Don't Let Me Cross Over
Wanda Jackson Lyrics


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(Don't let me cross over love's cheating line)
I'm tempted my darling to steal you away
Don't let me cross over stay out of my way
You know that I love you and I'm not the cheatin' kind
But I'm tasted with heartaches at love's cheating line
Don't let me cross over love's cheating line
You belong to another you'll never be mine
I know one step closer would be heaven divine
Don't let me cross over love's cheating line
I've tried to forget you but what else can I do
When your eyes keep saying that you love me too
I know if I lose you not a dream would I have left
I don't want to cheat dear but I can't help myself




Don't let me cross over...
Don't let me cross over love's cheating line

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wanda Jackson’s song Don’t Let Me Cross Over speak of the struggle of a person who is in love with someone who is already committed to another person. The song represents the conflict between being faithful to one's principles and the temptation of violating them in the name of love. The lyrics say that the singer loves her partner and doesn’t cheat but is tempted to do so because of the heartaches caused by “love’s cheating line”. The singer implores her partner not to let her cross over this line as this would be a violation of the loyalty and commitment in their relationship.


The lyrics of the song are significant because they represent a larger human struggle, focusing on the theme of the choices that people make when they are in love. It showcases the battle of raw human emotions against the moral and ethical values that people hold. The words of the song present an honest account of the struggle that people face when they are drawn towards someone they can’t have. The song highlights a universal experience and emotion that people have gone through at some point in their lives.


In conclusion, Wanda Jackson's Don't Let Me Cross Over is a poignant love song exploring the struggle between our emotions, loyalty and faithfulness. The song's appeal lies in its honesty and insight into humanity's universal struggle with choosing between our hearts and our heads.


Line by Line Meaning

(Don't let me cross over love's cheating line)
I'm pleading with you not to let me cross the line where I would be cheating on you


I'm tempted my darling to steal you away
I am feeling tempted to win you over from your current partner


Don't let me cross over stay out of my way
Please help me resist the temptation by staying away from me


You know that I love you and I'm not the cheatin' kind
You should know that I truly love you and I do not have a history of being unfaithful


But I'm tasted with heartaches at love's cheating line
However, I feel the pull of heartache and sorrow when I contemplate crossing the line and betraying someone's trust


You belong to another you'll never be mine
Deep down I know that you already belong to someone else and I cannot have you


I know one step closer would be heaven divine
Even though I know I shouldn't, I feel that taking one step closer to you would be pure bliss


I've tried to forget you but what else can I do
I've attempted to move on from my feelings for you, but nothing seems to work


When your eyes keep saying that you love me too
I am continually reminded of your affection for me when I look into your eyes


I know if I lose you not a dream would I have left
Losing you would be devastating, I cannot imagine a future without you


I don't want to cheat dear but I can't help myself
I do not wish to deceive you, but my emotions are too strong for me to resist


Don't let me cross over...
Once again, I beg of you to prevent me from cheating and crossing the line


Don't let me cross over love's cheating line
I implore you to ensure that I do not cross the line of infidelity in our relationship




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Milton Moore

A recording of mesmerizing beauty. Wanda Jackson and Connie Smith
are the fillies that
shot out of the
gate and came
around the home
stretch neck-to
neck-with their
noses ultimately pressed
up against the
finish line in a
dead heat photo finish for first place among the
divas of country
music! Connie is
in the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME. Wanda isn't. What a travesty of justice!
This particular song is one of the
reasons she will
eventually get there, but hopefully before before we
are BOTH DEAD!
Long live the iconic Wanda Jackson!



All comments from YouTube:

Dan Dean

I absolutely love Wanda Jackson and I miss "real" country music so much.

Milton Moore

This petite gal singer,
the most famous person ever born in Maud, Oklahoma, can
really sing from the
mountaintop!
She sounds so fantastic here, one would think she could make a fan out of ANYBODY, country music lover, or no!
No greater recording
out of her than this!
PURE GOLD!

Ruth Boykin

Right!

Robert Evers

She is one of the best

Gina Maganes

7

Milton Moore

​@Gina Maganes
SEVEN.....
"GOD'S PERFECT NUMBER."🌠👏👍🌠

Min Choon Len

Wanda did a wonderful rendition on this country classic. I am so glad I found a gem here.

James T Campbell

Wanda is a special Gem.

John Sey

This song was recorded by many country artist but damn Wanda does it sooo good ....You go girl !!!!

Gregory Patton

My all-time female country music star song, the way she can change the tone of her voice midstream into this song is amazing. This song is so beautiful it makes me cry. I can play this masterpiece over and over and over and over again. My second-favorite Wanda Jackson song is have you ever been lonely.

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