It all started with BFAP (now known as Sunspot Jonz) and Luckyiam.PSC, who laid claim to the name of Mystik Journeymen in the early 1990s. By '94 they were locally legendary for throwing Underground Survivors shows, houseparty style at their loft - 4001 San Leandro Boulevard in East Oakland. That's where the Grouch hooked up with the Journeymen in 1995, just before they took off on their renowned first European tour.
Around the same time in the southern part of the state, Mid-city Los Angeles to be exact, 3 Melancholy Gypsys (Murs, Scarub & Eligh) were part of the almost mythic Log Cabin crew going back to 1993. Log Cabin later broke up and the Gypsys wandered separately. As it turned out, the 3 would cross paths again in the Bay Area and became Living Legends.
Aesop came to Oakland from Fresno, Arata from Osaka, and Bicasso from various points, East, West and elsewhere...
In 1999 the Legends shifted their center of gravity to Los Angeles, but their presence has definitely not diminished in Oakland and the Bay. You know it makes no difference where they stay because the universe revolves around them anyway. Over the years, the Journeymen and the Legends have rocked Europe, Japan, Australia and Canada numerous times, plus they've toured the USA, north and south, east coast, west coast and beyond ...
In the years since the Legends have continued releasing solo and crew projects and now have a catalog of over 50 full-length albums and numerous singles.
Never Fallin'
Living Legends Lyrics
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Never fallin down, down, down
Ever fallin down
Never fallin down, down, down
Ever fallin down
Even if I was blindsighted by Mac trucks in the side street in the alleyway in the born city, I would still make it back home
On a highway, no bulletins, no street signs, no other cars, no radio, no satellite, I still make it back home
Feel the earth, y'all, the fire, water, and sky, under his home, under his clothes, under his belt, its the varient sister tones
I never regret the wake and as the birth, shot forth on my feet, not my fins, I am a man defending the doubt
Dont forget gravity laws, the only thing keeping me from flight, wings of space, infinite night, down the sprial not in site
Down
Never falling down, down, down
Ever falling down
Great there is no father, it's her and her offspring
Nobody's offering help, skin ain't softening
Acts chopped to the ankles, her babies coughing
Maybe the check will come today, the waits exhausting
She's the pillar so she cant be tilted
Give her some the feeling as though they have a million to blow
Need no stilts to reach the stars
Teach the kids to reach with their heads and they each will be yours
I give a piece of me for her to have a piece of mind
Or a piece of your chicken cause its __ all the time
Shes thin and getting scared but she never lets on
Many men will not fall cause their mamas head strong (strong strong strong)
Down
Never fallin down, down, down
Ever fallin down
Pick your feet on up, why dont you get on up?
Lift your spirits up, damn I know this shit is tough
I flunked in high school, my pops he left me young
I often lost my cool, days i feel my mamas gun
i lost my only son when my girl she almost died
had abortion haunted by a babies eyes
And every reason lies cause you know the truth inside
You're feeling like a coward like the wrong person died
But you still gotta ride let the years pass em by
Never really knowing why, the questions why im always high
Down, down, down
Nver falling down
Down, down, down
Nver falling down
Look, we slipping and sliding, 808 big riding
Surping rock, balling while they concuring and dividing
Teeth glistening shining, listening to ourselfs lying
bleep'n a bleeping ego still trying
identifying with the why or whats
self hate'n is the scars and the cuts that
run deep down
not giving a fuck
behind the sweet sound of the new blues
batteling the truck full of sun roof to new shoes
chrome, neglecting the home
disrespecting the zone
the alsdkjflsd should of shown us
looking back before the time that they owned us
but never really owned a damn thing that spirit
sounding like
Down
Never falling down, down, down
Ever fallin down
im hella irresponsible
im possibly the cause
of the my subsecuent
downfall
now a take a pause
and relfect on my karma
and laws ive ignored
all the signs that could cause
a turn and redirected my preferred
course of acting
before curse of actions
the rehabiliation of the baddest on the planet
will center mark a mile stone of progress
the life changing tones of why hearts
and sould mean the most
learning voices be the search
and exume all the skeletons
a room full of deamons with an angel as a prisoner
shes tortured for the visitors
the listeners who read between the lines
are saying equistive to the disective syntheses
Down
Never falling down, down, down
Ever falling down
last night i took a field trip
kind of bent, hopped a fence
cut across a pate by a lake
down by the cemetary
reflcecting on my past present and current events
speach slurring venting to the moon
wishing she would answer me
not literal
but in the spiritual sense
we spoke me myself and i
but i wasnt alone
in fact it felt that picture of a beach w/ footprints
and the sand
you know the poem hanging
in grandmas home
where does love come from?
