Legacy
Mistah F.A.B. & DJ Racks Lyrics

Um, one of the most talked about parts of your life
Starting with an inquiry about Faith Evans, the song begins with asking how they are doing since their break-up and the birth of their child, which had caused them to go through tough times that became a topic of conversation.

It's that Faith Evans right here
The song addresses Faith Evans as a celebrity known for her R&B music, collaborating with other artists such as Biggie Smalls or Notorious B.I.G. who makes a brief appearance in the song.

Venue after venue, I been through
The lyrics start building up a personal narrative, describing how Mistah F.A.B. has gone through multiple venues to perform before finally ending up in a hotel room with a woman he is interested in.

Come up to the telly so I could bend you
Mistah F.A.B. invites the woman back to the hotel room so they could have sex.

Send you you to the store, condoms and more
After inviting the woman to his hotel room, Mistah F.A.B. instructs her to go to the store to buy condoms and other items for their sexual encounter.

Jealous females call you sluts and whores
The song describes how other women criticize the woman Mistah F.A.B. is with by calling her derogatory terms such as 'slut' and 'whore.'

Seems like yesterday we used to rock the show
The song describes how this woman and Mistah F.A.B. used to perform together at shows in the past.

I laced the beat, you locked the flow
Mistah F.A.B. produced the instrumental for the song while the woman rapped over it, adding her own unique style to the lyrics.

Could it be my hardcore metaphor
Mistah F.A.B. contemplates whether his intense, gritty lyrics might have had an effect on the woman he is with, leading to their sexual encounter.

Make sweat pour on the bedroom floor?
Mistah F.A.B. asks whether his lyrics could have made the woman feel aroused enough to have sex with him and cause them to sweat profusely in the process.

Open up the Lex door
Mistah F.A.B. suggests that they leave the hotel room and get into his luxurious Lexus car together.

Jump on in, I'm kind of tired
As they enter the car, Mistah F.A.B. expresses his exhaustion and invites the woman to join him in the car.

I'm a roll blunts while you spin
Mistah F.A.B. rolls marijuana cigarettes while the woman puts on some music.

You twist up while I whip the bourbon
While the woman puts on music, Mistah F.A.B. mixes drinks with bourbon and ice.

You teach me while I'm standing, learning like
The woman teaches Mistah F.A.B. new things, and he is always open to learning from her.

You got your license, right? Alright, no swerving
Mistah F.A.B. checks if the woman has her driving license, and instructs her not to swerve while driving.

Hair blonde out, Madonna style, like a virgin
The woman's blonde hair is styled like Madonna, with Mistah F.A.B. playing on the song 'Like a Virgin' and stating that she is similar to a virgin.

Niggas see the ring, baguettes to death
The lyrics describe how men see the woman's ring, which is studded with baguette diamonds and come to the conclusion that Mistah F.A.B. is with a wealthy, desirable woman.

She looking for a man, honey he just left
Despite Mistah F.A.B.'s interest in her, the woman he is with is still looking for a man, as her last partner has recently left her.

And I knew I knew from the very first moment
The song switches its focus to Faith Evans, describing how Mistah F.A.B. knew from the moment he met her that she was someone special and that they were meant to be together.

That you were a king fit just for a queen
Mistah F.A.B. believes that Faith Evans deserves someone who is worthy of her, someone who can treat her like royalty, and that he is that person for her.

And I can tell from day one you were for me
Mistah F.A.B. is convinced that Faith Evans is the right person for him, from the very first day that he met her.

Who knew that this love would be the legacy
Mistah F.A.B. reflects on how his love for Faith Evans has become a major part of his life, and that their relationship may be remembered as their legacy.

And I'm so happy to say that I know you
Mistah F.A.B. expresses his happiness that he has had the opportunity to meet Faith Evans and get to know her personally.

My whole life was changed instantly
Mistah F.A.B. explains that his life was altered as soon as he met Faith Evans, implying a profound impact she has had on him.

And I was willing to play my position, yeah
Mistah F.A.B. acknowledges his readiness to play his part in their relationship and meet the expectations of Faith Evans.

When you made me your wife-to-be
The song references the couple's engagement and their plans to get married in the future.

You were right by my side
Faith Evans stood by Mistah F.A.B. through thick and thin, offering him emotional support and proving to be a true companion.

Through all the changes
Their relationship went through many different phases and stages, but through it all, Faith Evans remained steadfast and supportive.

We've been through everything
Faith Evans and Mistah F.A.B. have gone through many different experiences together, both good and bad, which have only strengthened their bond.

So far from strangers
The relationship between Mistah F.A.B. and Faith Evans goes far beyond what would be considered a casual acquaintance, as they have shared so much together.

You more like my best friend
Faith Evans has become more than just a romantic partner to Mistah F.A.B., but a genuine friend whose company he enjoys.

My perfect angel
Mistah F.A.B. portrays Faith Evans as an ideal and flawless figure, who has made a significant impact on his life.

I rock through thick and thin
Mistah F.A.B. expresses his commitment to staying by Faith Evans' side through both good and bad times in their relationship.

I loved you till the end
Mistah F.A.B. reaffirms his love for Faith Evans, promising to continue being loyal to her until the end of their lives.

Sometimes I get caught up imagining
The song reflects on Mistah F.A.B.'s tendency to slip into daydreams about his life and what it could have been.

The way things could have been
Mistah F.A.B. wonders how his life would have been different if certain events had not occurred or if things had gone differently for him.

And there's no way that we can press rewind
Despite Mistah F.A.B.'s musings, he acknowledges the fact that the past cannot be changed, and that there is no way to undo things that have already taken place.

We can't go back, we can't turn back the time
Mistah F.A.B. laments the fact that he cannot go back in time and tries to fix things or make different choices.

No, no
The song emphasizes that there is no way to change the past and that they must move on from their regrets and memories.

But we gon' always be together
Despite the fact that they can't change the past, Mistah F.A.B. is confident in the continued strength and solidity of his and Faith Evans' partnership.

Because, you know, we got a little shelly together
Mistah F.A.B. ends the song by recalling the fact that he and Faith Evans have a child together, who serves as a symbol of their shared past and enduring love.