The Legacy Ft. Gang Starr
Group Home Lyrics


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[Intro: Melachi The Nutcracker]
Yo this is the Nutcracker, youknawhatI'mmsayin?
I got my mine Lil Dap, and my man Guru from Gang Starr
With my man DJ Premier on the track
So sit back, and hold your head
And witness the legacy of street knowledge
KnawhatImean?
{Guru}
Once again, it's the gang from the Group Home
watch out we two grown
Little niggas, bustin out on your ass, in the new zone
Using new chrome, to settle thief and cop a new home
Realest history, time to seal this victory
Mastermind, one of a kind, that's why your chick stick to me
And sick to me, the way my voice melts the track
Giving MC's fifty lashes, puttin welts in your backs
Why you talkin all that, I'mma dap in the hoopdy
Plottin on your weirdos, 'cause most of why'all are male groupies
Throw you some panties, for you femenine side
I'm flippin on you, fuck my gentleman side
I'm gettin bent and then ride, straight to where you rest
Vigilante shots, thunder going straight to you vest
So much anger, but you thought you knew me best
We livin legacy, and yo I'm thankful to be blessed (*echo*)

[Chorus: Melachi The Nutcracker, Guru (repeat 1.5X)]
Superior, all soldiers are obedient
With wars unsure, and the fools shall face punishment




We want to infatrate the premicise, why'all prejudice
We livin legacy, real niggas will remember us

Overall Meaning

The song "The Legacy" by Group Home featuring Gang Starr is a powerful and insightful commentary on the harsh realities of inner-city life. The song is introduced by the Nutcracker, who sets the tone for what's to come by describing the legacy of "street knowledge." Guru then takes over and lays down some hard-hitting verses that showcase his lyrical prowess. He describes the struggle of young black men in America and the challenges they face every day. He talks about using new weapons to "settle thief and cop a new home" and references the realness of their history.


The chorus of the song reinforces the notion that the legacy of real niggas will always be remembered, even in the face of prejudice and uncertainty. The lyrics describe the soldiers who are obedient, the wars that are unsure, and the punishments that await fools. This is a poignant and powerful message that speaks to the struggles of black Americans, both in the past and present.


Overall, "The Legacy" is a lyrically masterful and socially relevant song that continues to resonate with hip-hop fans today.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo this is the Nutcracker, youknawhatI'mmsayin?
Melachi The Nutcracker introduces himself and the rest of the Group Home while asking if the listeners can understand what he's saying.


Once again, it's the gang from the Group Home
Group Home is back on the scene with a new song.


watch out we two grown
The members of Group Home have matured and are ready to take on the rap world.


Little niggas, bustin out on your ass, in the new zone
Although they may be considered small, Group Home is breaking into a new area of rap with their music.


Using new chrome, to settle thief and cop a new home
The members of Group Home use new weapons to protect themselves and earn money to buy a new home.


Realest history, time to seal this victory
Group Home aims to make their history and their victory in the rap industry a reality.


Mastermind, one of a kind, that's why your chick stick to me
One member of Group Home is a mastermind, unique and attractive to women because of his talents.


And sick to me, the way my voice melts the track
The same member of Group Home is proud of his voice's smooth and captivating effect on the music.


Giving MC's fifty lashes, puttin welts in your backs
Group Home is punishing other MC (masters of ceremony) rappers with their music and lyrics.


Why you talkin all that, I'mma dap in the hoopdy
The members of Group Home don't appreciate other rappers talking too much and are ready to attack.


Plottin on your weirdos, 'cause most of why'all are male groupies
Group Home is targeting other rappers who they think are fake or are only following them because they're men and groupies.


Throw you some panties, for you femenine side
The members of Group Home are mocking the rappers they are attacking and implying that they are feminine.


I'm flippin on you, fuck my gentleman side
One member of Group Home is being aggressive towards other rappers, disregarding his polite side.


I'm gettin bent and then ride, straight to where you rest
The members of Group Home are getting high and heading towards the location of the rappers they're targeting.


Vigilante shots, thunder going straight to you vest
Group Home is shooting at their targets and their bullets may penetrate their bulletproof vests.


So much anger, but you thought you knew me best
The anger and aggression of the members of Group Home may come as a surprise to their targets.


We livin legacy, and yo I'm thankful to be blessed (*echo*)
The members of Group Home recognize that they are making a name for themselves through their music and feel blessed to do so.


Superior, all soldiers are obedient
The members of Group Home and other skilled rappers are superior and can follow directions easily.


With wars unsure, and the fools shall face punishment
Uncertainty in the rap industry may cause issues; rappers who don't take rapping seriously may face consequences.


We want to infatrate the premicise, why'all prejudice
Group Home wants to break the norm and challenge the prejudices of the rap industry.


We livin legacy, real niggas will remember us
Group Home is confident that they are making a lasting impact on the rap industry that will be remembered by other skilled rappers.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: KEITH ELAM, JIMMY HEATH, CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN

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Comments from YouTube:

@UptownKash

Group Home always bring the best outta Premier!! πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@shopwrecker1785

Like he enjoyed recording wit them…you can tell, first album classic shyt only all throughout

@UBZUKki

Works both ways

@rowanmelrose4600

Guru is soo slept on

@frankshelton5102

Them Crooklyn Katz

@vman2019

How can anyone not like this? Hip hop at its peak. It's like will never be seen again

@danktator2055

yo check out apathy his most recent album is Handshakes with Snakes. there's plenty people out there who are keeping hip hop real.

@SatiricalGiant

It'll never die the underground won't let real hip hop diminish but the mainstream does

@designatedpiledriver8216

@@danktator2055 yes apathy is DOPE. But not like this!!!

@anthonylbrown-vm2pq

GURU YOU ARE MISSED REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER πŸŒ·πŸ‘‘πŸŽΆβ€οΈβœŠπŸ½

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