Starting in the late 1970s, the Bellamy Brothers found success in country music as well, charting twenty Number One singles and more than fifty hits overall on the country charts. To date, they have released more than fifty albums, primarily on Curb Records. They have also enjoyed success in Continental Europe, with a compilation album topping the Norwegian charts in 2011 and with over two dozen hit songs that were released outside the US market. In 2013, their album Bellamy Brothers & Friends: Across the Sea landed at No. 5 in the Swiss Music Chart and took the top spot in album sales for weeks in Switzerland. It was their third major release in Europe in three years. Their album Mermaid Cowgirl, recorded in Switzerland and released in 2014, won them Gold Record status in Switzerland. They also recorded four albums in Germany with Ralph Siegel for release to the European Market.
In total, they have released albums in Canada (25), Germany (21), the UK (11), the Netherlands (9), Australia (8), New Zealand (8), Japan (3), Portugal (3), Italy (2), Austria (1), Belgium (1), Czechoslovakia (1), France (1), Kenya (1), South Africa (1), and Spain in addition to their 73 recordings in America.
Crossfire
The Bellamy Brothers Lyrics
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When you've pushed and life won't go
Your dreams get lost and your sorrows grow
You read and try to watch TV
Take a drive out to the sea
You might break down but you can't break free
Standin' in the crossfire, hangin' from a live wire
Standin' in the crossfire, stranded on a high wire
Runnin' for a reason and lookin' for a friend
Dream your eyes are almost blind
They photograph your mind
And leave a trace of her love in time
Night's, you live the smokey past
Try to break the spell she cast
You start out first but you end up last
Standin' in the crossfire, hangin' from a live wire
Reachin' for a lost smile and hidin' in the wind
Standin' in the crossfire, stranded on a high wire
Runnin' for a reason and lookin' for a friend
Standin' in the crossfire, hangin' from a live wire
Reachin' for a lost smile and hidin' in the wind
Standin' in the crossfire, stranded on a high wire
Runnin' for a reason and lookin' for a friend
Crossfire
Live wire
Crossfire
The lyrics of Crossfire by The Bellamy Brothers describe a feeling of being trapped and trying to escape from the pressures of life. The singer is feeling overwhelmed by his problems, and he can't find a way out. The first verse expresses a sense of hopelessness, as the singer says that on some nights, he can't even sleep because he is so weighed down by his troubles. He tries to distract himself by reading, watching TV, or going for a drive, but nothing seems to help. The chorus describes the feeling of being caught in a dangerous situation, like standing in the middle of a firefight or hanging from a live wire. The singer is searching for something – a smile, a friend, a reason – to hold onto, but he is lost in the storm of his own emotions.
The second verse describes how the singer's dreams are haunted by memories of lost love, and how he feels as if he is being held captive by his ex-girlfriend's spell. He tries to shake it off, but he always ends up feeling defeated. The chorus repeats the imagery of being caught in a dangerous situation and looking for a way out. The song ends on a repeating chant of "Crossfire" and "Live wire," which emphasize the sense of danger and urgency that the singer is feeling.
Overall, Crossfire is a song about struggling to overcome obstacles, whether they are external or internal. The lyrics incorporate vivid imagery and powerful emotions to convey the singer's sense of being trapped and in danger. The song is a reminder that sometimes the only way out is to keep moving forward, even when the odds seem stacked against you.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep some nights it just don't show
There are some nights when you cannot sleep because you are struggling inside.
When you've pushed and life won't go
When you try your best but life does not work out as you planned.
Your dreams get lost and your sorrows grow
You lose sight of your aspirations and sadness takes over.
You read and try to watch TV
You engage in escapist activities to distract yourself from your problems.
Take a drive out to the sea
You seek solace and peace by heading towards the ocean.
You might break down but you can't break free
You may feel overwhelmed, but you cannot escape from the difficulties of the situation.
Standin' in the crossfire, hangin' from a live wire
You feel trapped and vulnerable, with danger and uncertainty all around you.
Reachin' for a lost smile and hidin' in the wind
You want to feel happy again, but it seems like an unattainable goal so you just try to avoid your troubles.
Stranded on a high wire, runnin' for a reason and lookin' for a friend
You feel abandoned and desperate, with no clear direction in life and no one to turn to.
Dream your eyes are almost blind
You are preoccupied with imagining and reminiscing about the past.
They photograph your mind
Your memories of the past are vivid and intense, as if they were captured in a picture.
