Crossroads
Blazin Squad Lyrics


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Bone bone bone bone bone bone bone bone
So tell me what you're gonna do
When there ain't nowhere 2 run
When judgment comes 4 you
(when judgment comes 4 u)
So tell me what your gonna do
When there ain't no place 2 hide
When judgment comes 4 you
'cause its gonna come 4 you

[Chorus]
See you at the crossroads crossroads crossroads
[3 times after that]

[Flava:] so why you gotta go and pray your gonna make it some day
You got a job so why do you want a raise
Why you want to act tough why can't you
Play this whole fame
Thing just comes one of these days
When it comes you'll be one of a kind
But before this keep all this in your mind
'cause I will hold you till the end of the line want all this you'll be mad to decline

[Reepa:] so what you gonna do when everydays the same
Try and do this
Shush just 4 a glimpse of fame
Didn't mean 2 do it
Just put yourself 2 shame
Didn't want 2 kill her just tryin 2 play the game
Wen you reach the crossroads where you gonna go
Go with your coinsience
Just let your feelings flow
Lifes up lifes down
But things can turn around
Innocent or guilty you will soon be found

[KRAZY]
So what ya gonna do when people hate you
Chat you
Beat you
They don't like you
Can't run away coz they will find you
Prayin for answers wot ya gonna do
Make decisions where ya gonna go
Take the crossroads go with the flow
You gotta come easy and then you gotta go
Your livin in a hateful world
Keep low

[Breakdown]
Mmmm and we pray and we pray and we pray and we pray
Everyday everyday everyday everyday
And we pray and we pray and we pray and we pray
Still we lay still we lay

[KENZIE]
There's things in life you have to make
Which path you take is like deja-vou
Stand by your side
Stand next to you
Be there in the middle when your passin through
In the middle meet you at the crossroads
Between love and hate
Between good and evil
We can see right through you
When you tell the truth
All single lie
We brake sumthin
Your gonna make a man cry
Don't want to talk about the day your gonna die
Sooner or later that day will come
When you have to make a right or wrong decision
Its hard to take and make
Curlin by they just separate you
Want to do that sht
Prime resists at the end of the day
Its up to you
Ill be there in the middle when your passin through.

[chorus x2]
(so you won't be lonely)

[Rockyb:] see you at the crossroads see you
See you at the crossroads see you
[x2]

[Spike-e:] who's THAT GET OFF THE TRAIN
AVIREX JACKET WITH THE POOR WITH THE RAIN
WHY TAKE THAT MANS CHAIN
NO MORE TROUBLE MADE

[Melo-d:] living on the streets everyday so lame
People walking past looking at you in shame
But they don't really care who's the one 2 blame
You're gonna take the wrong turn your gonna lose the game
You no its not you're fault that life turned this way
But ppl don't care don't hear what you say
The way it is now is the ways it gonna stay
There's no choice left but to hope and pray

[BREAKDOWN]




[Chorus x2]
(so you won't b lonley)

Overall Meaning

The song 'Crossroads' by Blazin' Squad is a contemplative take on life and the choices we make. The repeating chorus, "See you at the crossroads," calls attention to the idea that at some point, we all have to make tough choices and decide which path to take. The first verse sets the tone, questioning what one will do when there is no place to run and judgment comes. The chorus repeats this theme, suggesting that we will all meet at the crossroads where we have to make difficult decisions.


Each verse explores different scenarios that one may face at the crossroads, from wanting fame, dealing with hate, and making wrong decisions. Through each scenario, the song calls for introspection, urging the listener to think about their choices and where they will lead them. The harmonies and beats create a mood of reflection, with the slower tempo matching the weighty topic of the lyrics.


The song reminds us that while we may not have control over everything that happens in our lives, the decisions we make determine the paths we take. It's a call for accountability and reflection, urging listeners to think further ahead and choose a path that leads them to where they want to be.


Line by Line Meaning

Bone bone bone bone bone bone bone bone
Repetition of the word "bone" as an intro to the song.


So tell me what you're gonna do
Asking what the person will do in a difficult situation.


When there ain't nowhere 2 run
When there is no escape from a situation.


When judgment comes 4 you
When the person will be judged for their actions.


When judgment comes 4 u
Reiteration of being judged for their actions.


So tell me what your gonna do
Reiteration of asking what the person will do in a difficult situation.


When there ain't no place 2 hide
When there is no way to avoid a situation.


When judgment comes 4 you
Reiteration of being judged for their actions.


'cause its gonna come 4 you
The inevitability of being judged for one's actions.


See you at the crossroads crossroads crossroads
Referring to a pivotal decision point in their lives.


so why you gotta go and pray your gonna make it some day
Questioning why the person is only praying for success instead of actively working towards it.


You got a job so why do you want a raise
Questioning why the person wants more money when they already have a job.


Why you want to act tough why can't you
Asking why the person wants to pretend to be tough instead of being themselves.


Play this whole fame Thing just comes one of these days
Fame is something that is not guaranteed, but can come unexpectedly.


When it comes you'll be one of a kind
Implying that when fame comes, the person will be unique.


But before this keep all this in your mind
Advice to keep grounded and remember their values before fame.


'cause I will hold you till the end of the line want all this you'll be mad to decline
Reassurance that they will be supported by their friends, and it would be foolish to turn down the opportunity for fame.


so what you gonna do when everydays the same
Asking what the person will do when every day is monotonous.


Try and do this Shush just 4 a glimpse of fame
Implying that the person is willing to do anything, even something wrong, for a chance at fame.


Didn't mean 2 do it Just put yourself 2 shame
Admitting to making a mistake and feeling ashamed about it.


