Legacy
Eminem Lyrics

Tell me where to go, tell me what to do
I am willing to follow your guidance and do whatever is necessary for you

I'll be right there for you
I will always be available and supportive to you

Tell me what to say, no matter if it's true
I am prepared to speak any words you want me to, regardless of their veracity

I'll say it all for you (for you, for you, for you)
I am committed to expressing everything on your behalf

I used to be the type of kid that would always think the sky is falling
I used to be an anxious person who constantly anticipated negative outcomes

Why am I so differently wired? Am I a Martian?
I question why my brain functions differently from others, making me feel like an outsider

What kind of twisted experiment am I involved in?
I wonder if there is some strange experiment or fate that is responsible for my unique nature

'Cause I don't belong in this world
I believe that I don't fit in or belong in this society

That's why I'm scoffing at authority, defiant often
Due to my feelings of not belonging, I frequently challenge and disobey figures of authority

Flying off at the handle with my mom, no dad
I often lose control of my emotions while interacting with my mother, as I have no father figure

So I'm non-compliant at home, at school I'm just shy and awkward
At home, I refuse to conform, and at school, I struggle socially, feeling insecure and uncomfortable

And I don't need no goddamn psychologist
I don't require a psychologist's assistance

Trynna diagnose why I have all these underlying problems
They don't need to analyze and find reasons behind my deep-rooted issues

Thinking he can try and solve them
Believing that someone can solve my problems through therapy

I'm outside chalking up drawings on the sidewalk
I find solace in expressing myself through art, drawing on the pavement

And in the front drive talking to myself
I engage in private conversations with myself in the driveway

Either that or inside hiding often, in the corner somewhere, quiet
Alternatively, I spend my time hiding indoors, often secluded and silent in a corner

Trying not to be noticed 'cause I'm crying and sobbing
I attempt to go unnoticed because I am overcome with tears and intense emotions

I had a bad day at school, so I ain't talking
My negative school experience has left me unwilling to communicate

Some cocksucker shoved me into a fucking locker
An individual insulted me and physically forced me into a locker

'Cause he said that I eyeballed him
The reason for his aggression was that he believed I was staring at him

And if you fall, I'll get you there
If you stumble or face hardships, I will be there to support you

I'll be your savior from all the wars that are fought inside your world
I will act as your protector against the battles and conflicts that exist within your mind and life

Please have faith in my words
I ask you to trust that what I say holds significance and truth

'Cause this is my legacy, legacy, here
This song represents and embodies the impact I will leave behind as part of my legacy

There's no guarantee, it's not up to me, you can only see
There is no certainty or control over how my legacy will be perceived, it is solely up to others to interpret

I used to be the type of kid that would always think the sky is falling
I used to have a pessimistic mindset, always fearing the worst

Why am I so differently wired in my noggin?
Why is my brain wired differently from others?

'Cause sporadic as my thoughts come, it's mind boggling
The unpredictable nature of my thoughts is bewildering

'Cause I obsess on everything, in my mind small shit bothers me
I obsess over even the smallest details, allowing insignificant matters to trouble me

But now my father, he said sayonara then split
My father left, bidding farewell, and never returned

But I don't give a shit, I'm fine as long as there's batteries in my Walkman
I do not care about his absence as long as I have batteries to power my Walkman

Nothing is the matter with me
There is nothing wrong or troubling about me

Shit look at the bright side, at least I ain't walking
I choose to focus on the positive, such as the fact that I don't have to walk

I bike ride through the neighborhood of my apartment
I enjoy riding my bike in the vicinity of my apartment

Complex on a ten speed which I've acquired parts that I find in the garbage
I have assembled a ten-speed bicycle using discarded parts I found in the trash

Headphones on, straight ahead and kids try and start shit
With my headphones on, I focus on moving forward, despite kids attempting to provoke me

But if this is all there is for me life offers
If this is the extent of what life has to offer me

Why bother even try and put up a fight? It's nonsense
Why should I make an effort to resist? It seems pointless

