded by the looks on their faces
Ignore them tonight and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
Chelsea Song
You Are Beautiful.
You Are Wanted.
You Are Wonderful.
Don't quit on yourself. Don't hurt yourself. You are worth the world and nobody wants to see you suffering. This is not the end. The way you feel right now will pass. Peoples minds will change. Things WILL get better.
We love you and are always here for you. Do NOT do something permanent over something temporary.
You're better than that.
All stars need to see darkness before the light.
And always remember, Don't change so people will like you. Be yourself & the right people will find and love the real you.
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Now read the first letter of every word
You Matter! no matter what other people may say. Always know this is true. It helps. You are worth my time to write this. I do care. <3 Continue on <3 be a soldier. Fight that war. Because YOU can. I believe in you. I'm rooting for you! Good luck!
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JR23
This was the first song when found this artist. so much to discover on youtube. good great disturbing funny educational.
so it's 2016 still amazes me how five second synopsis of a life is so valid rather than spending time with each other.
my life has been so misconstrued misunderstood and downright so fucked by that.
I can't change the past and feel so cheated by other people's words and actions.
I will not defend my life as if it is some bone of contention of another person's happiness.
This post is not to defend my life or actions it is merely the truth.
Damn shame that in this world we choose to so easily assume the intent pass off a life in fear their existence is a threat rather than realizing each one of us has a past that we can choose to look at rather than encompass that person in some narrow minded way because it seems easier than kindness because we fear their intent in making us look inwards accepting we too have our responsibility in this at times screwed up moments.
I enjoy my music and will never accept that or confess to things that in my heart I know I was deceived and if given a chance with the truth my life would be different. so cheated I was forgiveness I gave love yes so as I feel it's a new year and struggle still with the treatment by some I totally can't believe.
quit never. Enjoy my array of music always feel my life is a threat to others then and now never.
so as some may assume that my life is some post or that a Ly me is a delusional comment so far from the truth I can't even find words to express both my hurt or disheartened belief that this post or the identity theft the character assassination that so many daily bestow upon me and the mocking to harassment that I constantly find myself wondering why how is it that the millions of post the words I expressed that I am not perceived as actually who I am rather than some jacked up bullshit they want people to believe. so this song this post my life is no more than just that a post as million others do to reach out express themeselves. I have faith that my truth is as valid as others my past is behind me and those that choose to encompass me avoid me barrage me with some 5 minute synopsis are truly living in the past. A phone call time together is more important to me than anyone thinks. cheated yes misconstrued yes respect other people's feelings and their right to a life yes but not at the expense of mine.
Kempton Robinson Jr
My gf (stranger at the time) was singing and playing this song by herself in the old band room back in 11th grade about 6 years ago and i was amazed by her singing and she was shy and new, she got into a car accident and the crash busted her eardrums, and she gave up on her music path, she still plays locally and has hearing aids, and i asked her today what song she was singing when we first met and found out this was the song, and the whole point of the song was crossing paths of everyone, and i just thought it was cool that this was the song she was singing when we first met
rasp berry
Don't you know that I'll be around to guide you
Through your weakest moments to leave them behind you
Returning nightmares only shadows
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright for now
Crosses all over, heavy on your shoulders
The sirens inside you waiting to step forward
Disturbing silence darkens your sight
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright for now
Crosses all over the boulevard
The streets outside your window overflooded
People staring they know you've been broken
Repeatedly reminded by the looks on their faces
Ignore them tonight and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
Gus Y
rasp berry Thanks for the lyrics.
Florian Albrecht
Thank, i hate it when there is no lyrics in the description!
Feffs 08
YoU PrOBobLY JuSt CoPIeD aND PaSTed
Last_Stop_Arcadia_Bay
@Feffs 08 I can't tell if ya trying to be funny or actually mean that. Then again it's 7:33 am and it's too god damn early.
TheRealParallelogram
I swear, Life is Strange has the most calming music I've ever heard in a game. I love it so much
RememberReach
TheRealParallelogram i guess you could call the soundtrack.....the calm before the storm
Josh Collison
Opposite, stires up my long lost emotions
Martin the Warrior
Totally! There's a whole side to my music taste that exists entirely because of LiS!