“Crosses” is most likely a song about depression: hence why everything feels heavy and wrong and why you are down on your knees. It tells people to hold on and light will show up eventually.
The song was featured in the 2015 video game, “Life Is Strange”, during Episode 2 when Max is on the bus and...
[Verse 1]
Don't you know that I'll be around to guide you
Through your weakest moments to leave them behind you?
Returning nightmares, only shadows
[Chorus]
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright, for now
[Verse 2]
Crosses all over, heavy on your shoulders
The sirens inside you waiting to step forward
Disturbing silence darkens your sight
[Chorus]
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright, for now
[Bridge]
Crosses all over the boulevard
Crosses all over the boulevard
Crosses all over the boulevard
Crosses all over the boulevard
Crosses all over the boulevard
[Verse 3]
The streets outside your window, over-flooded
People staring, they know you've been broken
Repeatedly reminded by the looks on their faces
[Chorus]
Ignore them tonight and you'll be alright
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright
Crosses was written by José González.
Crosses was produced by José González.
José González released Crosses on Wed Jun 11 2003.