Crossroads
Tracy Chapman · Other Songs - Tracy Chapman
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
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
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
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
All you folks think you run my life
Say I should be willing to comprimise
I say all you demons go back to hell
I'll save my soul save myself
Crossroads - Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman's 'Crossroads' stands as a defining acoustic ballad from her 1989 debut album, capturing the raw vulnerability of her early career. The recording features Chapman's signature finger-picking guitar work and her distinctive, unadorned vocal delivery, which emphasizes lyrical storytelling over melodic complexity. Released during a period when she was gaining critical acclaim for her socially conscious themes, the track exemplifies the folk-rock and singer-songwriter genres that characterized her initial work. It serves as a pivotal moment in her discography, showcasing her ability to translate personal narrative into a universal musical experience that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide.