Legacy
Eminem Feat Sia Lyrics

Tell me where to go, tell me what to do
I am willing to follow your guidance and instructions.

I'll be right there for you
I will support and be by your side.

Tell me what to say, no matter if it's true
I will speak the words you want me to, even if they may not be completely truthful.

I'll say it all for you
I am willing to express everything on your behalf.

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

Why am I so differently wired? Am I a martian?
I question why my thoughts and behaviors are unique and unconventional.

What kind of twisted experiment am I involved in
I wonder if I am part of some strange and distorted experiment.

Because I don't belong in this world
I feel like I don't fit in or belong in this society.

That’s why I'm scoffing at authority, defying often
I rebel against authority figures and frequently defy their commands.

Flying off at the handle with my mom, no dad
I tend to get angry and lose control when arguing with my mother, as I don't have a father figure.

So I’m non-complying at home, at school I’m just shy and awkward
I refuse to conform at home, while at school, I am introverted and socially uncomfortable.

And no I don’t need no goddamn psychologist
I don't believe I require the assistance of a psychologist.

Trynna diagnose why I have all these underlying problems
Attempting to diagnose the root causes of my deep-seated issues.

Thinking he can try and solve them
Believing that a psychologist can successfully solve my problems.

I’m outside chalking up drawings on the sidewalk
I am outside drawing with chalk on the pavement.

And in the front drive talking to myself
Engaging in self-conversation while standing in the front driveway.

Either that or inside hiding often to going somewhere quiet
Either engaging in solitude indoors or finding a secluded place for peace and quiet.

Trying not to be noticed because I'm crying and sobbing
Attempting to avoid attention while feeling emotional and shedding tears.

I had a bad day at school so I ain't talking
Having had a negative experience at school, I am choosing not to speak about it.

Some cocksucker shoved me into a fucking locker
An individual aggressively pushed me into a locker, disrespectfully.

And he said that I eyeballed him
He falsely accused me of giving him a hostile look.

And if you fall, I'll get you there
If you stumble or encounter difficulties, I will provide assistance and support.

I'll be your savior from all the wars that are fought inside your world
I will be your savior, helping you overcome the internal battles you face.

Please have faith in my words
Trust in what I am saying.

'Cause this is my legacy, legacy, here
This is my lasting impact and contribution to the world.

There’s no guarantee, it’s not up to me, you can only see
The outcome is uncertain and beyond my control, only time will reveal it.

I used to be the type of kid that would always think the sky is falling
I used to possess a pessimistic outlook, constantly anticipating disaster.

Now I think the fact that I'm differently wired's awesome
I now perceive my unique wiring and mindset as something remarkable.

'Cause sporadic as my thoughts come, it's mind-boggling
The unpredictability and sporadic nature of my thoughts is astonishing.

'Cause I obsess on everything and my mind is small shit
I fixate on every little detail and minor issues preoccupy my mind.

Bothers me but now my father, he said sayonara and then split
It troubles me, but my father bid farewell and left.

But I don’t give a shit I'm fine as long as
Despite not caring about the situation, I am content as long as

There's batteries in my Walkman nothing is the matter with me
As long as my Walkman has batteries, I don't have any concerns or issues.

Shit look at the bright side at least I ain’t walking
Well, on the bright side, I am still able to ride a bike instead of walking.

I bike ride through the neighborhood of my apartment
I cycle around the area where my apartment is located.

Complex on a ten-speed which I've acquired parts that I
I have built a ten-speed bicycle using parts I collected.

Found in the garbage, a frame and put tires on it
I salvaged a bicycle frame from trash and added tires to complete it.

Headphones on, straight ahead and kids tryin to start shit
I wear headphones, ignoring the children who attempt 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
There is no point in resisting or making an effort, it seems futile.

But I think a light bulb just lit up in my conscience
However, I feel a sudden realization or understanding in my mind.

What about those rhymes I've been jottin'
What if I utilize and express my written verses?

They are kinda giving me confidence
They are providing me with a sense of self-assurance.