And leave a trace of her love in time
The love you experienced in the past is still present in your mind and heart, albeit in a subdued way.
Night's, you live the smokey past
At night, you ruminate on the past, which seems obscured by a haze of smoke and confusion.
Try to break the spell she cast
You try to overcome the influence that a past lover or significant other had on you.
You start out first but you end up last
You begin with confidence but ultimately struggle and experience setbacks.
Crossfire
A metaphor for feeling trapped, with danger and conflict on all sides.
Live wire
A symbol of tension and instability, of being on edge.
Crossfire
A repeated metaphor for feeling trapped and overwhelmed.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jerry Careaga, Richard Louis Holler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ronan David
In manchen Nächten kann man einfach nicht schlafen
Wenn du dich angestrengt hast und das Leben nicht läuft
Deine Träume gehen verloren und dein Kummer wächst
Du liest und versuchst fernzusehen
Fährst raus ans Meer
Du magst zusammenbrechen, aber du kannst nicht entkommen
Stehe im Kreuzfeuer, hänge an einem stromführenden Draht
Greife nach einem verlorenen Lächeln und verstecke mich im Wind
Stehe im Kreuzfeuer, bin auf einem Hochspannungsdraht gestrandet
Ich renne aus einem Grund und bin auf der Suche nach einem Freund
Träume, deine Augen sind fast blind
Sie fotografieren deinen Verstand
Und hinterlassen eine Spur ihrer Liebe in der Zeit
Nachts lebst du die rauchige Vergangenheit
Versuche, den Zauber zu brechen, den sie ausgesprochen hat
Du fängst als Erster an, aber du endest als Letzter
Stehe im Kreuzfeuer, hänge an einem stromführenden Draht
Greife nach einem verlorenen Lächeln und verstecke mich im Wind
Stehe im Kreuzfeuer, bin auf einem Hochspannungsdraht gestrandet
Ich renne aus einem Grund und suche nach einem Freund
Stehe im Kreuzfeuer, hänge an einem stromführenden Draht
Greife ich nach einem verlorenen Lächeln und verstecke mich im Wind
Stehe im Kreuzfeuer, bin auf einem Hochspannungsdraht gestrandet
Ich renne aus einem Grund und suche nach einem Freund
Kreuzfeuer
Hochspannungsdraht
Kreuzfeuer
Petra Hfr
Sleep some nights it just don't show
When you've pushed and life won't go
Your dreams get lost and your sorrows grow
You read and try to watch TV
Take a drive out to the sea
You might break down but you can't break free
Standin' in the crossfire, hangin' from a live wire
Reachin' for a lost smile and hidin' in the wind
Standin' in the crossfire, stranded on a high wire
Runnin' for a reason and lookin' for a friend
Dream your eyes are almost blind
They photograph your mind
And leave a trace of her love in time
Night's, you live the smokey past
Try to break the spell she cast
You start out first but you end up last
Standin' in the crossfire, hangin' from a live wire
Reachin' for a lost smile and hidin' in the wind
Standin' in the crossfire, stranded on a high wire
Runnin' for a reason and lookin' for a friend
Standin' in the crossfire, hangin' from a live wire
Reachin' for a lost smile and hidin' in the wind
Standin' in the crossfire, stranded on a high wire
Runnin' for a reason and lookin' for a friend
Crossfire
Live wire
Crossfire
Michelle Prie
This great song deserves a lot more views!!! ❤
Jeridah_Poems
It's 2021 and I'm still enjoying this hit, I can say it's a good jam for a mellow day.
David Bapty
Superb track,reached 17 in the West German charts in 1977
Julia Rose
Love , love this song 🎵 melodic indeed , how did I miss their tour in South Africa. 😢
John Middleton
Have you ever heard two voices in better sync than this ? .. fantastic song
Paul Brose
One of the Greatest Hits from the Bellamy Brothers ! , the years of best Music ever.
June Van Staden
Absolutely agree. May 2020
Doro
thank you for this Memory to parents🙏❤🙏.. when I was child, my Parents have often dance to this music, also with me🤗❤..I liked it too..the harmony sound..so great to listen this now..❤
Victor De Smet
I believe this the best song of this group, thanks endlessly for sharing it!
Lex Soft
My List :
1. Let Your Love Flow
2. Lovin On
3. Lovers Live Longer
4. If I Said You Have ......
5. Inside of My Guitar
6. ....hmm, Maybe this one or Forget About Me