Legend
Joyner Lucas Rick Ross Lyrics

Shit, I close my eyes sometimes and I just think, like
Reflecting on my life, sometimes I wonder if what I've accomplished is even real.

Like, did you really do this shit, my nigga? Like
Questioning myself if I really accomplished what I set out to do.

Is this shit even real, cuz?
Inquiring if my success is genuine.

Ha, this shit crazy
Expressing disbelief in one's success.

I go to sleep and try to wake up with a clear conscience and shit
Striving to maintain moral clarity in the midst of success.

You feel me? Like
Asking for understanding from listeners.

I done been through the mud
Overcoming struggles and adversity to achieve success.

A nigga sacrificed a lot to get to the endzone, my nigga
Making significant sacrifices to achieve success.

Just tryna give our kids a better life than we had it, nigga
Aspiring to provide better opportunities for future generations.

I always wanted to change the cycle and
Desiring to break a cycle of poverty and struggle for future generations.

Create a new generation and pass down everythin' I worked for, my nigga
Building a new legacy and leaving a lasting impact for one's family and community.

I'm just I'm just thinkin' out loud
Processing thoughts and emotions through songwriting.

I wonder where life would probably take me, yeah
Questioning where one's future will lead.

Won't break me, yeah
Determined to overcome obstacles and resist failure.

I show some love to niggas who hate me, yeah (yeah)
Choosing to extend kindness to those who treat me poorly.

That's crazy, yeah
Commenting on the ironic nature of the situation.

I kept my cool without no AC, yeah (word)
Maintaining one's composure in difficult situations despite a lack of resources or support.

Got somethin' to prove,
Motivated to demonstrate one's abilities and worth.

I jumped in the pool and now I'm wavy, yeah (splash)
Taking risks and experiencing success as a result.

And lately I've been tryna hold my blessin's
Appreciating success and striving to maintain it.

You talk to God, but you don't know the message
Reflecting on the role of religion in one's life and the difficulty of interpreting messages from a deity.

Those are lessons (yeah)
Acknowledging the value of experiences as teaching opportunities.

Walkin' in circles, without no direction
Feeling lost and purposeless.

No exceptions (whoa)
Understanding that life has no guarantees or exceptions.

Don't give advice if you don't know the pressure
Refraining from giving advice unless one has experienced similar pressures and challenges.

Close your lips
Advising others to remain silent if they lack knowledge or understanding of a situation.

'Cause half of you more full of shit than colon cleanses (woo)
Critiquing those who speak without wisdom or knowledge.

I was born in inside a manger (word)
Referencing a humble upbringing to highlight one's journey and accomplishments.

And no one ever did me favors, now I'm highly favored (yeah)
Achieving success despite a lack of advantages or connections.

I finally made it out the hood, now I ain't got no neighbors (nope)
Breaking free from a difficult environment and achieving success.

So before you talk to me, you gotta sign a waiver (woo)
Requiring those who speak to you to take responsibility for their words.

Post-traumatic stress disorder keep my conscience racin'
Dealing with the mental and emotional effects of trauma.

Deep inside my thoughts
Experiencing introspective and reflective thinking.

Wonder how much I can grow, if I just even out my flaws (yeah)
Considering how to improve oneself and reach one's full potential.

How I teach myself I'm still a winner even when I lost
Fostering a mindset of perseverance and resilience.

And if I lose, I know I'll still be on, even when I'm off
Staying positive and maintaining momentum even during tough times.

I took my chances and I'm eatin' now
Taking risks and experiencing success as a result.

I'm finally learnin' all the shit I used to read about
Gaining knowledge and experience through hard work and determination.

Now I could live all of the shit I used to dream about
Achieving success and fulfilling one's aspirations from earlier in life.

'Cause niggas tried to leave me out
Overcoming obstacles and unfair treatment from others.

But I learned to get revenge through my success and so we even now
Using one's success as a form of revenge and retribution against those who doubted or underestimated them.

I stare at my reflection 'cause I like what I see (I like what I see)
Feeling confident and satisfied with oneself and accomplishments.

All them years at CVS workin' them nights on my feet
Remembering a difficult and challenging period in one's life.

Ain't a nigga where I'm from'll reach the heights that I'll reach (word)
Achieving significant success that exceeds the accomplishments of others in their community.

I'll risk it all to give this life to my seed
Willing to sacrifice everything for the benefit and well-being of one's children.

And if I die today I'm goin' out a fuckin' legend
Confident in one's accomplishments and willing to be remembered as a legend.

They gon' play this when I'm gone and I'll be resurrected (look)
Believing that one's legacy and music will live on after death.

I done seen a couple niggas lose they life over a dollar (huh)
Recognizing the dangerous and deadly consequences of money and greed.

Henny hit the hardest when it's not an outsider
Alcohol has the greatest effect when consumed in large amounts.

Better keep your money close 'cause that's the only thing that's honest
Advising caution and protection of one's finances and resources.

Everybody thuggin' 'til they gotta face your honor
People act tough and fearless until they have to face the consequences of their actions.

'64 Impala, hoppin', scrapin' bumpin' chronic
Referencing a popular car and music culture in black communities.

Ridin' solo 'cause these pussy-niggas out here countin' pockets (huh)
Traveling alone because others are too focused on money and material possessions.

Stackin' all my money, at the same time lackin' knowledge
Prioritizing making money over gaining knowledge and wisdom.

Homegrown in the south is in my blood and body-body
Having a strong connection to one's southern heritage and upbringing.

You say you own your masters, can you tell me what they worth?
Challenging others to prove their financial success and ownership.

I still be havin' flashes 'cause it came from doin' dirt
Experiencing trauma and guilt due to past negative actions and decisions.

Fifty restaurants all poppin' and I still be poppin' Percs (huh)
Being financially successful but still struggling with addiction and substance abuse.

Get you to support but then they rob you for your merch (why)
Highlighting the financial exploitation and theft that can occur in the music industry.

Shot her in the foot, what pussy-boy, you rockin' skirts? (gang)
Insulting someone for their cowardice and femininity.

Pj to Miami where you know who got to work
Traveling from one location to another to conduct business or illegal activities.

Got the condo on the beaches, let the bitches come and twerk (twerk)
Enjoying luxurious living and sexual activities with women.

Woke up out a coma, fuck around and fuck a nurse
Recovering from a serious health issue and engaging in sexual activity with a nurse.

Said, if I die today I'm goin' out a fuckin' legend
Reiterating the confidence and assurance in one's legacy and accomplishments.

And if they play this when I'm gone and I'll be resurrected
Believing that one's music will live on after death and continue to be enjoyed.

(Maybach music)
Signature musical tag representing Rick Ross's record label.

I was lookin' to the dope boys in the FUBU
Referencing the popular clothing brand FUBU and aspiring to achieve success similar to that of drug dealers.

Now they lookin' up to us, you heard me? (Uh)
Becoming a successful role model and inspiration for others to follow.