Instead of tryina escape through my comics
Rather than trying to find solace in reading comic books,

Why don't I just blast a little something like Onyx
Why don't I listen to aggressive music like Onyx

To put me in the mood to wanna fight and write songs that
In order to inspire myself to write songs that provoke a fighting spirit

Say what I wanna say to the kid that said that I eyeballed him
Express my true thoughts and feelings to the kid who falsely accused me of giving him a hostile look

Grab hold of my balls like that's right fight's on bitch
Asserting my masculinity and readiness to engage in a physical confrontation

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

I could be iconic, and my conquest is
I could become an iconic figure, and my journey is

Is word to Phife Dawg from a Tribe Called Quest
A reference and homage to Phife Dawg, a member of the hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest

This is my legacy, legacy, here
This is the lasting impact and influence I leave behind

There’s no guarantee, it’s not up to me, you can only see
The outcome is uncertain and beyond my control, it can only be observed

I used to be the type of kid that would always think the sky is falling
I once held a pessimistic mindset, always anticipating catastrophe

Why am I so differently wired in my nogging?
Why do I possess such a unique and unconventional mindset?

'Cause the fact that I'm differently wired is awesome
Because being uniquely wired is actually incredible and inspiring

'Cause if I wasn't I wouldn't be able to work
Because if I wasn't wired differently, I wouldn't possess the ability

Words like this and connect lines like crosswords
To create and construct lyrics like these, forming connections similar to crossword puzzles

And use my enemy's words as strength
To utilize the words of my adversaries as a source of strength

To try and draw from, and get inspired off em
To derive inspiration from them and be motivated by their words

'Cause all my life I was told and taught I am not shit
Throughout my life, I was consistently told and taught that I am worthless

By you wack fucking giant sacks of lying dog shit
By individuals who are despicable liars and completely worthless themselves

Now you shut up bitch, I am talking
Now that I have achieved success, you should be quiet and listen to me

Thought I was full of horseshit and now
You initially believed I was full of nonsense and lies, but now

You fucking worship the ground in which I am walking
You now highly admire and praise me

Me against the world so what? I'm Brian Dawkins
Even if I am up against the entire world, it doesn't matter because I am confident like Brian Dawkins

Versus the whole 0 and 16 Lions offense
Comparable to facing the entire winless offense of the Detroit Lions

So bring on the Giants Falcons and Miami Dolphins
I am ready to face tough opponents like the New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, and Miami Dolphins

It's the body bag game bitch I'm supplying coffins
I am dominating to such an extent that I am providing coffins for my defeated opponents

'Cause you dicks, butt kiss, a bunch of Brian Baldingers
You are all suck-ups and kiss asses, similar to Brian Baldinger

You gon die a ball licker I've been diabolical
You are going to die while still being a submissive follower, while I have been cunning and brilliant

With this dialogue since 99 Rawkus
With my unique way of expressing thoughts since 1999 under the Rawkus label

You don't respect the legacy I leave behind y'all can
You fail to acknowledge and appreciate the impact of my legacy

Suck a dick, the day you beat me pigs'll fly out my ass
The day you manage to defeat me is the day something impossible occurs

And a flying saucer full of Italian sausage
Specifically, a UFO filled with Italian sausage

The most high exalting and I ain't halting
With elevated confidence and determination, I am not stopping

Till I die of exhaustion inhale my exhaust fumes
I will continue relentlessly until I am exhausted, inhaling the fumes of my own success

The best part about me is I am not you
The greatest aspect of my identity is that I am not like you

I am me, I'm a fire marshall and this is my
I am authentically myself, comparable to a fire marshall, and this is my

Legacy, legacy, here
I am leaving behind a lasting impact and influence

This is my legacy, legacy, here
This is my contribution and imprint on the world

There’s no guarantee, it’s not up to me, you can only see
The outcome is uncertain and beyond my control, it can only be witnessed

This is my legacy, legacy
This is the lasting effect I leave behind

Legacy, legacy
The impact and influence I leave behind