Legacy
โ˜† Eminem Lyrics


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Tell me where to go, tell me what to do
I'll be right there for you
Tell me what to say, no matter if it's true
I'll say it all for you

I used to be the type of kid that would always think the sky is falling
Why am I so differently wired? Am I a martian?
What kind of twisted experiment am I involved in
Because I don't belong in this world
Thatโ€™s why I'm scoffing at authority, defying often
Flying off at the handle with my mom, no dad
So Iโ€™m non complying at home, at school Iโ€™m just shy and awkward
And no I donโ€™t need no goddamn psychologist
Trynna diagnose why I have all these underlying problems
Thinking he can try and solve them
Iโ€™m outside chalking up drawings on the sidewalk
And in the front drive talking to myself
Either that or inside hiding often to going somewhere quiet
Trying not to be noticed because I'm crying and sobbing
I had a bad day at school so I ain't talking
Some cocksucker shoved me into a fucking locker
And he said that I eyeballed him

And if you fall, I'll get you there
I'll be your savior from
All the wars that are fought
Inside your world
Please have faith in my words

'Cause this is my legacy, legacy, here
This is my legacy, legacy, here
Thereโ€™s no guarantee, itโ€™s not up to me, you can only see
This is my legacy, legacy
Legacy, legacy

I used to be the type of kid that would always think the sky is falling
Why am I so differently wired in my nogging?
'Cause sporadic as my thoughts come, it's mind boggling
'Cause I obsess on everything and my mind is small shit
Bothers me but now my father, he said sayonara and then split
But I donโ€™t give a shit I'm fine as long as
There's batteries in my Walkman nothing is the matter with me
Shit look at the bright side at least I ainโ€™t walking
I bike ride through the neighborhood of my apartment
Complex on a ten speed which I've acquired parts that I
Found in the garbage, a frame and put tires on it
Headphones on, straight ahead and kids tryin to start shit
But if this is all there is for me life offers
Why bother even try and put up a fight, it's nonsense
But I think a light bulb just lit up in my conscience
What about those rhymes I've been jottin'
They are kinda giving me confidence
Instead of tryina escape through my comics,
Why don't I just blast a little something like Onyx
To put me in the mood to wanna fight and write songs that
Say what I wanna say to the kid that said that I eyeballed him
Grab hold of my balls like that's right fight's on bitch
Who would've knew from the moment I turned the mic on
I could be iconic, and my conquest is
Is word to Phife Dawg from a Tribe Called Quest

This is my legacy, legacy, here
This is my legacy, legacy, here
Thereโ€™s no guarantee, itโ€™s not up to me, you can only see
This is my legacy, legacy
Legacy, legacy

I used to be the type of kid that would always think the sky is falling
Now I think the fact that I'm differently wired's awesome
'Cause if I wasn't I wouldn't be able to work
Words like this and connect lines like crosswords
And use my enemy's words as strength
To try and draw from, and get inspired off em
'Cause all my life I was told and taught I am not shit
By you wack fucking giant sacks of lying dog shit
Now you shut up bitch, I am talking
Thought I was full of horseshit and now
You fucking worship the ground in which I am walking
Me against the world so what? I'm Brian Dawkins
Versus the whole 0 and 16 Lions offense
So bring on the Giants Falcons and Miami Dolphins
It's the body bag game bitch I'm supplying coffins
'Cause you dicks, butt kiss, a bunch of Brian Baldingers
You gon die a ball licker I've been diabolical
With this dialogue since 99 Rawkus
You don't respect the legacy I leave behind y'all can
Suck a dick, the day you beat me pigs'll fly out my ass
And a flying saucer full of Italian sausage
The most high exalting and I ain't halting
Till I die of exhaustion inhale my exhaust fumes
The best part about me is I am not you
I am me, I'm a fire marshall and this is my

Legacy, legacy, here
This is my legacy, legacy, here
Thereโ€™s no guarantee, itโ€™s not up to me, you can only see




