Crossroads
Tracy Chapman Lyrics

All you folks think you own my life
People believe they have control over me

But you never made any sacrifice
However, they have not made any sacrifices for me

Demons they are on my trail
I am being pursued by negative forces

I'm standing at the crossroads of the hell
I am at a point in my life where I must make an important decision

I look to the left I look to the right
I am searching for answers and guidance

There're hands that grab me on every side
I am feeling overwhelmed and pulled in many different directions

All you folks think I got my price
People believe that everything in my life has a price

At which I'll sell all that is mine
And that I would be willing to sell out for the right amount

You think money rules when all else fails
They believe that money is the solution to all problems

Go sell your soul and keep your shell
They are willing to compromise their integrity to gain wealth

I'm trying to protect what I keep inside
I am trying to preserve my values and beliefs

All the reasons why I live my life
And the reasons behind the choices I make

Some say the devil be a mystical thing
Some people believe that evil is an intangible concept

I say the devil he a walking man
But I believe that evil is embodied in human beings

He a fool he a liar conjurer and a thief
Evil is deceptive and manipulative

He try to tell you what you want
The devil tries to manipulate you by giving you what you want

Try to tell you what you need
And what you need, which can be detrimental to you

Standing at the point
I am at a critical juncture in my life

The road it cross you down
And I must choose which path to take

What is at your back
I am also being weighed down by my past

Which way do you turn
I am uncertain of the right path to take

Who will come to find you first
And whether good or evil will find me first

Your devils or your gods
Whether I will be influenced by my darker or higher nature

All you folks think you run my life
People believe they have control over me

Say I should be willing to compromise
And that I should be willing to compromise to appease them

I say all you demons go back to hell
But I refuse to compromise and will protect my soul

I'll save my soul, save myself
I will preserve my integrity and make my own decisions

Save my soul, save myself
Saving my soul is crucial to preserving my identity

Save my soul, save myself
And being true to myself in this difficult journey

Save my soul, save myself
Is the only way I can truly save myself