where does it go when its gone
what takes its place
and why does that space turn
hard as stone
another year i am older today
in many ways ive grown
but in my head them
questions still they roam
riding the bike
she said its like cycling in curcle
with your eyes closed
no hands blind fath is what she called it man
said lifes an ocean with a lot of commotion
once you dive in your x deep
but if you could swim it aint mattering
Down
Never falling down, down, down
Ever down
Down down down
Ever falling down
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The lyrics to this song by Living Legends indicate resilience and the refusal to be defeated. The repeated phrase "never falling down" emphasizes that the singer will not be defeated or knocked down, no matter what obstacles come their way. The first verse uses vivid imagery to convey this message, with the singer saying that even if they were hit by a truck, they would still make it home. The second verse talks about a mother struggling to take care of her children, but still not giving up. The third verse speaks of personal struggles, including failing school, losing a child, and drug addiction, but still continuing to persevere. The song concludes with the singer reflecting on the cyclical nature of life and love, but ultimately choosing to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Down
Never falling down, down, down
Never fallin down, down, down
Ever fallin down
Even if I was blindsighted by Mac trucks in the side street in the alleyway in the born city, I would still make it back home
No matter how many obstacles or hardships I face, I will always find my way back home
On a highway, no bulletins, no street signs, no other cars, no radio, no satellite, I still make it back home
Even when there is no guidance or support, I am capable of finding my way back home
Connected to the universe like a string of lights on the holiday, if one south doesn't mean the mind of bar who roam the stome
I am connected to the vastness of the universe, and even if one thing goes wrong, it doesn't affect my determination
Feel the earth, y'all, the fire, water, and sky, under his home, under his clothes, under his belt, its the varient sister tones
I am aware of the elements that make up the world, and they are a part of me, guiding me in my journey
I never regret the wake and as the birth, shot forth on my feet, not my fins, I am a man defending the doubt
I embrace each new day and the challenges it brings, standing on my own two feet and overcoming any uncertainties
Don't forget gravity laws, the only thing keeping me from flight, wings of space, infinite night, down the sprial not in site
I remember the laws of gravity that prevent me from flying, but I still strive for greatness, reaching for the stars despite the obstacles
Great there is no father, it's her and her offspring
In the absence of a father figure, a woman and her children stand strong together
Nobody's offering help, skin ain't softening
Despite the lack of assistance and support, she remains resilient and her resolve is unwavering
Acts chopped to the ankles, her babies coughing
She faces numerous challenges and struggles, with her children's health being a constant concern
Maybe the check will come today, the waits exhausting
She holds onto hope that financial help will arrive soon, as the wait has become draining and tiresome
She's the pillar so she cant be tilted
She is the foundation, unwavering and steadfast
Give her some the feeling as though they have a million to blow
Even in difficult times, she strives to bring joy and happiness to others, as if they have unlimited resources
Need no stilts to reach the stars
She doesn't require any external support or assistance to achieve her goals and dreams
Teach the kids to reach with their heads and they each will be yours
She instills in her children the importance of using their minds and intellect to succeed, and in doing so, they will fulfill her dreams
I give a piece of me for her to have a piece of mind
I sacrifice a part of myself to ensure her peace and tranquility
Or a piece of your chicken cause its __ all the time
Even when resources are limited, I am willing to share whatever I have to bring comfort and happiness
Shes thin and getting scared but she never lets on
Despite her vulnerability and fears, she remains strong and resilient, never showing her true emotions
Many men will not fall cause their mamas head strong (strong strong strong)
The strength and determination of a mother prevents many men from experiencing failure or giving up
Pick your feet on up, why dont you get on up?
