Tha Crossroads
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Lyrics

Bone bone bone bone, bone, bone, bone, bone, bone
The Bone Thugs members introduce themselves and set the tone for the rest of the song.

Now tell me whatcha gonna do
The singer asks the listener what their plan is.

When there ain't no where to run (tell me what)
The singer asks what the listener will do when they have run out of options.

(When judgment comes for you, when judgment comes for you)
The artist reminds the listener that their actions will have consequences and they will be judged for them.

And whatcha gonna do
The artist repeats the question with a slightly different wording.

When there ain't no where to hide (tell me what)
The singer emphasizes the lack of options and asks what the listener plans to do in that situation.

When judgment comes for you ('cause it's gonna come for you)
The singer stresses that judgement is inevitable and one must be prepared for it.

Let's all bring it in for Wally, Eazy sees uncle Charlie
The artist suggests that they bring everyone together to remember loved ones who have passed away.

Little boo, god's got him and I'm gonna miss everybody
The artist reminisces about someone they loved who has passed on and acknowledges that they will miss them.

I only roll with bone my gang look to where they lay
The artist states that they only associate with their group and remembers where those they've lost are buried.

When playin' with destiny, plays too deep for me to say
The singer acknowledges the unpredictability of fate and accepts that some things are outside their control.

Lil' Layzie came to me, told me if he should decease well then, please
The artist recounts a conversation in which someone expressed their wishes in the event of their death.

Bury me by my grand-grand and when you can, come follow me
The person who has passed away requested to be buried near family and hoped that those close to them would eventually join them in the afterlife.

God bless you workin' on a plan to heaven
The singer offers a prayer for guidance and protection.

Follow the lord all twenty-four-seven days, God is who we praise
The singer urges others to follow God constantly and gives praise to Him.

Even though the devil's all up in my face
The artist recognizes the temptation to stray from God's path.

But he keepin' me safe and in my place, say grace
The artist acknowledges that their belief in God brings them comfort and security.

For the case to race with a chance to face the judge
The singer refers to the metaphorical 'race' of life and the inevitable judgement that will come.

And I'm guessin' my soul won't budge
The singer states their acceptance of judgement and their hope to pass it.

Grudge because there's no mercy for thugs
The artist laments that those who are often viewed as 'thugs' may not receive any mercy in judgement.

Oh what can I do it's all about our family and how we roll
The artist reflects on how their group operates and the importance of family.

Can I get a witness let it unfold
The artist requests someone to bear witness to their story or point of view.

We livin' our lives to eternal our soul aye-oh-aye-oh
The singer emphasizes the importance of leading a life that prepares one's soul for an eternal afterlife.

Pray, and we pray and we pray, and we pray, and we pray
The artist emphasizes the importance of prayer and reinforces the idea that their belief in God brings them comfort and guidance.

Everyday, everyday, everyday, everyday
The frequency of prayer and reliance on God.

And we pray, and we pray, and we pray, and we pray
The singer reiterates the importance of prayer and belief in God.

Still we laced, now follow me roll stroll
The singer uses figurative language to say that they are still prepared and urges others to follow them.

Whether is tell of his heaven
The artist is unsure about heaven and seeks to learn more about it.

Come let's go take a visit of people that's long gone
The artist suggests going to visit those who have passed away.

Darris, Wally, Eazy, Terry, Boo
The singer lists the names of several people who have passed away and who they will miss.

It's steadily creepin' up on the family
The singer is aware that time is passing and people are aging or dying.

Exactly how many days we got lastin'
The artist reflects on the uncertainty of life and how much time they have left.

While you laughin' we're passin', passin' away
The artist acknowledges that life is fleeting and people are dying while others are celebrating or enjoying life.

So y'all go rest y'all souls
The artist suggests that everyone find peace and rest for their souls.

'Cause I know I'ma meet you up at the crossroads
The singer finds comfort in the idea that they will reunite with loved ones who have passed on.

Y'all know y'all forever got love from them bone thugs baby
The artist reassures their loved ones that they still care for them and think of them fondly.

Now Eazy's long gone
The singer reflects on how long it has been since someone they loved passed away.

Really wish he would come home
The singer expresses their desire for a lost loved one to return.

But when it's time to die
The singer acknowledges that death is inevitable.

Gotta go bye bye
The artist uses child-like language to describe the process of dying.

All a thug could do is cry, cry
The artist admits that even those who seem tough and strong may cry in response to loss or pain.

Why they kill my dog and man
The singer expresses confusion and frustration over the death of someone they cared about.

I miss my uncle charles y'all
The singer expresses their sadness over the loss of a beloved uncle.

And he shoudn't be gone, in front of his home
The artist believes that their uncle did not deserve to die in the way that he did.

What they did to boo was wrong
The artist is angered by mistreatment of someone named Boo and believes it was unjust.

Oh so wrong, oh so wrong
The artist reinforces their belief that the mistreatment of Boo was wrongful.

Gotta hold on gotta stay strong
The singer urges listeners to remain strong in the face of adversity and tragedy.

When the day comes
The artist acknowledges that a time will come when everyone will be judged.

Better believe bone got a shoulder you can lean on (lean on)
The singer uses the group's name to say that they are there to support and comfort others.

See you at the crossroads, crossroads, crossroads
The singer reiterates their hope that they will reunite with loved ones who have passed on.

So you won't be lonely
The singer reinforces the idea that their loved ones will not be alone when they pass on.

And I'm gonna miss everybody
The artist acknowledges that they will miss everyone who has passed away.

Livin' in a hateful world sendin' me straight to heaven
The artist reflects on the negativity of the world and hopes to go to heaven after passing away.

That's how we roll
The singer expresses their belief that their group operates in a certain way and follows a certain path.

And I'm askin' the good lord with a sigh
The singer prays to God with a sense of longing or sorrow.

It's I he told me we live to die
The artist reflects on a conversation they had with God in which they were told that life is finite and everyone must die eventually.

What's up with murder y'all, see my little cousin was hung
The artist reflects on the tragedy of murder and recounts the loss of a young family member.

Somebody was really wrong, everybody want to test us dawg
The artist believes that someone was responsible for the death of their cousin and that others seek to cause conflict with them.

Then miss sleazy set up eazy to fall, you know why we sinnin
The singer believes that someone named 'miss sleazy' intentionally caused someone named Eazy to fail and indicates that this kind of behavior is why people sin.

And Krayzie intended on endin' it when it ends
The artist mentions someone named Krayzie and suggests that they will seek revenge or justice when the time comes.

Wanna come again, again and again
The singer reflects on the cyclical and repetitive nature of life and death.

Can somebody anybody tell me why?
The singer questions the reason behind many of life's tragedies and injustices.

Hey, can somebody anybody tell me why we die, we die?
The singer has a broader question about the nature of life and why death is an inevitable part of it.

I dont wanna die
The artist expresses fear or reluctance towards the idea of death.

Oh, so wrong
The artist repeats their assertion that many of life's events feel unjust or unfair.

Oh, wrong
The singer emphasizes their frustration and displeasure with the way things are.