Legacy
Eminem :: Teh-Music.Com :: Lyrics
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Is what I'll never see
That's my blessing passed
To eternity
To my young kings
To my soldiers
Sometimes you'll feel the
Whole weight of the world
But remember my king
There's nothing you can't do
There's nothing to fear
Heart of a lion
It will light up this world
When you walk in the darkness
You'll see through it all
Your fathers mind
Like my fathers mind
The most powerful gift
That you will ever find
So speak with truth
And get what's yours
There's nothing you can't reach
The world is yours
When the years pass by
Lift your head up high
When you walk and you carry yourself
You will rise
Remember I told you you're the Strongest alive?
Natural born leader
Now show them your guide
Esta familia es más que la sangre
En tu corazón yo te mando un ángel
Y le pido
Que te bendiga siempre
Y que te cuide mi hijo
Que te bendiga siempre
Y que te cuide mi hijo
I'm proud of the man
That you helped me become
I know I'm not perfect
But I'll give you my all
I'm proud of you
For everyday day that I stand
And after that day
Forever with love
You're made from the stars
That shine in the heavens
You were made to win
And to me you were given
My father once told me
"You're better than me"
Now I say it to you
My legacy
Esta familia es más que la sangre
En tu corazón yo te mando un ángel
Y le pido
Que te bendiga siempre
Y que te cuide mi hijo
Esta familia es más que la sangre
En tu corazón yo te mando un ángel
Y le pido
Que te bendiga siempre
Y que te cuide mi hijo
In "Legacy," Eminem reflects on the idea of leaving a lasting impact and guiding the younger generation. He begins by acknowledging that his own legacy is something he will never personally witness, but he sees it as a blessing that will continue on for eternity. He emphasizes this point by addressing his "young kings" and "soldiers," reminding them that they may sometimes feel overwhelmed by the weight of the world on their shoulders. However, he assures them that they have the power to overcome any obstacle and conquer their fears. Their courage and strength, symbolized by the heart of a lion, will illuminate the world even in its darkest moments.
Eminem acknowledges the importance of mental fortitude, stating that the mind he inherited from his father is the most powerful gift one could ever receive. He encourages the younger generation to always speak the truth and claim what is rightfully theirs, reminding them that there are no limits to what they can achieve. The world is theirs to conquer. As the years go by, he tells them to hold their heads high and carry themselves with confidence and pride. Through this, they will rise and become the strongest beings alive, as he always believed they would be. Eminem wants them to understand that they are natural-born leaders and should use their strengths to guide and inspire others.
In the Spanish verses of the song, Eminem further emphasizes the importance of family, stating that family is more than just blood. He wishes to send his children an angel to bless and protect them, showing his utmost love and care for them. These verses highlight his pride in the person he has become, acknowledging his imperfections but promising to give his children everything he has. He reassures them that they are made from something extraordinary, comparing them to the stars in the heavens. They are destined to succeed and were given to him as a gift.
Eminem concludes the song by referencing his own father's words to him, when his father told him that he was better than him. Now he passes on this sentiment to his children, telling them that they are better than him and that they should embrace their own legacy. His legacy is not just about the bloodline but about the love and guidance he offers to his children. He wants them to know that their family is more than just biological connections; it is a bond that extends deep into their hearts. Through these lyrics, Eminem expresses his pride, love, and hope for his children to carry on his legacy, making it even greater than his own. He wants them to be blessed, protected, and guided in all their endeavors.