Didn't want 2 kill her just tryin 2 play the game
Admitting to a mistake that crossed a line, but it was done in the pursuit of fame.


Wen you reach the crossroads where you gonna go
When faced with an important decision, where will the person go?


Go with your coinsience Just let your feelings flow
Advice to follow one's conscience and instincts when making a decision at the crossroads.


Lifes up lifes down But things can turn around
Life has its ups and downs, but things can improve.


Innocent or guilty you will soon be found
Implying that one's actions will be judged, whether they are innocent or guilty.


So what ya gonna do when people hate you
Asking what the person will do when they are disliked by others.


Chat you Beat you They don't like you
Describing ways that people can show their dislike towards another.


Can't run away coz they will find you
There is no way to escape from hatred or dislike from others.


Prayin for answers wot ya gonna do
Asking what the person will do when they are praying for answers.


Make decisions where ya gonna go Take the crossroads go with the flow
Advice to make a decision and go with it, even if it is not the easiest or most popular choice.


You gotta come easy and then you gotta go Your livin in a hateful world Keep low
Implying that one must be flexible and adapt to their surroundings, in a world that can be hateful.


There's things in life you have to make Which path you take is like deja-vou
Life involves making choices, some of which can feel like they have already happened before.


Stand by your side Stand next to you Be there in the middle when your passin through
Promising to be there for the person in the middle of their struggles.


Between love and hate Between good and evil We can see right through you
Describing how people can see the true nature of a person, between love/hate and good/evil.


When you tell the truth All single lie We brake sumthin Your gonna make a man cry
Implying that telling the truth is important, and any lies can ruin something important and make someone upset.


Don't want to talk about the day your gonna die Sooner or later that day will come
Death is an uncomfortable topic, but it is something that everyone will face eventually.


When you have to make a right or wrong decision Its hard to take and make Curlin by they just separate you
Making important decisions can be hard, and there will be consequences for the choice that was made.


Want to do that sht Prime resists at the end of the day Its up to you
The person has to make the decision for themselves, despite the temptations or pressures from others.


Ill be there in the middle when your passin through.
Reiteration of being there for the person in the middle of their troubles.


who's THAT GET OFF THE TRAIN AVIREX JACKET WITH THE POOR WITH THE RAIN WHY TAKE THAT MANS CHAIN NO MORE TROUBLE MADE
An interjection about someone who is trying to start trouble and cause harm towards others.


living on the streets everyday so lame People walking past looking at you in shame But they don't really care who's the one 2 blame You're gonna take the wrong turn your gonna lose the game
Describing life on the streets, feeling ashamed and blamed by others, and the inevitability of making mistakes.


You no its not you're fault that life turned this way But ppl don't care don't hear what you say The way it is now is the ways it gonna stay There's no choice left but to hope and pray
Acknowledging that life is not always fair, and people may not listen or care about the person's struggles. Feeling helpless to change the situation, the only option left is to hope and pray for a better outcome.


Mmmm and we pray and we pray and we pray and we pray Everyday everyday everyday everyday And we pray and we pray and we pray and we pray Still we lay still we lay
Repetition of the word "pray" as a way to express hope and desperation for a better outcome.


so you won't be lonely
Implying that the prayers are for comfort and companionship, so the person won't feel alone.


see you at the crossroads see you
Reiteration of the importance of the crossroads.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L.
Written by: Anthony Henderson, Bryon Mccane, Steven Howse, Charles Scruggs, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O'kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, Christopher Jasper, Bryon Mc Cane

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ArtofZenDigital

I’m late here, but I thankfully never heard this before until tonight. While getting song packs from different eras to fill out my DJing music library, the Crossroads title stuck out and I played it. It was soul crushingly cringe worthy at levels that are nearly impossible to explain. I felt contact embarrassment for everyone that was involved in its creation.

I grew up in the 90s and thankfully only knew the incredibly beautiful Bone Thugs N Harmony version. From my understanding, and from asking around my DJ pool, there are possibly two factors related to how this travesty occurred.

1. Bone Thugs N Harmony unfortunately don’t own the rights to their own master recordings.

2. Interscope Records also owned the Eazy E founded label that Bone Thugs N Harmony were signed to. After Eazy E passed away, Interscope had a final say in their music.

Because the terrible rappers that decided to butcher this meaningful hip hop classic are from the UK, Interscope felt that they could get further residuals from the nostalgic nature of the melody and the hook, without many US Hip Hop fans ever hearing that rendition.

Bone Thugs N Harmony were still upset, and to appease them, Interscope allowed this group to keep the melody and the chorus in tact, right down to the ‘Bone, Bone, Bone’ intro melody, but out of some small bit of respect to Bone Thugs N Harmony, the actual lyrics to the song had to be changed, as they were a tribute to the late Eazy E.

So it appears that they’re mourning a friend, but then they sing meaningless, horribly deliver lines about girls they want to date while posturing horribly. 😭



All comments from YouTube:

@carolinemalone5818

Don't know if you know, but Marcel was in Blazin Squad

@TheLoucho

yeah just dont tell too many people

@SadieMayB

Caroline Malone shush!! he doesn't like people to know!!

@kaitlinlouise482

Caroline Malone shhh it's a secret

@nadinemcgonogall4151

Guys let's stop talking about it, Marcel is trying to keep it s secret

@theturkishkid3606

Me

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@dantaylor6878

Marcel seems like he really hates telling people he's from blazing squad..

@nadine8524

And we all get to hear

@smartwhip.

Dan Taylor wait what? He never said that

@smartwhip.

deedee 1 I was being sarcastic

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