Cross Your Heart
Miles From Midnight Lyrics


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tonight we'll live forever
cross your heart and hope to die
side by side we're here together
so raise your hands and reach for the sky

so did you even think that we'd survive?
with all of those straight faces
cause you and me are laughing at the radio below
when there's noone left waiting on you

so cross your heart and hope to die
i got a brand new reason for your reason's why
i've been waiting for you to let me know

and i don't even cope
i give it up for you
and i would say...
we are the ones that called it
they don't believe in love anymore
say we're waiting for hope
waiting to know
i'd do the same for you
we are the anthems of the radio below

so cross your heart...
when this goes down will you last long enough?
we've got a choice to make before the sun comes up
i've been waiting for you to let me know

and i'm doing the best i can
with the thought it's over and over
because there's nothing left but the faces of
my regret and failure
whoever said there's something wrong
with giving up on a friend
it's typical, so typical
so are we too far gone?





tonight we'll live forever...

Overall Meaning

The song "Cross Your Heart" by Miles From Midnight is all about hope and everlasting love. The lyrics are an ode to being fearless and living life to the fullest. It encourages the listener to make a choice and to hold on to their dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem. The chorus tells us to cross our heart and hope to die, essentially promising to keep our word and follow through on our commitments. The bridge, "we are the ones that called it, they don't believe in love anymore, say we're waiting for hope, waiting to know, I'd do the same for you, we are the anthems of the radio below," shows us that the two lovers believe in each other and will always stick together, no matter what.


The lyrics are very poetic and deep. They use imagery such as "laughing at the radio below" and "reaching for the sky" to convey a sense of freedom and joy. The song also touches upon the harsh realities of life such as regret, failure and giving up on friends. However, the overall message is one of hope and togetherness, urging us to never give up on love or on our dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

tonight we'll live forever
We're going to make the most of this moment and have the time of our lives


cross your heart and hope to die
Promise me with your whole being


side by side we're here together
We're together in this and won't let each other fall


so raise your hands and reach for the sky
Let's aim high and reach for greatness


so did you even think that we'd survive?
Did you ever doubt our ability to overcome challenges?


with all of those straight faces
Despite the serious and intense situations we faced


cause you and me are laughing at the radio below
We find joy in the little things and laugh at the absurdity of life


when there's noone left waiting on you
When you have nothing to prove to anyone, just be yourself


i got a brand new reason for your reason's why
I have a new perspective to share with you


i've been waiting for you to let me know
I'm here for you and want to hear your thoughts


and i don't even cope
I don't try to manage the situation, I just go with the flow


i give it up for you
I will do anything for you


we are the ones that called it
We knew what we were getting ourselves into


they don't believe in love anymore
The world is becoming more pessimistic and jaded


say we're waiting for hope, waiting to know
We're hopeful and waiting for something greater than ourselves


i'd do the same for you
I will always have your back and support you


we are the anthems of the radio below
We are the voices that speak for those who don't have a voice


when this goes down will you last long enough?
When things get tough, will you be able to keep going?


we've got a choice to make before the sun comes up
We have to decide how we want to live our lives before it's too late


and i'm doing the best i can
I'm trying my hardest and giving it my all


with the thought it's over and over
Despite the challenges, I keep reminding myself to stay positive


because there's nothing left but the faces of
All that's left are memories and regrets


my regret and failure
The things I wish I could have done differently and the mistakes I made


whoever said there's something wrong
People who judge me for giving up on a friend


with giving up on a friend
When it's time to let go of toxic relationships


it's typical, so typical
It's a common and often inevitable situation in life


so are we too far gone?
Have we gone too far in our mistakes and bad decisions?




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Leafgirl99

Wow, I can't believe this was released almost 20 years ago. You don't hear good slow jams like this anymore. sigh

Sharonna Mims

"i swear i hear ur voice driving me insane." Nobody... and i do mean nobody does it like this. When music speaks to your body heart and soul.

Conceal Don't Feel

Brian McKnight is amazing there will never be a generation awesome like the 90s!

Charles Whisonant

you right about that!

Raynelda Salters

i don't wanna love this guy anymore, but he is always on my mind

Daren Saul

Hearing this sing as a child it didn't mean much. My older brother would always have a reaction to it, the same reaction I have now. Now I know what it mean...

Fred Simmons

Love this song right here.

Philippians 4:8
 
Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise, dwell on these things.

Fred Simmons

Thank you jen8rve.

jen8rve

Beautiful quote

Mr Price

One of the best songs ever....outstanding in it´s own time but yet timeless.

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