Album Intro
8 Ball/MJG Lyrics
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Ball and G, that's the answer
Living legends, many are called but few are chosen
You know their names, legends of the south
8 Ball, Fat Boy, MJG, pimpin'
Bad Boy nigga, show them whachu got
The opening lines of 8 Ball/MJG's song Album Intro reference Shakespeare's famous quote from Hamlet, "To be or not to be, that is the question." They then declare that the answer to their own question is themselves, the duo of Ball and G. They assert that they are living legends, acknowledging that many may claim that title but few truly deserve it.
The following lines mention their names and describe them as "legends of the south." Their monikers, 8 Ball and MJG, are also referenced along with another nickname, Fat Boy. This line also includes the word "pimpin'" which may be a reference to their early career as members of the Memphis rap collective, Suave House Records, which often focused on "pimp rap."
The final line, "Bad Boy nigga, show them whachu got," may be a nod to their label at the time, Bad Boy South, and a call to action to show their skills and prove their status as legends.
Line by Line Meaning
To be or not to be, that is the question
The first line means that we must decide whether we should do something or not.
Ball and G, that's the answer
The duo of 8 Ball and MJG is the answer to the question posed in the previous line.
Living legends, many are called but few are chosen
There are many who are called 'Living Legends' but only a few are chosen to truly become one.
You know their names, legends of the south
This line states that everyone knows the names of these southern legends.
8 Ball, Fat Boy, MJG, pimpin'
The names mentioned here are the ones that represent the southern hip-hop pioneers who have been trailblazers in their own right.
Bad Boy nigga, show them whachu got
This line encourages the listener to show the world what they are truly capable of.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JERRY DUPLESSIS, SEAN COMBS, ARDEN ALTINO, MARY BLIGE, KENDU ISSACS
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