Don't stay down, rise up and keep moving forward
Lift your spirits up, damn I know this shit is tough
Find the strength to uplift your mood and emotions, even though life can be incredibly difficult
I flunked in high school, my pops he left me young
I faced academic failures in high school, and my father abandoned me when I was still young
I often lost my cool, days i feel my mamas gun
There were moments when I struggled to control my anger, feeling the weight of my mother's influence and expectations
i lost my only son when my girl she almost died
I experienced the heartbreaking loss of my child when my partner faced a near-death experience
had abortion haunted by a babies eyes
The decision to have an abortion continues to haunt me, as I imagine the eyes of the unborn child
And every reason lies cause you know the truth inside
Despite the justifications and excuses, deep down, I am aware of the truth
You're feeling like a coward like the wrong person died
The guilt and self-doubt make you question if you are unworthy or if someone else should have died instead
But you still gotta ride let the years pass em by
Despite the hardships and regrets, you must keep moving forward and allow time to heal the wounds
Never really knowing why, the questions why im always high
I am constantly seeking answers and understanding, and sometimes resorting to substance use to cope with the uncertainty
Look, we slipping and sliding, 808 big riding
We are navigating through life's challenges and obstacles, with the powerful beats of the 808 guiding us
Surping rock, balling while they concuring and dividing
We rise above the negativity and thrive, while others try to conquer and create divisions
Teeth glistening shining, listening to ourselfs lying
We may present a glamorous and confident image, but deep down, we are aware of the lies we tell ourselves
bleep'n a bleeping ego still trying
Despite our inflated egos, we continue to strive and pursue our goals
identifying with the why or whats
We seek to understand the purpose and meaning behind our actions and choices
self hate'n is the scars and the cuts that
The scars and wounds we carry are a result of our self-hatred and destructive behaviors
run deep down
They have a profound impact on us, deeply ingrained within us
not giving a fuck
We adopt a carefree attitude, disregarding the opinions and judgments of others
behind the sweet sound of the new blues
Despite the beautiful melodic tunes, there lies a hint of sadness or melancholy
batteling the truck full of sun roof to new shoes
We fight against materialistic desires and superficial wants
chrome, neglecting the home
We focus on external appearances and achievements, disregarding the importance of a stable and nurturing home environment
disrespecting the zone
We disregard the boundaries or limits set for us, showing disrespect
the alsdkjflsd should of shown us
We search for guidance and direction, but the confusion and chaos have hindered our understanding
looking back before the time that they owned us
Reflecting on the past, before we were controlled or influenced by external factors or expectations
but never really owned a damn thing that spirit
Despite not possessing material wealth or possessions, our spirit remains unshakeable
sounding like
Resonating with
im hella irresponsible
I admit that I am extremely irresponsible
im possibly the cause
I may be the reason for
of the my subsecuent
of my subsequent
downfall
failure or downfall
now a take a pause
I pause for a moment
and relfect on my karma
and reflect on the consequences of my actions
and laws ive ignored
and the rules or principles I have disregarded
all the signs that could cause
all the signals or warnings that could lead to
a turn and redirected my preferred
a change in direction, altering my desired outcome
course of acting
way of behaving
before curse of actions
before the negative consequences of my actions
the rehabiliation of the baddest on the planet
the recovery or healing process for the toughest individuals on Earth
will center mark a mile stone of progress
will signify a significant achievement or milestone in personal growth
the life changing tones of why hearts
the transformative experiences that deeply affect our emotions
and sould mean the most
and have the greatest significance
learning voices be the search
we explore and seek knowledge through listening and learning from others
and exume all the skeletons
and uncover all the hidden secrets or past mistakes
a room full of deamons with an angel as a prisoner
we confront our inner demons and struggles, while an angelic presence represents the purity or goodness trapped within us
shes tortured for the visitors
this angelic part of us suffers when we allow negative influences or external distractions
the listeners who read between the lines
those who truly understand and interpret the hidden meanings behind the words
are saying equistive to the disective syntheses
are making insightful connections and interpretations
last night i took a field trip
recently, I embarked on a personal journey or exploration
kind of bent, hopped a fence
in an altered state of mind, I jumped over a fence
cut across a pate by a lake
took a shortcut through a meadow beside a lake
down by the cemetary
near the cemetery
reflcecting on my past present and current events
contemplating and analyzing my personal history, the present moment, and recent occurrences
speach slurring venting to the moon
expressing my thoughts and emotions in a slurred manner, unloading my frustrations to the moon
wishing she would answer me
hoping for a response or guidance from the moon, symbolizing a higher power or spiritual connection
not literal
not in a literal sense
but in the spiritual sense
instead, in a spiritual or metaphysical manner
we spoke me myself and i
I engaged in internal conversations with different aspects of my personality
but i wasnt alone
although physically alone, I felt the presence or influence of others
in fact it felt that picture of a beach w/ footprints
in fact, it felt like that famous picture of a beach with footprints
and the sand
and the sandy surface
you know the poem hanging
referring to the well-known poem that often accompanies the picture
in grandmas home
that would hang in my grandmother's house
where does love come from?
