Cross On Jesus Back
The Game Lyrics


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They put a cross on Jesus' back
They made him crawl 'til his knees was black
They put a cross on Jesus' back
They made him crawl 'til his knees was black

Super good
How many people endure that judgment?
The steeple is meant to usher the presence of Higher Power
But the reverend desires showers with seven virgins
And hours of heaven, lustful pleasures
A couple C cups and the essence enough to keep blood rushin'
I fuck with her heavy
I might jump in her belly
I might summon her friends just so we all function like Eddie
I treat it like an animal, plus the camera's on steady
Do my damage then go scramble leaf panties like levies
They gon' judge me no matter what I do, uh
So I keep my halo with a peace sign, give a fuck 'bout you, uh
When I recline, I'ma need a fee, never get enough, I knew
I barely even touched my food
We skipped the appetizers, I slid inside her
When I'm done, I'm like, "What the fuck I do?"
Now her head's on my sleeve, and my hand's on her weave
She wanna stay and parler and conversate over trees
But now I'm ready to leave
And I'm just wonderin' where my keys is at

They put a cross on Jesus' back
They made him crawl 'til his knees was black
They put a cross on Jesus' back
They made him crawl 'til his knees was black

One time 'bout to pull up
One time 'bout to pull up
Tell them niggas stop doin' pull-ups on the stop sign
Assembly line with this Glock 9
We don't toss that, tell her put in her purse
We live this real life shit then put it in a verse
Bitches frequently askin' me, "Do them bullets really hurt?"
Can't answer no questions unless you really from the turf
But I can put you on
See your curves from them curbs that I swerved up on
Legs so smooth, the type of thighs you sniff a bird up on
Fuck the Summer Walker, no many how many times we done heard that song
Daycare on your back, scoop them kids up with the shirt that's on
Back to the block where niggas stay active, no drama teachers
Just pour O.E. Out for our lost ones and stay elevated like Balenciaga sneakers
Inglewood to Compton, Space Jam's on, shot it out with monsters
13 to your back, Trispy Thomspon
K.g. I'm like the chopper had a conscious
Every nigga gotta watch how he movin'
Every picture got a nigga next to Judas
Every nigga got his own cross to bear

And that's the reason that they put a cross on Jesus' back
They made him crawl 'til his knees was black
They put a cross on Jesus' back
They made him crawl 'til his knees was black

This is Ye's Sunday service with killer and murders
Must have heard us comin', don't let them niggas in the church with us




This is Ye's Sunday service with killer and murders
Must have heard us comin', don't let them niggas in the church with us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to “Cross On Jesus Back” by The Game and D Smoke explore themes of judgment, hypocrisy, and the burdens that people carry. The opening lines describe the cruel treatment that Jesus received at the hands of his persecutors, who forced him to crawl with a cross on his back. This is juxtaposed with the image of a church steeple meant to usher in the presence of a higher power, but the reverend is more focused on his lustful pleasures with women. The lyrics also touch on the pressure to conform to society’s expectations and the constant judgment that individuals face, which is expressed through the singer's decision to keep his halo with a peace sign regardless of what others think.


The second verse shifts to a more violent and aggressive tone, with references to guns and street life. The singer boasts about his street credibility and how he lives the “real life”. The lyrics also comment on the way that women are objectified and reduced to their physical attributes. The final lines of the song speak to the idea that everyone has their own cross to bear, and that the judgment and burdens people carry are often unique to them.


Line by Line Meaning

They put a cross on Jesus' back
They inflicted pain and put a symbol of their power and oppression on Jesus.


They made him crawl 'til his knees was black
They forced Jesus to submit and suffer until he was injured.


Super good
Approval of something or someone.


How many people endure that judgment?
Reflecting on the suffering and injustice endured by many people.


The steeple is meant to usher the presence of Higher Power
The architecture of religious buildings is supposed to connect people with the divine.


But the reverend desires showers with seven virgins
Religious leaders can be hypocritical and motivated by carnal desires.


And hours of heaven, lustful pleasures
Religious leaders may use their position to seek pleasure and indulgence.


