Crossfire
N.E.W. Lyrics

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(Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
Oh, oh, oh
(Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
Oh, oh, oh

Lights out, lights out on every street
It's like God turned the switch on us
Shout out, shout out for someone to hear

There's nobody left but the two of us

Hold tight, hold tight to memories
Oh my, it's so hard to let it go
Shout out, shout out for someone to hear
There's nobody left but the two of us

Oh Lord, what if we could say that we made it, oh whoa
Nothing here was broken or wasted, oh whoa
And we were all caught in the crossfire
And everyone was stood in the way
They're just waiting for a change
They're just waiting for a change

Oh, oh, oh
(Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
Oh, oh, oh

Dark clouds, dark clouds in every sky
We run fast towards the light
You said, you said that you'd get your people off
And just like a happy life

All those years we spent alone
There must be life after tragedy
Shout out, shout out for someone to hear
But there's nothing left but the memory

Oh Lord, what if we could say that we made it, oh whoa
Nothing here was broken or wasted, oh whoa
We were all caught in the crossfire
And everyone was stood in the way
They're just waiting for a change
They're just waiting for a

What if this was not our fate and we still had the time
And what if everybody stood with arm in arm to fight together

Oh Lord, what if we could say that we made it, oh whoa
Nothing here was broken and wasted, oh whoa
We were all caught in the crossfire
And everyone was stood in the way
They're just waiting for a change
They're just waiting for

Oh Lord, what if we could say that we made it, oh whoa
Nothing here was broken or wasted, oh whoa
We were all caught in the crossfire
And everyone was stood in the way

They're just waiting for a change
They're just waiting for a change

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to N.E.W.'s song "Crossfire" convey a sense of struggle and longing for a better future. The opening lines set a dark and desolate atmosphere, as if the lights have gone out on every street and there is no one left to hear their cries. The repetition of "shout out" emphasizes their desperation for someone to listen and understand their plight. It's a feeling of being alone, with only memories to hold onto.

The chorus reflects a desire for a different outcome, imagining a world where they can proudly say they made it without any brokenness or waste. They envision a scenario where everyone is united and fights together, breaking free from being caught in the crossfire of life's challenges. The repetition of "they're just waiting for a change" highlights the hope for a better future.

The bridge introduces a glimmer of hope, questioning what if their fate wasn't predetermined and they still had time to make a difference. The lyrics imply that if everyone stood together, arm in arm, they could overcome the obstacles they face. The song ends on a hopeful note, reiterating the longing for change and a better future.

Overall, "Crossfire" speaks to the universal human desire for hope, resilience, and the power of unity in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Lights out, lights out on every street
It feels as if all hope and happiness has disappeared from the world

It's like God turned the switch on us
It feels as if God has abandoned us and left us in darkness

Shout out, shout out for someone to hear
We desperately call for help, but there is no one left to listen

There's nobody left but the two of us
We are the only ones remaining, left to face the challenges together

Hold tight, hold tight to memories
We cling onto the precious memories we have, not wanting to let go

Oh my, it's so hard to let it go
It is extremely difficult to move on from the past

Oh Lord, what if we could say that we made it, oh whoa
We wonder what life would be like if we achieved our goals and overcame our hardships

Nothing here was broken or wasted, oh whoa
Everything we went through would not have been in vain or resulted in destruction

And we were all caught in the crossfire
We were all swept up and affected by the conflict and challenges around us

And everyone was stood in the way
Everyone was obstructing our path and preventing us from moving forward

They're just waiting for a change
Others around us are also hoping for a positive transformation

Dark clouds, dark clouds in every sky
There is darkness and despair everywhere we look

We run fast towards the light
We eagerly strive towards finding hope and a brighter future

You said, you said that you'd get your people off
You promised to protect and save those you care about

And just like a happy life
It would be like living in a state of eternal happiness

All those years we spent alone
We endured lonely and difficult times for so long

There must be life after tragedy
We hold onto the belief that there can be happiness and joy after going through hardships

But there's nothing left but the memory
All that remains now is the memory of what once was

What if this was not our fate and we still had the time
We contemplate how different things could have been if we had more time and a better destiny

And what if everybody stood with arm in arm to fight together
Imagine the power and unity if everyone came together to fight for a common cause

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Jackson-Cook, Bill Banwell, Rory Charles Graham

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