I contemplate the origin of love
where does it go when its gone
where does it disappear to when it no longer exists
what takes its place
what fills the void left by its absence
and why does that space turn
and why does that emptiness become
hard as stone
as immovable and unyielding as a solid rock
another year i am older today
another year has passed, and today I am older
in many ways ive grown
I have experienced personal growth and development in numerous aspects
but in my head them
but within my mind, those questions
questions still they roam
remain unanswered, wandering around
riding the bike
maneuvering through life's challenges
she said its like cycling in curcle
someone once told me it's like riding a bicycle in circles
with your eyes closed
but doing so blindly, without proper vision or guidance
no hands blind fath is what she called it man
without relying on anyone or anything, believing in something you can't see or fully understand
said lifes an ocean with a lot of commotion
life is a vast and tumultuous ocean, filled with chaos and turbulence
once you dive in your x deep
once you fully immerse yourself, you reach a certain depth
but if you could swim it aint mattering
but if you can navigate and adapt, the depth becomes irrelevant
Down, down, down
Never falling down
Never falling down, down, down
Ever falling down
Contributed by Aria K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
folzfamily
Pick your feet on up
Why dont you get on up
Lift your spirits up
Damn I know this shit is tough
I flunked in high school
My pops he left me young
I often lost my cool days, I feel my mama's gun
I lost my only son
When my girl she almost died
Had abortion haunted by a babies eyes
And every reason lies
Cause you know the truth inside
You're feeling like a coward, like the wrong person died
But still you gotta ride
Let the years pass 'em by
Never really knowing why
The questions why I'm always high
c0rry
Aesop
Bicasso
Eligh
Luckyiam
Scarub
Sunspot Jonz
The Grouch
Arata
Murs
Hook: Sample]
Down
Never falling down, down, down
Ever falling down
Never falling down, down, down
Ever falling down
[Verse 1: Eligh]
Even if I was blindsided by mack trucks
In the side street, in the alley way, in a foreign city
I'd still make it back home
On a highway
No bulletins no street signs, no other cars, no radio, no satellite
I'd still make it back home
Connected to the universe like a string of lights on the holiday
If one's out doesn't mean demise of all who roam the stome
Feel the earth char with the fire water and sky under his home under his toes, under his flows, under his belt
It's the Brian who sets the tones
I never regret the way canals of birth shot me forth on my feet Not my fins, I am a man to finish it out
Don't forget gravity laws
Only thing keeping me from flight
Wings of space, infinite night
Downward spiral not in sight
[Hook: Sample]
Down
Never falling down, down, down
Ever falling down
[Verse 2: The Grouch]
Great there is no father
It's her and her offspring
Nobodys offering help, skin ain't softening
Acts chopped to the ankles, her babies coughing
Maybe the check will come today, the wait's exhausting
She's the pillar so, she can't be tilted
Give her sons
The feeling as though, they got a million to blow
Need no stilts to reach the stars
Teach the kids to reach with their heads
And they each will be yours
I give a piece of me for her to have a piece of mind
Or a piece of your chicken 'cause it's ramen all the time
She's thin and getting scared but she never lets on
Many men will not fall cause their mama's head strong
[Hook: Sample]
Down
Never falling down, down, down
Ever falling down
[Verse 3: Sunspot Jonz]
Pick your feet on up
Why don't you get on up
Lift your spirits up
Damn I know this shit is tough
I flunked in high school
My pops he left me young
