From the small town of Plaquemine, Louisiana, Justin is no stranger to hard work and adversity. At a very young age he dealt with the tragedy of losing his father. Following in his father’s footsteps, Justin discovered that he too had the gift of music. He honed his talents by singing in the church and studying the harmonies of Earth, Wind and Fire as well as the vocal performances of Michael Jackson. He was also greatly influenced by the music of Lionel Richie, Maroon 5 and Usher.
This singer, songwriter and scholar began sharing his talents with the world through a series of covers, re-writes, and remixes of chart toppers Rihanna, Beyonce’, and more; in addition to multiple self-written and co-produced originals. After capturing the attention of millions through YouTube and other social media outlets, listeners worldwide are projecting his imminent success in the music industry.
After a wave of notable accomplishments, including being selected as an Artist on the Rise by Amazon.com, featured new artist on Myspace and reaching the #8 spot on iTunes (Japan) R&B/Soul charts, Justin began working on his album I Am (released in July of 2012). The lead single "Cherry Bomb" became a viral success and was heavily requested at radio. The album quickly caught the attention of music enthusiasts and industry heavyweights, leading to a meeting with a major record label. Concerned with protecting his individuality and musical sound, Justin decided to further develop his craft and pursue other opportunities.
Upon returning home, Justin was immediately enlisted as a supporting act for Trey Songz Anticipation Tour. Garner’s performance was well received and led to him performing concerts around the United States alongside Big Sean, Keri Hilson and other established recording artists. Continuing to perfect his talent, Justin entered the studio to create Year One, a new project that marked the return to his original R&B Pop sound, bringing soul stirring vocals and emotion back to the forefront. The EP was praised for having incredible songwriting, vocal prowess and received recognition from iTunes editorial staff as New & Noteworthy R&B/Soul.
With no intention of slowing down, Justin passionately records and performs with only one priority – his fans. Justin’s evolution as an artist, songwriter and vocal arranger is remarkable. His drive and ambition for creating music is unrelenting.
Cross the line
Justin Garner Lyrics
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Their two love birds gone out
And I undivided
Suddenly cross the line
And here since forever
I remember when you had your first date
This is so... and so blind
And we ride, we love
Baby you can live or die
She didn't die
And we fly, we cry
Tonight let's cross the line
Tonight let's cross the line
You and I
Walking on a crowded street
Where we meet expensive...
You had your lips on me
Every part of me
Is feeling like I'm on the sea
...got divided, got through me
And it's ours to beat it
Baby we can beat it...
And we ride, we love
Baby you can live or die
She didn't die
And we fly, we cry
Tonight let's cross the line
Tonight let's cross the line
You and I
Felt so alone when you left
I mean forever and ever
So many girls came my way
But I couldn't cry to you
I swear if I saw you again
We would run away
Never to the turn
Second chances, all wait
And we ride, we love
Baby you can live or die
She didn't die
And we fly, we cry
Tonight let's cross the line
Tonight let's cross the line
Ross the line, cross the line
Tonight, come baby
You gonna cross the line, tonight
You and I, you and I
Yeah
The lyrics to Justin Garner's "Cross the Line" explore the idea of taking a chance on love that may be considered taboo or frowned upon by others. The imagery of "wild horses running wide" and "love birds gone out" suggests a sense of freedom and impulsivity that the singer and his love interest share. The line "suddenly cross the line" implies that they may be breaking some sort of social or moral convention to be together, but the singer is undivided in his love for this person.
The second verse has a slight shift in tone, as the singer reflects on a memory of when he first met this person. The line "this is so... and so blind" may suggest that their initial attraction was unexpected or irrational. The imagery of a "crowded street" and "expensive... " adds to the sense of chaos and unpredictability. Despite the obstacles that may have come their way, the singer feels that they can overcome anything together, as long as they have each other.
The chorus repeats the idea of taking risks and crossing boundaries, as if to emphasize the theme of breaking free from societal expectations. The lines "Baby, you can live or die/She didn't die" suggest that even if their love doesn't work out, it's worth taking the chance. The second verse continues this idea, as the singer feels alone without this person and yearns for a second chance with them. The repetition of "you and I" in the chorus reinforces the idea that their love is worth fighting for, no matter the cost.
Overall, "Cross the Line" is a song about taking risks and breaking free from societal conventions to pursue love. The imagery used in the lyrics adds to the sense of impulsivity and freedom that the singer feels with his love interest. Despite any obstacles that may come their way, the singer is willing to take the chance on this person, even if it means going against the norm.
Line by Line Meaning
Like wild horses running wide
Our love is untamed and uncontrollable, just like the free spirit of wild horses
Their two love birds gone out
The couple that we see have left the scene, leaving us alone and undivided
And I undivided
I am completely focused on you, without any distractions or interruptions
Suddenly cross the line
At this moment, I am willing to take a risk and go beyond our usual boundaries
And here since forever
I have been here for you for as long as I can remember
I remember when you had your first date
I recall the earliest memories of our relationship, when we were just getting to know each other
This is so... and so blind
Our connection is so strong and unexplainable, we don't need to see in order to believe in it
But I got you
Despite any obstacles or challenges, I have your back and am committed to our relationship
And we ride, we love
We journey through life together, with love as our guide
Baby you can live or die
No matter what happens, I will be by your side for better or for worse
She didn't die
Despite the struggles that we have faced, we have come out stronger and more resilient than ever before
And we fly, we cry
We experience the highest of highs and the lowest of lows together, never leaving each other's side
Tonight let's cross the line
Let's take a leap of faith and do something daring and unexpected
You and I
Together, we can conquer anything
Walking on a crowded street
We are surrounded by many people, but only have eyes for each other
Where we meet expensive...
We may encounter luxurious things in life, but material possessions aren't what matter to us
You had your lips on me
Our physical intimacy is just one aspect of our strong and meaningful relationship
Every part of me
In every way possible, I feel deeply connected to you
Is feeling like I'm on the sea
My emotions are constantly shifting, like the waves of an ocean, when I'm with you
...got divided, got through me
We have overcome many obstacles and challenges together, growing closer as a result
And it's ours to beat it
We may face difficult situations, but we will work through them as a team
Baby we can beat it...
No matter what comes our way, we can and will overcome it
Felt so alone when you left
Without you, I felt lost and adrift in the world
I mean forever and ever
The thought of a future without you was unbearable to me
So many girls came my way
Others have expressed interest in me, but I know that none of them can compare to you
But I couldn't cry to you
I couldn't bring myself to reveal my vulnerability and admit how much I needed you
I swear if I saw you again
If I were to see you once more, I'd be compelled to act on my feelings
We would run away
Together, we would escape from everything and everyone else, focusing solely on ourselves
Never to the turn
We would never look back or second-guess ourselves
Second chances, all wait
If given another opportunity, we would take it and not let it go to waste
Ross the line, cross the line
Let's take that risk and go beyond what we previously thought was possible
Tonight, come baby
This is the perfect moment to embrace our passions and desires
You gonna cross the line, tonight
It's time to take a chance and seize the moment
You and I, you and I
Together, we will face any challenge that comes our way
Yeah
We are unstoppable and unbreakable, together as one
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