Crossroads
BONES THUG N HARMONY Lyrics

Bone, bone, bone, bone, bone, bone, bone, bone, bone
The repeated word 'bone' represents the unity of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony as a group.

Tell me what ya gonna do
Asking what someone will do when faced with a difficult situation.

Where there ain't no where to run
When there is no escape or way out of a situation.

When judgment comes for you,
When you face the consequences of your actions.

When judgment comes for you?
A repeated question emphasizing the inevitability of facing judgment for one's actions.

What ya gonna do
What actions will be taken when faced with a difficult situation with no way out.

Where there ain't no where to hide
When there is no place to hide or seek refuge.

'Cause it's gonna come for you
A repeat of the fact that judgment or consequences will come for one's actions.

Let's all bring it in for Wally
A call to come together to honor Wally, who may have passed away.

Eazy sees Uncle Charlie,
Eazy-E is greeted by his Uncle Charlie, who has also passed away.

Little Boo, God's got him,
The late Little Boo is in God's care and protection.

And I'm gonna miss everybody,
The artist expresses their sadness about the loss of their loved ones.

I done roll with flows my game, looked at him while he lay
Reflecting on the artist's past experiences with someone who has passed away and regretting not being able to do more for them.

When playing with destiny, play too deep for me to say,
The artist feels that messing with fate and destiny is too complicated to understand and explain.

Lil Lazy came to me told me if he should decease
A discussion with Lil Lazy about his death, or perhaps his premonition of his own death.

Well then please bury me by my Gran Gran
If Lil Lazy were to pass away, he requests to be buried with his Grandmother.

And when you can come follow me
If the person speaking were to pass away, they ask that their loved ones follow them to the afterlife.

God bless you workin on a plan to heaven
A recognition of God's plan and guidance towards Heaven.

Follow the Lord all 24/7 days
A call to devote oneself to following God every day, all the time.

God is who we praise even though the devils all up in my face
Even though evil entities may be present, God is still worthy of praise and worship.

And he keepin' me safe and in my place
Recognizing that God is keeping the artist safe and protected in their place.

Say grace to the gates we race,
A call to say grace and give thanks for blessings and protection.

But I change the face of judge,
The artist feels like they have the power to challenge the judgment they may face.

Then I guess my soul won't budge, grudge,
If the artist is judged unfairly, their soul won't move on or forgive easily.

Because there's no mercy for thugs,
Society may not show mercy to people who are considered to be thugs or outcasts.

Ohh what can I do, it's all about a family and how we roll
The artist recognizes that family is important and how they live their lives is important.

Can I get a witness not enough fool
Asking for confirmation or agreement from someone, implying that they don't want to make a mistake.

We livin' our lives to eternal our souls ay o ayo
Living their lives in a way that will secure their place in the afterlife.

Heey, and we pray, and we pray, and we pray, and we pray
Repeating the importance of prayer and devotion to God.

Everyday, everyday everyday, everyday
Stressing the importance of prayer and devotion as a daily practice.

And we pray, and we pray, and we pray, and we pray, and still we lay,
Despite their prayers, the artist still experiences death and loss.

Now follow me roll stroll whether it's hell or it's heaven
A call to follow the artist on their journey to their final destination, whether it's Heaven or Hell.

Let's come take a visit of the people that's long gone they rest
The artist suggests visiting loved ones who have passed away and acknowledging their rest.

Wally, Eazy, Terry, Boo
Listing the people the artist wants to visit who have passed away.

And still keepin' up wit they family
Expressing the artist's desire to keep in touch with their loved ones' families even after their passing.

Exactly how many days we got lastin' while you laughin' we passin'
Acknowledging the fleeting nature of life and how quickly it passes.

Passin' away
A reminder of the inevitability of death and losing loved ones.

God rest our souls cause I know I might meet you up at the crossroads
A recognition that the artist and their loved ones may meet again at the crossroads, or the afterlife.

Why'all know ya forever got love from Bone Thugs baby
Assuring their fans that they will always have love and support from the group.

Lil E-Z long gone,
Acknowledging the loss of Lil E-Z.

Really wish he could come home
Expressing a wish that Lil E-Z was still alive and could come back home.

But when it's time to die gotta go bye bye
Recognizing the inevitability of death and leaving this life.

All 'lil thug could do was cry, cry
Expressing sadness and grief over the loss of Lil E-Z.

Why'd they kill my dog?
A rhetorical question expressing anger and confusion over the death of Lil E-Z.

Damn man I miss my Uncle Charles why'all
Expressing sadness and longing for Uncle Charles.

He shouldn't be gone
Expressing a belief that Uncle Charles should still be alive and with the artist.

In front of his home
A reminder of where Uncle Charles passed away.

What they did to Boo was wrong oh (wrong, wrong)
Expressing outrage over the mistreatment and wrong done to Boo.

Was so wrong gotta hold on, gotta stay strong,
Encouraging people to stay strong and hold on in the face of adversity.

When the day come better believe Bone got a shoulder you can lean on
Assuring fans that they can rely on Bone Thugs-N-Harmony for support and comfort in hard times.

And we pray, and we pray, and we pray, and we pray, and still we lay
Despite their prayers, the artist still experiences death and loss.

See you at the crossroads, crossroads, crossroads (so you won't be lonely)
A promise to see loved ones at the crossroads so they won't be lonely in the afterlife.

And I'm gonna miss everybody and I'm gonna miss everybody
Repeating the artist's sadness over the loss of their loved ones.

Livin' in a hateful world (sending me straight to heaven) That's how we roll
Acknowledging the hate and negativity present in the world but living in a way that secures their place in Heaven.

And I ask the good lord why, he sigh, he told me we live to die
The artist asks God why people have to die, and God's response that it is simply a part of life.

What's up wit that murder why'all?
A rhetorical question expressing confusion and outrage over murder.

See my little cousin was hung
The artist shares the story of their little cousin who was hanged.

Somebody really wrong anybody want to touch that star?
Expressing a desire for justice and punishment for those responsible for the cousin's murder.

And Ms. Sleazy set up easy to fall
Ms. Sleazy is accused of setting up Eazy-E to fall, or perhaps betraying him.

You know while we sinnin' he intendin' on ending it when it ends
Acknowledging that while people are sinning, God intends to put an end to sin when the time comes.

He comin' again and again and again
A warning that God's judgment will come again and again.

Now tell me what ya gonna do
Asking what someone will do in the face of God's judgment and impending consequences.

Can somebody anybody tell me why hey
Asking for an explanation or understanding of the difficult things happening in life.

Can somebody anybody tell me why
Repeating the question, emphasizing the need for explanation and understanding.

He died, we died
A recognition that death is an inevitable part of life and that it affects everyone.

I don't want to die (so wrong oh, so wrong oh, wrong)
Expressing a fear of death and acknowledging the wrongness of death, especially when it is premature or unjust.