I often lost my cool days, I feel my mama's gun
I lost my only son
When my girl she almost died
Had abortion haunted by a babies eyes
And every reason lies
Cause you know the truth inside
You're feeling like a coward, like the wrong person died
But still you gotta ride
Let the years pass 'em by
Never really knowing why
The question's why I'm always high
[Hook: Sample]
Down
Never falling down, down, down
Ever falling down
Down, down, down
Ever falling down
[Verse 4: Bicasso]
Look
We slipping and sliding
808 kick riding
Serving rocks, balling, while they conquering and dividing
Teeth glistening shining
Listening to ourselves lying
Believe in a bleeding ego, still trying
Identifying with the why and the whats
Self hating is the scars and the cuts that run deep down
Not giving a fuck behind the sweet sound of the new blues
Rattling the truck from the sun roof to new shoes
Chrome
Neglecting the home
Disrespecting the zone
That Sankofa should of shown us
Looking back before the times that they owned us
But never really owned a damn thing that spirit sounding like
[Hook: Sample]
Down
Never falling down, down, down
Ever falling down
[Verse 5: Luckyiam]
I'm hella irresponsible, I'm possibly the cause
Of my subsequent downfall
Now a take a pause and reflect on my karma and laws
I've ignored all the signs that could cause
A turn and redirect my preferred
Course of action, before the curse of my actions
The rehabilitation of the baddest on the planet
Will set a mark, a mile stone of progress
The life changing tones of why heart and soul mean the most
Learning voices be the search and exume all my skeletons
A room full of demons where the angel was a prisoner
She's tortured for the visitors
The listeners who read between the lines
And stay inquisitive to dissect these sentences
[Hook: Sample]
Down
Never falling down, down, down
Ever falling down
[Verse 6: Scarub]
Last night I took a field trip
Kind of bent, hopped a fence
Cut across a playground and laid down in the cemetery
Reflecting on my past, present, and current events
Speech slurring venting to the moon I swear she was answering me
Not literal, but in the spiritual sense
We spoke me, myself, and I, but I wasn't alone
In fact it felt that picture of a beach with footprints and the sand
You know the poem hanging in grandmama's home
Where does love come from?
Where does it go when it's gone?
What takes its place?
And why does that space turn hard as stone?
Another year I am older today
In many ways I've grown
But in my head them questions still they roam
Riding the bike she said it's like cycling in circles
With your eyes closed
No hands blind faith is what she called it man
Said life's an ocean with a lot of commotion
Once you dive in, yeah it's deep
But if you could swim it ain't mattering
[Hook: Sample]
Down
Never falling down, down, down
Ever falling down
Down, down, down
Ever falling down
Down
Anthony Truman
I remember hearing someone else playing this in their car before and getting so hyped that someone else knew it lol
James Spicer
Lol that was me in 2020 when I heard someone listening to suicide boys what made me remember so good was they fact they were listening to the $$$ album
hunter l.
yup, those are moments you take note of.
Jose Ramos
That's so dope
Jibril LNDNY
I randomly remember this track and come back to it every other year.
Literally sends chills and gives me goosebumps everytime i listen.
This is indeed a "Classic" Living Legends, props to ya
And to whoever reading this, remember, we never falling down
ryanamaggio187
I do the same thing
dehumanizer101
Driving alone, bumping this through the streets. Its Ecstasy.
Ethan Liess
While On ecstasy🤫 Living legends, Oscar the grouch and eligh are some of the best artists to listen to while tripping
syndakitpanda1777
Underated,compliment
Jordan Denny
But you weren't commenting while doing so
RIGHT?