Crossroads
Tracy Chapman
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All you folks think you own my life But you never made any sacrifice Demons they are on my trail I'm standing at the crossroads of the hell I look to the left I look to the right There're hands that grab me on every side Mmh, mmh Mmh, mmh All you folks think I got my price At which I'll sell all that is mine You think money rules when all else fails Go sell your soul and keep your shell I'm trying to protect what I keep inside All the reasons why I live my life Mmh, mmh Mmh, mmh Some say the devil be a mystical thing I say the devil he a walking man He a fool he a liar conjurer and a thief He try to tell you what you want Try to tell you what you need Mmh, mmh Mmh, mmh Standing at the point The road it cross you down What is at your back Which way do you turn Who will come to find you first Your devils or your gods Mmh All you folks think you run my life Say I should be willing to compromise I say all you demons go back to hell I'll save my soul, save myself Mmh, mmh Mmh, mmh Save my soul, save myself Save my soul, save myself Save my soul, save myself Save my soul, save myself
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Written by: TRACY L CHAPMAN
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12 facts about this song
Song Title"Crossroads" is a song track by the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Tracy Chapman.
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AlbumIt is the titular song from Tracy Chapman's second studio album "Crossroads," which was released on October 3, 1989.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Crossroads" are introspective and speak about life, personal choices, and social issues — a common theme in Chapman's work.
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Album SalesThe "Crossroads" album wasn't as commercially successful as Chapman's self-titled debut album, despite still being certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Music ProductionThe album "Crossroads" was produced by David Kershenbaum, who also produced Chapman's debut album.
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Award NominationsThe "Crossroads" album was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance – Female at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Sound"Crossroads" carries the distinct sound of Tracy Chapman's music, a style often defined as a blend of folk, contemporary folk, and blues-rock.
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Music VideosA music video for "Crossroads" was made, which was quite rare for Chapman, as she typically kept a low-media profile.
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Writing & ComposingTracy Chapman wrote and composed all twelve songs featured on the "Crossroads" album herself.
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InspirationThe title track "Crossroads," much like the rest of Chapman's music, captures her perspective on facing decisions, through the metaphor of standing at a crossroads.
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Metaphorical LyricsThe song "Crossroads" metaphorically looks at society as standing at a crossroads, needing to take the right path for a better future.
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Social ActivismChapman's songs, "Crossroads" included, often cover topics on social activism, particularly poverty, racial inequality and social change — presenting her as a singer with a cause.
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