Crossfire
Rag 'N Bone Man Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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
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
In "Crossfire" by Rag 'N Bone Man, the lyrics explore themes of struggle, hope, and the power of unity. The song begins with a sense of desolation and darkness, as the lights have gone out on every street and it feels as though God has abandoned them. The singer desperately shouts out, yearning for someone to hear their cries, but they find themselves alone.
However, amidst the despair, there is a glimmer of hope. The lyrics encourage holding onto memories and acknowledging the difficulty of letting go. There is a longing for a better world, a desire to make it through and not have everything be broken or wasted. The idea of being caught in the crossfire suggests being trapped in the midst of conflict or adversity, while others are standing as obstacles to change.
The chorus reflects the frustration and anticipation for a shift to occur. It suggests that people are waiting for a change, hoping for a chance to break free from their current circumstances. The repetition of "Oh Lord" adds a spiritual element, reaching out for divine intervention or guidance in finding a way out.
As the song progresses, the lyrics ask what if their fate is not predetermined and they still have time to make a difference. It questions the possibility of unity and fighting together, emphasizing the strength that comes from standing arm in arm. It suggests that if everyone united against the obstacles and challenges, there could be a chance for transformation and progress.
Overall, "Crossfire" can be seen as a call to action, urging listeners to not lose hope and to keep fighting for change, even when it feels like there is no one left to hear their voices.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights out, lights out on every street
The world around us has plunged into darkness and chaos.
It's like God turned the switch on us
It feels as though a higher power has disrupted our lives.
Shout out, shout out for someone to hear
We desperately cry out for help and support.
There's nobody left but the two of us
We are alone in facing the challenges and struggles.
Hold tight, hold tight to memories
We cling onto the past, finding solace in memories.
Oh my, it's so hard to let it go
It is incredibly difficult to move on and release the past.
Oh Lord, what if we could say that we made it, oh whoa
Imagine if we could proudly declare our success and triumph.
Nothing here was broken or wasted, oh whoa
Everything we experienced had value and purpose.
And we were all caught in the crossfire
We were all caught in the midst of a conflict or struggle.
And everyone was stood in the way
Everyone became an obstacle or hindrance.
They're just waiting for a change
Others are hopeful for a transformation or improvement.
Dark clouds, dark clouds in every sky
Negativity and challenges surround us.
We run fast towards the light
We strive to escape the darkness and find hope.
You said, you said that you'd get your people off
You promised to protect and save those close to you.
And just like a happy life
In that moment, it felt like a joyful existence.
All those years we spent alone
The significant amount of time we endured isolation.
There must be life after tragedy
We hold onto the belief that there is hope after suffering.
But there's nothing left but the memory
All that remains is the recollection of what once was.
What if this was not our fate and we still had the time
Consider the possibility of a different future and more time.
And what if everybody stood with arm in arm to fight together
Imagine if everyone united to face adversity as a collective.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Jackson-Cook, Bill Banwell, Rory Charles Graham
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rage3968
Once again, this man is amazing and deserves so much more love
@copemusicpromotionsdazreev3299
Real talk
@personl7949
@Daz Reevell yeah real talk.. ๐คฃ๐คฃ
@dylanharwood1798
Ikr
@jamesferguson8354
L
@theheckinpanther
Agree
@207LW
This song has such an 80s vibe yet feels totally fresh and new. Love it!
@personl7949
Agree ๐ฏ๐
@thisnortherngirl4448
Defi not 80s vibe, think that's an insult ๐ค
@207LW
@Kirsty T there definitely is an 80s vibe. I lived through the 80s and the 80s produced some of our most legendary artists. So yeahโฆ.