This is my legacy, legacy
Legacy, legacy

Overall Meaning

In "Legacy," Eminem raps about his life and the struggles he went through growing up. He begins by expressing his willingness to do anything for someone he loves and trusts, regardless of whether it is truthful or not. Eminem then shares his feelings of being different from others and not belonging in the world. He reflects on his troubled childhood, where he frequently had conflicts with authority figures and was often bullied at school. Eminem also mentions his father leaving him and accepting his circumstances, finding solace in his Walkman and music. He then describes how he discovered his passion for rap and how it gave him confidence and helped him overcome his problems. Eminem ends the song with a powerful message of being true to oneself and not caring about the opinions of others.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me where to go, tell me what to do
I am willing to do anything for you and follow your instructions


I used to be the type of kid that would always think the sky is falling
I used to be constantly anxious and paranoid


What kind of twisted experiment am I involved in
I feel like I don't belong in this world and question why I exist


Because I don't belong in this world, That's why I'm scoffing at authority, defying often
I feel like I don't fit in, so I often rebel against those in charge


And no I don't need no goddamn psychologist, Trynna diagnose why I have all these underlying problems, Thinking he can try and solve them
I reject the idea of seeing a therapist because I don't believe they can fix what's wrong with me


I had a bad day at school so I ain't talking, Some cocksucker shoved me into a fucking locker, And he said that I eyeballed him
Someone bullied me, causing me to withdraw and feel angry


And if you fall, I'll get you there, I'll be your savior from, All the wars that are fought, Inside your world, Please have faith in my words
I want to be there for you and protect you from the battles you face internally, trust me


Why am I so differently wired in my nogging? 'Cause sporadic as my thoughts come, it's mind boggling, 'Cause I obsess on everything and my mind is small shit, Bothers me but now my father, he said sayonara and then split
I question why my mind works differently, as my thoughts are all over the place and I tend to fixate on small things. To make matters worse, my father abandoned me


But I don't give a shit I'm fine as long as, There's batteries in my Walkman nothing is the matter with me, Shit look at the bright side at least I ain't walking
As long as I have music (or something to distract me), I'm okay with my life and not being able to walk (due to my circumstances)


What about those rhymes I've been jottin', They are kinda giving me confidence, Instead of tryina escape through my comics, Why don't I just blast a little something like Onyx, To put me in the mood to wanna fight and write songs that, Say what I wanna say to the kid that said that I eyeballed him
I realize that writing lyrics gives me confidence and helps me express my feelings, instead of escaping through comic books. Listening to tough music like Onyx motivates me to write songs about standing up to bullies


Now I think the fact that I'm differently wired's awesome, 'Cause if I wasn't I wouldn't be able to work, Words like this and connect lines like crosswords, And use my enemy's words as strength, To try and draw from, and get inspired off em
I now appreciate that my unique way of thinking is a gift, as it allows me to craft intricate lyrics and turn my opponents' insults into fuel for my creativity


By you wack fucking giant sacks of lying dog shit, Now you shut up bitch, I am talking, Thought I was full of horseshit and now, You fucking worship the ground in which I am walking
I used to be underestimated and disrespected by others, but now they acknowledge my talent and ability


'Cause you dicks, butt kiss, a bunch of Brian Baldingers, You gon die a ball licker I've been diabolical, With this dialogue since 99 Rawkus, You don't respect the legacy I leave behind y'all can, Suck a dick, the day you beat me pigs'll fly out my ass, And a flying saucer full of Italian sausage
I'm calling out my haters and challengers, saying that they don't have the talent or legacy that I do. I've been making great music since the 90s, and anyone who doesn't recognize my impact can go screw themselves


The best part about me is I am not you, I am me, I'm a fire marshall and this is my, Legacy, legacy, here
I am proud to be myself and not like anyone else. I'm a skilled rapper, and this is my legacy




Lyrics ยฉ Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: POLINA GOUDIEVA, DAVID BROOK, EMILE HAYNIE, MARSHALL MATHERS

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Cameron Kent

If you're an em fan this is without a doubt for the true fans, underrated and anyone who doesn't listen to lyrics will never be able to appreciate how genius this song truly is.

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TrapAlex

This song is funny

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Gqry

I love how he adds a little bit of his old songs and references even though the song is based on how far he got. The Real Slim Shady and Im Back which I love. Glad to know he still makes good music.

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Blue Llua

Love all the different beats, throwbacks, the lyrics and flow.

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