Crossroads
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Fail to decide which road I should take before my time grows old
Have to be sure that I am prepared to do what I've been told
But I'm scared of what I might love
Tell me, is there no other way?
I'm supposed to be my highness
And I'm nothing but a slave
Leaving it all away
They said that to be good one has to prove that the path is all clean
Doing the right things, helping the poor ones, loving your fine queen
But I'm scared of what I might love
Tell me, is there no other way?
I'm supposed to be my highness
And I'm nothing but a slave
What if your thoughts, your dreams are all wrong?
What if my love is just pain on your tongue?
What if I spit on your idols when you pray?
Will you change?
Will you change?
Try not to worry, cheap is the worst me that you'll ever know
I'm glad I refused your known ways of bleeding, your ways to be sold
But I'm scared of what I might love
Tell me, is there no other way?
I'm supposed to be my highness
And I'm nothing but a slave
What if your thoughts, your dreams are all wrong?
What if my love is just pain on your tongue?
What if I spit on your idols when you pray?




Will you change?
Will you change?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Byron's song "Crossroads" explore the inner turmoil of a person as they struggle to find their true path in life. The persona in the song is caught between two roads and must make a decision before they grow old. They long to be prepared for what they have been told to do, but fear what they might love. The persona is meant to be their own leader, but instead, they feel like a slave. They contemplate whether the path they have been brought up to believe is right for them, and whether their thoughts and dreams are all wrong. The message of the song is about the fear of the unknown and the difficulty in making choices that can define our lives.


Throughout the lyrics, the persona is afraid of what they might love, which can be interpreted in different ways. Perhaps they fear falling in love with something that is not socially acceptable or fits into the expectations of their family or culture. It could also be a fear of failure, where pursuing what they love might lead to disappointment, and they question if there is no other way. The lines "What if I spit on your idols when you pray? Will you change?" suggest a desire to challenge the status quo and break away from the expected path. The last verse expresses relief in not following the path of others but acknowledges the fear of what they might love.


Line by Line Meaning

Fail to decide which road I should take before my time grows old
I am uncertain of the path I should take in life, and I fear that if I do not decide soon, it will be too late.


Have to be sure that I am prepared to do what I've been told
I must ensure that I am capable of fulfilling my obligations and responsibilities.


But I'm scared of what I might love Tell me, is there no other way?
I am fearful of pursuing what I am truly passionate about, and am wondering if there are other options available to me.


I'm supposed to be my highness And I'm nothing but a slave
I am expected to be in control of my own destiny, but in reality, I feel like I am powerless and helpless.


Leaving it all away
I am considering abandoning my current life and starting over fresh.


They said that to be good one has to prove that the path is all clean Doing the right things, helping the poor ones, loving your fine queen
Society tells us that in order to be virtuous, we must demonstrate that our actions are morally justified, and that we are good to those less fortunate than ourselves.


What if your thoughts, your dreams are all wrong? What if my love is just pain on your tongue? What if I spit on your idols when you pray? Will you change? Will you change?
What if my beliefs and desires clash with yours? What if my love is not reciprocated? If I challenge your beliefs, will you be willing to change?


Try not to worry, cheap is the worst me that you'll ever know I'm glad I refused your known ways of bleeding, your ways to be sold
I am telling myself not to fret, because I know that even at my worst, I am still better than the false version of myself that conforms to someone else's ideals. I am glad that I rejected the societal pressure to conform and sacrifice my own values.




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Madalina Boldea

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