Line by Line Meaning
My legacy
The impact and influence I leave behind
Is what I'll never see
I won't be able to witness the effects of my legacy
That's my blessing passed
It's the gift I bestow
To eternity
To last forever
To my young kings
To the future generation of leaders
To my soldiers
To those who fight and support the cause
Sometimes you'll feel the
At times, you may experience the
Whole weight of the world
Overwhelming burden of life's challenges
On your shoulders
Resting upon you
But remember my king
However, always recall
There's nothing you can't do
You have the ability to achieve anything
There's nothing to fear
No need to be afraid
Heart of a lion
Courageous and strong spirit
It will light up this world
It has the power to illuminate and inspire
When you walk in the darkness
During times of uncertainty and difficulty
You'll see through it all
You'll have clarity and understanding
Your fathers mind
The wisdom inherited from previous generations
Like my fathers mind
Similar to the wisdom I received
The most powerful gift
Extremely valuable and impactful present
That you will ever find
That you will ever come across
So speak with truth
Communicate with honesty
And get what's yours
Claim what rightfully belongs to you
There's nothing you can't reach
No goal or aspiration beyond your grasp
The world is yours
You have the potential to conquer it all
When the years pass by
As time continues to flow
Lift your head up high
Hold your confidence and pride
When you walk and you carry yourself
When you conduct yourself with dignity
You will rise
You will consistently progress and succeed
Remember I told you you're the Strongest alive?
Recall my words that you possess unparalleled strength
Natural born leader
Inherently equipped to guide and inspire others
Now show them your guide
Now demonstrate your leadership to others
Esta familia es más que la sangre
This family is more than just blood relations
En tu corazón yo te mando un ángel
In your heart, I send you an angel
Y le pido
Que te bendiga siempre
And I ask
That it blesses you always
Y que te cuide mi hijo
And that it protects you, my son
I'm proud of the man
I feel a deep sense of pride for the person
That you helped me become
Who you have contributed to shaping me into
I know I'm not perfect
I am aware of my flaws and imperfections
But I'll give you my all
Nevertheless, I will give you my utmost effort and dedication
I'm proud of you
I have immense admiration for you
For everyday day that I stand
For each day that I exist and endure
And after that day
And even beyond that period
Forever with love
Eternally and affectionately
You're made from the stars
Your essence is akin to the celestial bodies
That shine in the heavens
That radiate in the sky
You were made to win
You were created to achieve victory
And to me you were given
And I was entrusted with you
My father once told me
In the past, my father conveyed to me
You're better than me
That you possess greater qualities than I do
Now I say it to you
Now I express the same sentiment to you
My legacy
The impact and influence I leave behind
Esta familia es más que la sangre
This family is more than just blood relations
En tu corazón yo te mando un ángel
In your heart, I send you an angel
Y le pido
And I ask
Que te bendiga siempre
That it blesses you always
Y que te cuide mi hijo
And that it protects you, my son
Esta familia es más que la sangre
This family is more than just blood relations
En tu corazón yo te mando un ángel
In your heart, I send you an angel
Y le pido
And I ask
Que te bendiga siempre
That it blesses you always
Y que te cuide mi hijo
And that it protects you, my son
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Henry Ortega Flores
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mystic_doge
Em’s music was there for me when no one else was.
Lama Fache
I was but you didn't give a f*** about me. It's a joke lol. Em's music was there for me when no one else was for me too ;)
Lama Fache
Dm Wreath XD
Austin sujil
True.I feel you brother 🖤😘
TxSpark BGMI
❤❤
Mc Hobbit
Same!! When I was bullied in school and miserable, I'd come home and blast Eminem every day. I will always be so thankful for that because it kept me going.
Rocky Waters
Honestly I think this is Eminems most underrated song, the rhyme scheme is insane, and the fact you can picture everything he says like a movie while maintaining that same rhyme scheme throughout is just a testament to how much of genius he is with a pen. Seriously underrated song.
Funtime Gaming And Friends
How could anyone underrate Marshall!? The shit he went through his whole life? The way he doesn't care about the fame but he does it for the honor and to help people through this stuff too!? I can't believe any of his songs could be hated! I have been listening to him for let's just say a very long time and I can actually understand a majority of his music on a more personal level but I would never hate this man. Marshall is a fucking god amongst us mere mortals! All shall know his name and praise him for his gifts!!
Elisha Asuquo
Exactly
Funtime Gaming And Friends
@Elisha Asuquo I am glad someone actually agrees with us especially with me after all the disrespect I have been given :)