The Cross
Prince Lyrics

I don't wanna be the one
I don't want to be responsible for the negative consequences of certain actions.

I don't wanna be the one, there go the cases, fight these cases
I don't want to be the one who gets involved in legal issues after certain actions.

Go crazy
I don't want to lose my mind or sanity over certain situations.

But if I gotta be the one, then imma be the greatest
If I do end up being the one responsible for certain actions, I will make sure to do it in the best way possible.

I can really do this shit, i don't need to be faded
I am capable of handling situations without the need for alcohol or drugs.

They wanna be me, that's why they hatin
People hate on me because they envy or desire what I have or am.

You been could've slid, nigga why you waitin
You could have left the situation already, why are you still lingering?

You gone die soon, nigga just be patient
You will eventually face the consequences of your actions, so just wait for it.

Karma's really a bitch, but she's faster than the reaper
The negative consequences of your actions, brought about by karma, can happen more quickly than death itself.

Before the reaper even get to me, karma started creeping
The consequences of my actions may start affecting me before my eventual death.

You can make all them threats but nigga i ain't leaving
Threats won't scare me into leaving a situation.

Doin 120 in 60 like i ain't even thinkin
I am acting recklessly, without considering the danger of my actions.

I want all of the beef fuck being vegan
I want all of the conflict, even if it means going against peace and non-violence.

I'm gods child, but i stay with my demons
I am a believer in God, but I still keep company with bad influences or negative traits.

I'm a fraud now? for cutting you for leeching?
Am I now a fake or phony just because I cut off someone who was taking advantage of me?

I'm a dog now? yeah and i ain't even mean it
Am I now seen as ruthless or savage simply because of my actions?

You need to calm down, cuz a nigga really grievin
You should ease up on me because I am really hurting or grieving right now.

They ain't dead though, they just dead to me and
Although certain individuals are still alive, I have cut them off from my life and no longer associate with them.

I'm a scarecrow, you can tell by my demeanor
I appear to be intimidating or menacing, like a scarecrow that scares away crows.

It's unfair though, i be steppin for no reason
Life isn't fair, and sometimes I act aggressively or violently for no apparent reason.

Like a pterodactyl, fly in any season
I am adaptable and can handle any situation, like a prehistoric flying reptile that could survive any environmental condition.

Better close that backdoor, you know how it be man
You should be careful and secure your property, because I am capable of breaking in or taking advantage of a weakness.

I'm a asshole, my heart cold, i'm really freezing
I have a negative or abrasive personality, and I am emotionally distant or numb.

And i'm wearing ice don't give a fuck if i'm anemic
I am wearing expensive jewelry or ice, despite the fact that it may not be healthy or beneficial for me.

So don't ask hoe, cuz i ain't even see shit
Don't bother asking me for information or help, because I wasn't paying attention to the situation.

The coldest in the city? is wherever i'm standing
I am the most ruthless or formidable person in the city, regardless of where I am currently located.

I'm up doing me, getting money they can't stand it
I am focused on myself and getting rich, even if it bothers or angers others.

If it's up with yo whole team fuck it, i can manage
If there is a problem or issue with your entire group, I am confident in my ability to handle it alone.

I ain't backing down from nun, especially not a challenge
I refuse to back down from any obstacle, particularly one that presents a challenge.

And i ain't scared of no one, i don't care if you're a savage
I am not afraid of anyone, even if they are known for their violence or savagery.

I ain't tellin no one anything about what happened
I am keeping quiet about a certain incident and not revealing any information to outsiders.

My life is a movie everybody love acting
My life feels like a movie or show, and everyone around me likes to pretend or act a certain way.

Is it graduation day? why is everybody cappin?
Are we supposed to be celebrating or reaching a milestone? Why is everyone lying or bragging?

This is what we doin now? we snitchin oh we rattin?
This is what we are resorting to now? Betraying each other or informing on one another?

This shit crazy, mainy, i be on my own shit
This situation is insane or absurd, but I am focusing on my own goals and actions.

My pockets lookin tough? i think it's time to hit the road then
I have a lot of money or cash, so it's time to leave or travel somewhere else.

Call ray up, time to reup, on the dope shit
I am going to call my associate named Ray to restock or replenish my supply of drugs.

Israel hit yo bitch, way better than you both did
My associate named Israel slept with your significant other, and did a better job than both of you combined.

Damien keep it real, locked in on some bro shit
My associate named Damien is honest and loyal, and committed to our brotherhood or gang.

Alotta shit i can't cope with, these drugs help me cope shit
I am dealing with a lot of stress or problems that I can't handle, and I use drugs to help me manage it.

You ain't mean shit to me, so don't hit me with that bro shit
You were insignificant or unimportant to me, so don't try to claim any kind of brotherhood or bond between us.

They ain't show sympathy, they thought i didn't notice
People didn't express any kind of compassion or care for me, because they assumed I wouldn't realize or care.

Well it looks like to me, you niggas on that bullshit
To me, it appears that you guys are lying, pretending, or being foolish.

Niggas hating, they just wanna be me
People are envious or jealous of me and want to become me or obtain what I have.

You be in the house and i be in the streets
You stay inside and avoid danger or conflict, while I am out in the real world facing it.

Niggas talk about me but all they do is leech
People talk about me and my success, but they don't contribute or help in any way. They just leech off of me.

Niggas try to doubt me like fuck you even mean?
People are trying to doubt or question my abilities or actions, but it doesn't even make sense.

Put that laser to yo eye now you lookin at a beam
I will aim a laser or gun at your eye, causing you to see a bright beam of light.

60 shots in this car, he said 'where you wanna meet?'
There are 60 bullets in my car's gun, and my associate is asking where we should go to use them.

I got sharks on this side and we took over the sea
I have dangerous or powerful people on my side, and together we have become the dominant force in our area or industry.

I hear barks from y'all now? can you even speak?
I am hearing complaints or protests from people, but are they even able to effectively communicate or confront me?

There's a target on you now, we finna go on a shopping spree
You are now a target or enemy, and my associates and I are going to attack or harm multiple people in a 'shopping spree' style.

I'm heading for the starts and nobody stopping me
I am striving for greatness or success, and nobody can prevent me from achieving it.

Another nigga cross me, there's gonna be bodies on the street
If someone interferes with me or disrespects me, there will be violence or death as a result.