Legend
#Drake Lyrics
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When I pull up on a nigga
Tell that nigga back back
I'm too good with these words
Watch a nigga backtrack
If I die, all I know is I'm a motherfuckin' legend
It's too late for my city
Oh my God, oh my God
If I die, I'm a legend
Oh my God, oh my God
If I die, I'm a legend
I'm up first, I'm on tour
Got a girl, she from the South
Used to work, used to dance in Texas
Now she clean the house
Everyday, I was strugglin' to learn what life's about
On my way, money taught me Spanish
Make it andale
Way up north, packed in Honda cars
They 'ont know who we are
Fuck 'em all, they only pussy niggas shootin' at the star
Right or wrong, I'ma write my wrongs
They can't live this long
You don't know where you're gonna go
I got this shit mapped out strong
When I pull up on a nigga
Tell that nigga back back
I'm too good with these words
Watch a nigga backtrack
All I know if I die I'm a motherfuckin' legend
It's too late for my city
I'm the youngest nigga reppin'
Oh my God, oh my God
If I die, I'm a legend
Oh my God, oh my God
If I die, I'm a legend
I'm the one, one
Why do I feel like the only one?
Why do I feel like you owe me one?
6 G-O-D I'm the holy one
Yeah, you know wassup, ay
They been off for a minute now
You know they all sentimental now
You know they all actin' different now
And I, I just can't pretend
Seen too much, it's so hard for me to let new people in
I can't change, this shit set in stone
They can't live this long
You don't know where you're gonna go
I got this shit mapped out strong
When I pull up on a nigga
Tell that nigga back back
I'm too good with these words
Watch a nigga backtrack
All I know if I die I'm a motherfuckin' legend
It's too late for my city
I'm the youngest nigga reppin'
Oh my God, oh my God
If I die, I'm a legend
Oh my God, oh my God
If I die, I'm a legend
I'm the one
Legend by Drake is a song about the rapper's confident outlook on his own legacy, should he ever die. He proclaims that he is too good with words, and that if he were to die, he would be remembered as a legend. He claims to be the youngest rapper from his city, and that it is too late for anyone else to claim that title. The song also boasts about his money and success, and touches on the idea that there are people out there who are jealous or resentful of his achievements.
Throughout the song, Drake also touches on the struggles he faced while growing up and becoming successful. He mentions a girl he used to know from Texas, who used to dance for a living. He talks about learning Spanish through his money and traveling, and references the struggles he faced while trying to figure out what life was all about. Drake also mentions his distrust of new people and the difficulty he has in letting them into his life, after having been through so much.
Line by Line Meaning
When I pull up on a nigga
When I arrive at someone's location,
Tell that nigga back back
Warn that person to move away,
I'm too good with these words
I am highly skilled in my verbal communication,
Watch a nigga backtrack
Observe that person retrace their steps due to my powerful words,
All I know is if I die I'm a motherfuckin' legend
In my mind, I firmly believe that my legacy will continue to live on long after my death, making me a legendary figure,
It's too late for my city
The current state of my hometown is beyond repair or redemption,
I'm the youngest nigga reppin'
Despite my age, I am highly respected in the music industry,
Oh my God, oh my God
An expression of shock or disbelief,
I'm up first, I'm on tour
I am the headlining act on my tour and perform first,
Got a girl, she from the South
I have a girlfriend who originates from the Southern United States,
Used to work, used to dance in Texas
My girlfriend used to be employed as a dancer in Texas,
Now she cleans the house
She currently maintains and takes care of the living space we share together,
Everyday, I was strugglin' to learn what life's about
I faced daily challenges and obstacles during the process of discovering the true meaning of life,
On my way, money taught me Spanish
Along the way to achieving success, I have learned to speak Spanish due to its value in furthering my career,
Make it andale
To move quickly and with urgency towards a goal,
Way up north, packed in Honda cars
Travelling in Honda cars, we journey up north towards our destination,
They 'ont know who we are
We are unrecognized and unknown by those around us,
Fuck 'em all, they only pussy niggas shootin' at the star
I hold a disregard for those who attempt to bring me down or hinder my success through unwarranted attacks and criticism,
Right or wrong, I'ma write my wrongs
Regardless of the mistakes I have made, I will take responsibility for them and learn from them through my music,
I'm the one
I am the sole center of attention and the person in charge of my own destiny.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Benjamin Bush, Stephen Garrett, Timothy Mosley, Jahron Brathwaite
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