But I think a light bulb just lit up in my conscience
I suddenly had an enlightening realization

What about them rhymes I've been jottin'
What if I utilize the lyrics I've been writing

They're kinda giving me confidence
They provide me with a sense of self-assurance

Instead of tryna escape through my comics
Rather than using comics as an escape from reality

Why don't I just blast a little something like Onyx
Why not listen to a powerful song like Onyx to ignite my motivation and inspiration

To put me in the mood to wanna fight and write songs that say what I wanna say
To get me in a mindset where I desire to battle and create songs that express my true thoughts

To the kid that said that I eyeballed him
To confront the child who accused me of staring at him

Grab hold of my balls like 'that's right fight's on bitch'
Asserting my dominance and readiness for combat

Who would've knew from the moment I turned the mic on
Who could have predicted that when I started rapping

I could be iconic, and my conquest is word to Phife Dawg from a Tribe Called Quest
I have the potential to become iconic, inspired by the accomplishments of Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest

I used to be the type of kid that would always think the sky is falling
I used to possess a pessimistic mindset, constantly fearing catastrophe

Now I think the fact that I'm differently wired's awesome
Now I consider my unique nature to be remarkable

'Cause if I wasn't I wouldn't be able to work
My distinct wiring allows me to excel

Words like this and connect lines like crosswords
To compose lyrics like these and make connections similar to solving crosswords

And use my enemy's words as strength (strength)
I harness the words of my adversaries as a source of inner power

To try and draw from, and get inspired off 'em
To extract inspiration and motivation from their words

'Cause all my life I was told and taught I am not shit
Throughout my life, I was constantly made to believe that I am insignificant

By you whack fucking giant sacks of lying dog shit
By people like you who are pathetic and deceitful

Now you shut up bitch, I am talking
Now, be silent as I take the lead and express myself

Thought I was full of horseshit and now you fucking worship the ground on which I am walking
You used to believe I was full of nonsense, but now you admire and idolize me

Me against the world so what? I'm Brian Dawkins
Even though I face countless opposition, I remain strong and resilient like Brian Dawkins

Versus the whole oh and sixteen Lions offense
Just like Brian Dawkins going against an underperforming Lions offense

So bring on the Giants, Falcons and Miami Dolphins
I welcome any challenge or adversary, including the Giants, Falcons, and Dolphins

It's the body bag game bitch, I'm supplying coffins
I will dominate the competition, metaphorically burying them in body bags

'Cause you dicks, butt kiss, bunch of Brian Baldingers
You are all sycophants, constantly praising like Brian Baldinger

You gon' die a ball licker I've been diabolical
You will always remain subservient while I have been cunning and merciless

With this dialogue since '99 Rawkus
Using my lyrical ability to manipulate and destroy opponents since '99 on the Rawkus label

You don't respect the legacy I leave behind y'all can
You fail to acknowledge and appreciate the legacy I am creating

Suck a dick, the day you beat me, pigs'll fly out my ass
You will never defeat me, it is an absurd and impossible notion

And a flying saucer full of Italian sausage
An even more ludicrous scenario would be a UFO filled with Italian sausage

The most high exalting and I ain't halting
I continue to rise and excel, never ceasing or hesitating

'Til I die of exhaustion inhale my exhaust fumes (exhaust fumes)
I will persist until I perish, breathing in my own success and dominance

The best part about me is I am not you
I take pride in the fact that I am distinct and different from you

I'm me, and I'm the fire Marshall and this is my (this is my)
I am myself, and I am the one who puts out fires and controls the situation, and this song represents that

Legacy, legacy, here
This is my legacy, it exists and is relevant at this moment

This is my legacy, legacy, here
This is my legacy, it exists and is present

There's no guarantee, it's not up to me, you can only see
The perception and acceptance of my legacy is beyond my control and can only be observed

This is my legacy, legacy
This is my legacy, the lasting impact I will leave behind

Legacy, legacy
Legacy, the enduring result of my actions

Legacy, legacy
Legacy, the ongoing influence I will have