Cross the Line
Spandau Ballet Lyrics


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We have no way to see eye to eye
Through all the walls in their mind
These are the pleasures that terrify
So leave them behind
You keep the chains that are in your life
We'll take flight of the dove
There's only one way to satisfy
This feeling that's love
And I'll say it again, and I'll say it again
And if the power comes between us
Oh, I'll know what to do,
I'm gonna say it to you
Cross the line tonight,
Take this chance and show your might,
All the world's on the other side,
Cross the line
Raise a flag to a moral crime,
We'll light a fire for this,
Make the papers by morning time
And lay in our bliss
So come on darling and share my mind,
There is no need to stay hid
'cause all we are now is two of a kind
Can you believe what we did?
And I'll say it again, oh, and I'll say it again
That when the power comes between us
Oh, I'll know what to do,
I'm gonna say it to you
Cross the line tonight
Take this chance and show your might
All world's on the other side
Cross the line
Mother come to me now,
Take this hand now, I'm afraid
Mother, come to me
I'm bleeding
We had no way to see eye to eye
Through all the walls in their mind
These were the pleasures that terrified
We left them behind
And I'll say it again, and I'll say it again
And if the power comes between us
Oh, I'll know what to do,
I'm gonna say it to you
Cross the line tonight,
Take this chance and show your might,




All the world's on the other side,
Cross the line

Overall Meaning

Spandau Ballet's song "Cross the Line" seems to be about two people who find themselves facing challenges and obstacles but are determined to stay together and push through. The opening lyrics, "We have no way to see eye to eye/Through all the walls in their mind/These are the pleasures that terrify/So leave them behind," suggest that there are external forces that are dividing the couple, but they are determined to overcome them. The idea of leaving the "pleasures that terrify" behind might refer to giving up things that might be holding them back or causing them distress.


The song then moves to the chorus where the singer encourages the listener to "cross the line" and take a chance. They suggest that by doing so, they will be able to satisfy the feeling of love. The line "raise a flag to a moral crime" might refer to taking a stand for their love, even if it goes against what is accepted in society. The line "We'll light a fire for this" suggests that the love between the couple is strong and passionate.


The bridge of the song changes from the singer addressing their partner to them calling out to their mother for help. The lines "Mother come to me now/Take this hand now, I'm afraid/Mother, come to me/I'm bleeding" suggest that despite their determination, the challenges are taking a toll on them.


Overall, "Cross the Line" seems to be a song about persevering through challenges in a relationship and choosing to take a chance on love even when it might not be easy.


Line by Line Meaning

We have no way to see eye to eye
We cannot agree or understand each other


Through all the walls in their mind
Despite barriers or obstacles in their thoughts


These are the pleasures that terrify
Pleasures that are too scary or risky to pursue


So leave them behind
Abandon those fears and inhibitions


You keep the chains that are in your life
You are responsible for your own limitations or restrictions


We'll take flight of the dove
We will soar and be free like a dove


There's only one way to satisfy
Only love can fulfill or satisfy us


And I'll say it again, and I'll say it again
I will repeat myself to emphasize my point


And if the power comes between us
If obstacles or challenges arise


Oh, I'll know what to do, I'm gonna say it to you
I will communicate my feelings and intentions to overcome those obstacles


Cross the line tonight, Take this chance and show your might, All the world's on the other side, Cross the line
Take a risk and go beyond your comfort zone to experience something new and exciting


Raise a flag to a moral crime
Take action against an injustice or wrongdoing


We'll light a fire for this, Make the papers by morning time
We will ignite passion and make headlines or news for our actions


And lay in our bliss
Bask in the happiness and contentment of our accomplishment


So come on darling and share my mind
Open up and share your thoughts and emotions with me


There is no need to stay hid
Do not hide or suppress yourself


'cause all we are now is two of a kind
We are similar or alike in our desires and values


Can you believe what we did?
Reflecting on our actions with a sense of amazement or disbelief


Mother come to me now, Take this hand now, I'm afraid
Seeking comfort and guidance from a maternal figure in times of fear or uncertainty


Mother, come to me, I'm bleeding
Asking for emotional or physical support while experiencing pain or suffering


We had no way to see eye to eye
We previously could not understand or agree with each other


Through all the walls in their mind
Despite mental barriers or differences


These were the pleasures that terrified
Those fears or anxieties that stopped us from pursuing happiness


We left them behind
We overcame those fears and moved on




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Written by: GARY KEMP

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Comments from YouTube:

KittyCat Furbabies Maria

One of THE best bands live ever!!!!!!! Xxx

KittyCat Furbabies Maria

Brilliant album , love this song ! X

Juan Carlos Pagán

Comparado con otras bandas, Spandau Ballet, no evolucionó. Su sonido permaneció casi intacto. Este disco no superó sus éxitos anteriores, aun asi sigue siendo una de mis bandas favoritas de los 80's.

Paolo Baroni

We have no way to see eye to eye ❤❤❤❤

Diogenes Teixeira

Spandau ballet é um grande rival dos duran duran!!

Rng Mantis

Is it me or does the beginning part sound a little like the whiteflags by seven nation army opening?

Darryn Lee

Rng Mantis Do you mean The White Stripes Seven Nation Army? You can hear a little similarity. This song came out in the early '80s, though.

mikey p

@Darryn Lee Wrong-Was mid 80's
Written, Recorded in 85/86 + released in Nov 86
Released 17 November 1986
Recorded September 1985 – Summer 1986

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