Cross My Heart
Martin Zellar Lyrics
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A jar of change our safety net
This hand to mouth is growing old
It's time to play your hand or fold
To have a dream is not enough
You make it work or give it up
And you deserve much more than this
Precious things need good luck's kiss
Cross my heart and hope to die
This time I'll do more than try
This time I'll do
Do for you
Yeah, just for you
We've been dreamin' about a home
It's always warm and all our own
A front doorknob that's made of brass
I'll change the storms and cut the grass
Cross my heart and I hope to die
This time I'll do more than try
This time I'll do
Do for you
Yeah, just for you
Cross my heart and hope to die
This time I'll do more than try
This time I'll do
Do for you
Yeah, precious you
The lyrics to Martin Zellar's song "Cross My Heart" tell a story of a life lived in debt, where a jar of change is their only safety net. The reality of hand to mouth living has started to feel old, and now it's time to make a decision--to either play their hand and see if their dreams will come true, or fold and give up on them completely. This is a difficult choice to make, because simply having a dream is not enough. Making it a reality requires hard work and determination, and even then, there are no guarantees.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "cross my heart and hope to die" to emphasize the singer's sincerity in their commitment to making their dreams a reality. They pledge to do more than just try this time. They will do everything in their power to create a warm and welcoming home, with a front doorknob made of brass and a well-tended lawn. All of this work is not just for themselves, but for someone they love--someone precious who deserves the best in life.
"Cross My Heart" is a powerful and emotional song about the struggles of living in poverty and the determination to break free from its grasp. It's a reminder that simply having a dream is not enough, and that it takes hard work and dedication to make it a reality. Through these lyrics, Zellar captures the hope and optimism that drives us to keep pushing forward, even when the odds seem stacked against us.
Line by Line Meaning
All our lives we've lived in debt
We have accumulated debts throughout our existence.
A jar of change our safety net
We rely on a small amount of money saved in a jar for emergencies.
This hand to mouth is growing old
Living paycheck to paycheck is becoming increasingly tiresome.
It's time to play your hand or fold
It's time to make a move or give up on our dreams.
To have a dream is not enough
Having a desire is not sufficient.
You make it work or give it up
You need to put in effort, or else abandon the dream.
And you deserve much more than this
You merit more substantial rewards than what you currently have.
Precious things need good luck's kiss
Valuable things require a bit of luck to achieve success.
Cross my heart and hope to die
I solemnly and truthfully swear.
This time I'll do more than try
This time, I'll take effective action.
This time I'll do
This time, I will achieve my goal.
Do for you
I'm doing this for you.
Yeah, just for you
I'm solely committed to fulfilling your desires.
We've been dreamin' about a home
We've been fantasizing about owning a house.
It's always warm and all our own
It's permanently cozy and belongs solely to us.
A front doorknob that's made of brass
The doorknob at the front of our house is made of brass.
I'll change the storms and cut the grass
I will change the windows and maintain the lawn.
Yeah, precious you
You are highly treasured.
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Written by: MARTIN LEE ZELLAR
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