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Tracy Chapman Crossroads Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8.67/10 [6 votes]Album: Crossroads / Original Release Date: 1989-09-01Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 4 min 11 sec
TRACY CHAPMAN
- Crossroads Lyrics / with translationsAll you folks think you own my life
But you never made any sacrifice
Demons are on my trail
I'm standing at the crossroads of hell.
I look to the left
I look to the right
Hands that grab me on every side.
Mmmm...
All you folks think I got my price
At which I sell all that is mine
You think money rules when all else fails
Go sell your soul and keep your shell.
I'm trying to protect what I keep inside
All the reasons why I live my life.
Mmmm...
Some say the devil be a mystical thing
I say the devil he a walking man.
He a fool, he a liar, conjurer and a thief
He try to tell you what you want
Try to tell you what to need.
Mmmm...
Standing at the point
The road it cross you down
What is at your back?
Which way do you turn?
Who will come to find you first?
Your devils or your gods?
Mmmm...
All your folks think you run my life
Say I should be willing to compromise.
I say all your demons go back to hell
I'll save my soul, save myself.
I'll save my soul, save myself. (4 x)
But you never made any sacrifice
Demons are on my trail
I'm standing at the crossroads of hell.
I look to the left
I look to the right
Hands that grab me on every side.
Mmmm...
All you folks think I got my price
At which I sell all that is mine
You think money rules when all else fails
Go sell your soul and keep your shell.
I'm trying to protect what I keep inside
All the reasons why I live my life.
Mmmm...
Some say the devil be a mystical thing
I say the devil he a walking man.
He try to tell you what you want
Try to tell you what to need.
Mmmm...
Standing at the point
The road it cross you down
What is at your back?
Which way do you turn?
Who will come to find you first?
Your devils or your gods?
Mmmm...
All your folks think you run my life
Say I should be willing to compromise.
I say all your demons go back to hell
I'll save my soul, save myself.
I'll save my soul, save myself. (4 x)
Facts about Crossroads
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Crossroads is written and performed by Tracy Chapman.
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It is first released on September 01, 1989 as part of Tracy Chapman's album "Crossroads" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we look deeper into its meaning, in 'Crossroads', Tracy Chapman, the artist, faces societal pressures and personal devils, which she metaphorically reveals as crossroads and devils, and thus, it is her argument that self-preservation and integrity are to be the first thing that comes with overcoming challenges. The Crossroads lyrics mainly focus on the emotions of angst, empowerment, anger, reflection, and freedom. However, the song also mentions the need for resistance to external control, inner struggle and moral conflict, self-preservation and integrity, criticism of materialism and the devil's persona. The lyrics open up to the reader the themes of fight, inner turmoil, and defiance against outside forces. The choice of language is strong and consists of terms like 'hell,' 'devil,' and 'selling your soul,' which may be scary for the younger crowd. The overall vibe and theme imply a PG-13 rating, which means that some content might not be suitable for children below 13.
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Crossroads falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Crossroads song length is 4 minutes and 11 seconds.
Who wrote Crossroads lyrics?
Crossroads is written and performed by Tracy Chapman.
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When was Crossroads released?
It is first released on September 01, 1989 as part of Tracy Chapman's album "Crossroads" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Crossroads lyrics?
When we look deeper into its meaning, in 'Crossroads', Tracy Chapman, the artist, faces societal pressures and personal devils, which she metaphorically reveals as crossroads and devils, and thus, it is her argument that self-preservation and integrity are to be the first thing that comes with overcoming challenges. The Crossroads lyrics mainly focus on the emotions of angst, empowerment, anger, reflection, and freedom. However, the song also mentions the need for resistance to external control, inner struggle and moral conflict, self-preservation and integrity, criticism of materialism and the devil's persona. The lyrics open up to the reader the themes of fight, inner turmoil, and defiance against outside forces. The choice of language is strong and consists of terms like 'hell,' 'devil,' and 'selling your soul,' which may be scary for the younger crowd. The overall vibe and theme imply a PG-13 rating, which means that some content might not be suitable for children below 13.
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Which genre is Crossroads?
Crossroads falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Crossroads?
Crossroads song length is 4 minutes and 11 seconds.
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these lyrics are last corrected by DingoSongwriter(s): Tracy Chapman
Record Label(s): 1989 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States
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This is wonderful, ignoring the devil & turning to God of which is the opposite with most singers. I love her & her music