Crossfire
Kay Kay and the Rays Lyrics


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Day by day, night after night
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Crossfire" by Kay Kay and the Rays depict the struggle of everyday life and the feeling of being trapped and stranded in the middle of it. The song is an anthem for those who are struggling to make ends meet and are caught in the chaos of modern society. The lyrics describe the everyday hustle and bustle, the struggle to make money, and the constant need to compete and survive in a world that is unforgiving and unkind.


The first verse sets the scene of the song, with the singer describing how they are blinded by the neon lights and caught up in the rush of everyday life. The second verse highlights the desperation of the situation, with the singer describing how they are willing to do anything to survive, even if it means selling their soul or begging for money. The chorus repeats the phrase "stranded, caught in the crossfire" to emphasize the feeling of being stuck in the middle of a situation they cannot control.


The bridge of the song provides a glimmer of hope, with the singer calling out for kindness and sympathy from those around them. However, the final verse brings the song back to reality, with the harsh truth that in a world where the strong survive and the weak are left behind, nobody can be trusted and the golden rule no longer applies.


Overall, "Crossfire" is a powerful commentary on the struggles of modern society and the feeling of being trapped in a world that can be cruel and unkind.


Line by Line Meaning

Day by day, night after night
Life seems like a continuous cycle of days and nights


Blinded by the neon lights
The bright lights of the city are distracting and overwhelming


Hurry here, hustlin' there
Life is a constant rush and there's always something to do or somewhere to be


No one's got the time to spare
Everyone is busy with their own concerns and can't spare any time for others


Money's tight, nothin' free
It's hard to make ends meet and there are no free handouts


Won't somebody come and rescue me
I need help and support from someone


I am stranded, caught in the crossfire
I'm in a difficult situation where I'm being pulled in multiple directions


Tooth for tooth, eye for an eye
People are willing to seek revenge or retaliate when wronged


Sell your soul just to buy, buy, buy
People are so focused on material possessions that they are willing to compromise their values and principles for them


Beggin' a dollar, stealin' a dime
People are resorting to desperate measures for money


Come on can't you see that I
I'm in a desperate situation and need help from others


I need some kind of kindness
I need someone to show me empathy and compassion


Some kind of sympathy, oh no
I'm feeling alone and isolated and need emotional support


We're stranded, caught in the crossfire
We're all in this together and experiencing the same struggles


Save the strong, lose the weak
Society values strength and success over vulnerability and neediness


Never turning the other cheek
People are quick to retaliate and don't believe in forgiveness or mercy


Trust nobody, don't be no fool
People are cynical and don't trust anyone, seeing it as a sign of weakness


Whatever happened to the golden rule?
People seem to have forgotten the basic idea of treating others as they would like to be treated


Help me
I need assistance from someone to get through this difficult time




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bill Carter, Chris Layton, Reese Wynans, Ruth Ellsworth, Thomas Smedley

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