A couple C cups and the essence enough to keep blood rushin'
The physical attraction of a woman and the accompanying emotions can be overwhelming.


I fuck with her heavy
I have strong feelings of attraction or admiration for her.


I might jump in her belly
I might have sex with her.


I might summon her friends just so we all function like Eddie
I might invite her friends over so we can all party and have sex.


I treat it like an animal, plus the camera's on steady
I am using this woman for my own pleasure and the camera is recording it all.


Do my damage then go scramble leaf panties like levies
I use and discard women like they are disposable.


They gon' judge me no matter what I do, uh
People will always have opinions and criticisms of me.


So I keep my halo with a peace sign, give a fuck 'bout you, uh
I try to maintain a positive image and focus on my own happiness.


When I recline, I'ma need a fee, never get enough, I knew
I am never satisfied and always want more, even in moments of rest.


I barely even touched my food
I did not eat much of my meal, likely due to being preoccupied with other things.


We skipped the appetizers, I slid inside her
Instead of eating, I had sex with her.


When I'm done, I'm like, "What the fuck I do?"
I may regret my actions after I am finished with them.


Now her head's on my sleeve, and my hand's on her weave
She is showing affection and I am holding onto her hair.


She wanna stay and parler and conversate over trees
She wants to talk and spend time together after sex.


But now I'm ready to leave
I am ready to move on and leave her behind.


And I'm just wonderin' where my keys is at
I am preoccupied with my own priorities and not really present in the moment.


One time 'bout to pull up
I am about to arrive at a location.


Tell them niggas stop doin' pull-ups on the stop sign
I am commenting on the behavior of others at this location.


Assembly line with this Glock 9
I have a gun and am prepared for potential conflict.


We don't toss that, tell her put in her purse
We do not dispose of the gun, but rather hide it in a purse.


We live this real life shit then put it in a verse
We experience real life events and then incorporate them into our music.


Bitches frequently askin' me, "Do them bullets really hurt?"
Women are curious about the realities of violence and may be attracted to it.


Can't answer no questions unless you really from the turf
We are not willing to share details with those who are not from our community.


But I can put you on
I can introduce you to our lifestyle and culture.


See your curves from them curbs that I swerved up on
I noticed your physical attractiveness as I drove by.


Legs so smooth, the type of thighs you sniff a bird up on
I am sexually attracted to your smooth legs and thighs.


Fuck the Summer Walker, no many how many times we done heard that song
I do not care for that particular song or artist, no matter how many times I hear it.


Daycare on your back, scoop them kids up with the shirt that's on
You are a mother and responsible for your children, even if that means using your shirt as a makeshift backpack.


Back to the block where niggas stay active, no drama teachers
We are returning to our community, where there is always something happening, and no one is trying to control us or create drama.


Just pour O.E. Out for our lost ones and stay elevated like Balenciaga sneakers
We honor our deceased friends by pouring out Old English beer and strive to be elevated in status and style.


Inglewood to Compton, Space Jam's on, shot it out with monsters
We are driving through different neighborhoods and listening to music while interacting with potentially dangerous people.


13 to your back, Trispy Thomspon
We are willing to engage in violence, as demonstrated by the references to gangs and specific people.


K.g. I'm like the chopper had a conscious
I am skilled in using firearms and have control over what happens when I pull the trigger.


Every nigga gotta watch how he movin'
Everyone must be careful and vigilant in their actions and decisions.


Every picture got a nigga next to Judas
In every group or community, there is someone who may betray or deceive you.


Every nigga got his own cross to bear
Everyone has their own struggles and hardships to deal with in life.


And that's the reason that they put a cross on Jesus' back
Jesus was punished and made to suffer because of his message and actions that went against the established order.


They made him crawl 'til his knees was black
Jesus was physically abused and forced to submit to the will of his oppressors.


This is Ye's Sunday service with killer and murders
Even though we are engaging in potentially dangerous and harmful behavior, we still attend religious services led by Kanye West.


Must have heard us comin', don't let them niggas in the church with us
We are aware that our actions and reputation may prevent us from being allowed into religious spaces, so we must be careful.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jayceon Terrell Taylor, Daniel Anthony Farris

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