Crossfire
Stephen Lyrics

He'd trade his guns for love
The person in the song is willing to give up their violent ways if it means finding love.

But he's caught in the crossfire
However, he is currently stuck in the middle of a conflict or difficult situation.

And he keeps wakin' up
Despite everything going on around him, the person is still alive and waking up every day.

But it's not to the sound of birds
The person is waking up to a less than ideal environment, not surrounded by the usual, peaceful sounds of nature.

The tyranny, the violent streets
The environment around the person is characterized by oppression and violent behavior.

Deprived of all that we're blessed with
Despite there being many things to be grateful for in life, these things aren't readily available to the person in question.

And we can't get enough, no
The person is stuck in a situation where they are constantly wanting more and unable to be satisfied.

Heaven if you sent us down
The song addresses an idea of heaven, and suggests the possibility that people were put on Earth to create a better world.

So we could build a playground
The song proposes the idea of building something positive and fun for people to enjoy.

For the sinners to play as saints
Even for people who have made mistakes, there can be a way for them to find redemption and play the role of heroes.

You'd be so proud of what we've made
If this positive change were to occur, it would result in a world that the person addressing the song believes God would be proud of.

I hope you got some beds around
The person addresses the idea of taking care of those in need, and suggests that heaven should have facilities to provide care for people.

'Cause you're the only refuge now
Despite the many hardships people face, the idea of faith and God may be the only refuge left for them.

For every mother, every child, every brother
The person suggests that the positive changes they are proposing would benefit everyone in society.

That's caught in the crossfire
People who are trapped in difficult situations, fighting conflicts or facing oppression is the song's main concern.

I'd trade my luck to know
The person expresses the desperation they feel in their current situation, wanting to know what's going on and how they can help.

Why he's caught in the crossfire
The person wants to understand why bad things happen to good people and why someone they care about is in a dangerous situation.

And I'm here wakin' up
Like in the previous lines, the person is still alive and waking up every day despite the difficult circumstances.

To the sun and the sound of birds
However, the person is still able to find moments of happiness and peace despite everything else happening.

Society's anxiety
The song suggests that anxiety is not just a personal problem, but something that society as a whole grapples with.

We just can't get enough, no!
The person reaffirms that despite their difficult circumstances, they are still looking for more and seeking a way to make their situation better.

Can I trust what I'm given?
The person addresses the idea of trust and wonders if what they are being given is something they can depend on.

When faith still needs a gun
Even when people have faith and belief in something, they still may need to take action in order to make positive change happen.

Whose ammunition justifies the wrong?
The line suggests that violence and conflict can sometimes be justified in the name of doing what's right, but it leaves the question of when that line is crossed.

And I can't see from the backseat
The situation the person is in is so complicated that they don't fully understand what's happening or how they can help.

So I'm asking from above
Despite feeling disconnected from the situation, the person is still hoping and praying for a solution.

That's caught in the crossfire!
Like before, the song emphasizes the plight of people who are stuck in the middle of difficult or violent situations.

Who's caught in the crossfire
The song concludes with a reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing that these people are still suffering and need to be helped.

(Who's caught in the crossfire, baby baby)
A repeating refrain of the song's chorus helps to drive home the message of the song and emphasize the urgency of the matter at hand.

Who's caught on the cross
The final line of the song suggests that there are people who are trapped in situations that they can't escape from and need help to get out of.