Crossing Over
U.F.O. Lyrics


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I see the lights,
I see the road
I see everything in the
Highway code
I've been whipped
And I've been spun cown
There ain't no religion here
And I'm homeward bound


Wherever you go,
Wherever you are
I am crossing over
To the other side
And now I am waiting for an answer,
Some kind of sign
Looking for a love
To be my guide
I am crossing over
To the other side


Friendships come
And lifetimes go
In their passing to the
Bigger show
The river runs,
The tides will turn
If there's a hell,
Well I've yet to learn


Wherever you go,
Wherever you are
I am crossing over
To the other side
And now I am waiting for an answer,
Some kind of sign
Looking for a love
To be my guide
I am crossing over
To the other side


To dream the dream that's over
Before it's gone
To hold your lover here
While your heart beats so strong
Baby when I love you
When everything is gone
When I'm kissing heaven
This love is never wrong


Solo


I hear the singing,
I hear the shout
The talk of meaning
For those in doubt
But amid all the wailing and
The wringing hands
Everybody thinks
Does anyone understand?


Wherever you go,
Wherever you are
I am crossing over
To the other side
And now I am waiting for an answer,
Some kind of sign
Looking for a love
To be my guide
I am crossing over
To the other side


I am crossing over
To the other side
And now I am waiting for an answer,
Some kind of sign
Looking for a love
To be my guide




'cause I am crossing over
To the other side

Overall Meaning

The song "Crossing Over" by U.F.O., is a contemplative piece about one's journey through life and the search for meaning and love. The opening verse speaks of seeing the lights and the road, and alluding to the rules one must follow on the "highway code," perhaps referring to the societal norms and expectations placed upon individuals. The mention of being "whipped and spun down" alludes to the difficulties and challenges faced in life, and the lack of religious affiliation suggests a search for spirituality outside of traditional institutions. The chorus repeats the phrase "I am crossing over to the other side," which can be interpreted both literally as a symbol for death and metaphorically as a transformation or growth in life. The search for love and guidance is also prevalent throughout the song, emphasizing the need for companionship and support on the journey.


The second verse speaks of the passing of friendships and lifetimes and the natural cycles of life. The river and tides serve as reminders of the impermanence of life, and the mention of hell alludes to the concept of punishment and suffering in the afterlife, yet the singer remains open and humble in their understanding of life. The bridge uses poetic language to describe the intensity of love, with kissing heaven being a metaphor for being consumed by someone's love. The solo serves as a moment of reflection and introspection, emphasizing the emotional core of the song.


Overall, "Crossing Over" is a deeply emotional and introspective song that touches on themes of mortality, spirituality, and the search for love and guidance. It encourages the listener to embrace life's challenges and remain open to growth and transformation.


Line by Line Meaning

I see the lights,
The singer is observing everything around him.


I see the road
He sees the path he's taking to get home.


I see everything in the Highway code
The singer follows rules and regulations.


I've been whipped
The artist has been punished in some way.


And I've been spun down
He's had his difficult moments.


There ain't no religion here
The situation is devoid of any spiritual or religious significance.


And I'm homeward bound
Despite his struggles, he's heading back home.


Wherever you go,
The artist addresses his loved one.


Wherever you are
He wants them to know that he's there with them.


I am crossing over
He's moving into a different phase of his life.


To the other side
He's going beyond his current situation.


And now I am waiting for an answer,
He's seeking clarity about his life.


Some kind of sign
He's looking for something to guide him.


Looking for a love
He's searching for someone to share his life with.


To be my guide
He wants this person to show him the way.


Friendships come
The artist acknowledges the temporary nature of relationships.


And lifetimes go
He also understands that life is fleeting.


In their passing to the
As people move on, they go to the other side.


Bigger show
Death is the ultimate mystery of life.


The river runs,
Life goes on.


The tides will turn
Things will change.


If there's a hell,
The artist isn't sure if there's a hell.


Well I've yet to learn
He's still learning about the world.


To dream the dream that's over
The artist wishes for things that will never be.


Before it's gone
He wants to experience life before it's too late.


To hold your lover here
Being with his loved one is the most important thing.


While your heart beats so strong
Their love is intense and passionate.


Baby when I love you
The artist expresses his love for his partner.


When everything is gone
Even when everything else is lost, their love remains.


When I'm kissing heaven
Their love is otherworldly and transcendent.


This love is never wrong
He believes in the purity and righteousness of their love.


Solo
Instrumental break.


I hear the singing,
The artist hears the voices of others.


I hear the shout
Their words are passionate and emotional.


The talk of meaning
Their words may have significance.


For those in doubt
They may be trying to convince those who are unsure.


But amid all the wailing and
Despite the noise and chaos.


The wringing hands
The singer wonders if anyone truly understands anything.


Everybody thinks
People have their own opinions.


Does anyone understand?
The artist questions if anyone has the answer.


I am crossing over
The artist reiterates that he's moving on.


To the other side
He's leaving behind what he knows to explore new possibilities.


And now I am waiting for an answer,
He's still searching for clarity and guidance.


Some kind of sign
He's looking for something that will help him make a decision.


Looking for a love
He still wants someone to share his life with.


To be my guide
He wants this person to be his partner and his guide as he navigates his life's journey.


'cause I am crossing over
The singer confidently declares that he's moving forward.


To the other side
He's still leaving behind what he knows to explore new possibilities.




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