JIM CROCE
- Lover's Cross Lyrics / with translationsGuess that it was bound to happen
Was just a matter of time
But now I've come to my decision
And it's one of the painful kind
'Cause now it seems that you wanted a martyr
Just a regular guy wouldn't do
But baby I can't hang upon no lover's cross for you
I really got to hand it to ya
'Cause girl you really tried
But for every time that we spent laughin'
There were two times that I cried
And you were tryin' to make me your martyr
And that's the one thing I just couldn't do
'Cause baby, I can't hang upon no lover's cross for you
'Cause tables are meant for turnin'
And people are bound to change
And bridges are meant for burnin'
When the people and memories they join aren't the same
Still I hope that you can find
Another who can take what I could not
He'll have to be a super guy
Or maybe a super god
'Cause I never was much of a martyr before
And I ain't bout to start nothin' new
And baby, I can't hang upon no lover's cross for you
Was just a matter of time
But now I've come to my decision
And it's one of the painful kind
'Cause now it seems that you wanted a martyr
Just a regular guy wouldn't do
But baby I can't hang upon no lover's cross for you
I really got to hand it to ya
'Cause girl you really tried
But for every time that we spent laughin'
There were two times that I cried
And you were tryin' to make me your martyr
And that's the one thing I just couldn't do
'Cause tables are meant for turnin'
And people are bound to change
And bridges are meant for burnin'
When the people and memories they join aren't the same
Still I hope that you can find
Another who can take what I could not
He'll have to be a super guy
Or maybe a super god
'Cause I never was much of a martyr before
And I ain't bout to start nothin' new
And baby, I can't hang upon no lover's cross for you
Facts about Lover's Cross
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Lover's Cross is written and performed by Jim Croce.
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It is first released in 1973 as part of Jim Croce's album "I Got a Name" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When we take a closer look to the meaning, the singer of 'Lover's Cross' by Jim Croce shows his emotional pain because his partner demands excessive sacrifices from him. The metaphor of hanging upon a lover's cross symbolizes the burden of being someone's martyr, unable to bear the weight of unrealistic expectations and sacrifices. The song conveys the message that one should not have to change who they are fundamentally to please someone else, emphasizing the importance of self-preservation and not losing oneself in a relationship. The lyrics of Lover's Cross predominantly focus on themes of heartbreak, despair, anxiety and hope, which lead to self-reflection. The song demonstrates two main themes through its musical content, which shows how important sacrifice and martyrdom are, while also demonstrating the process of changing and moving forward, as well as dealing with unreturned love. The lyrics present two themes about emotional difficulties and relationship problems that young children should not experience, yet they remain free from any explicit content or violence or adult material that would lead to a higher rating.
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Lover's Cross falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Lover's Cross song length is 3 minutes and 03 seconds.
Who wrote Lover's Cross lyrics?
Lover's Cross is written and performed by Jim Croce.
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When was Lover's Cross released?
It is first released in 1973 as part of Jim Croce's album "I Got a Name" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Lover's Cross lyrics?
When we take a closer look to the meaning, the singer of 'Lover's Cross' by Jim Croce shows his emotional pain because his partner demands excessive sacrifices from him. The metaphor of hanging upon a lover's cross symbolizes the burden of being someone's martyr, unable to bear the weight of unrealistic expectations and sacrifices. The song conveys the message that one should not have to change who they are fundamentally to please someone else, emphasizing the importance of self-preservation and not losing oneself in a relationship. The lyrics of Lover's Cross predominantly focus on themes of heartbreak, despair, anxiety and hope, which lead to self-reflection. The song demonstrates two main themes through its musical content, which shows how important sacrifice and martyrdom are, while also demonstrating the process of changing and moving forward, as well as dealing with unreturned love. The lyrics present two themes about emotional difficulties and relationship problems that young children should not experience, yet they remain free from any explicit content or violence or adult material that would lead to a higher rating.
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Which genre is Lover's Cross?
Lover's Cross falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Lover's Cross?
Lover's Cross song length is 3 minutes and 03 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 1973 R2M Music, Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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Meaning to "Lover's Cross" song lyrics
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one cannot sacrifice ones self (martyr) for the whims of another. One is ultimately better off moving on and trying to find that special some one for which no changing is necessary.