Crossroads
Soul's Plea at the Crossroads: Cyndi Lauper & Jonny Lang
Lyrics
I went to the crossroads, fell down on my knees
Expressing a symbolic journey to a crucial decision point in life, seeking guidance.
I went to the crossroads, fell down on my knees
Reiteration of the significant moment at the crossroads, emphasizing humility and supplication.
Asked the Lord above, have mercy now,
Seeking mercy from a higher power, suggesting a plea for help or redemption.
Save poor Bob if you please
Pleading for salvation, specifically for someone named Bob, invoking empathy and compassion.
Standin' at the crossroads, tried to flag a ride
Describing attempts to hitch a ride at the crossroads, symbolizing a struggle for support.
Whee-hee, I tried to flag a ride
Repeating the effort to flag a ride, portraying a sense of desperation or isolation.
Didn't nobody seem to know me, everybody pass me by
Feeling unrecognized and ignored by others, highlighting a sense of alienation.
Standin' at the crossroads, risin' sun goin' down
Noting the time of day, possibly signifying a metaphorical sunset or challenging period.
Standin' at the crossroads baby, the risin' sun goin' down
Reaffirming the challenging situation at the crossroads, emphasizing the sinking feeling.
I believe to my soul now, po' Bob is sinkin' down
Expressing a deep belief that the mentioned individual (Bob) is facing a downward spiral.
You can run, you can run, tell my friend Willie Brown
Instructing to convey a message to a friend named Willie Brown, potentially seeking help or understanding.
You can run, you can run, tell my friend Willie Brown
Repeating the message to inform Willie Brown about the narrator's blues and struggles.
That I got the crossroad blues this mornin',
Announcing the presence of the crossroad blues, indicating a state of emotional or existential crisis.
Lord, baby I'm sinkin' down
Expressing a profound sense of sinking down or being overwhelmed by the challenges.
I went to the crossroad, mama, I looked east and west
Returning to the crossroads, looking in both directions, possibly representing a search for direction.
I went to the crossroad, babe, I looked east and west
Reiterating the search at the crossroads, emphasizing the absence of a comforting presence.
Lord, I didn't have no sweet woman, ooh well,
Expressing a lack of companionship or support, adding to the narrator's distress.
Babe, in my distress
Concluding with a statement of distress and the absence of a supportive relationship.
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