Legend
Olexesh Lyrics

Shootdown
The song begins with a general call-to-action for something drastic.

Yeah, ja, yeah, ah, yeah
A simple repetition of exclamatory sounds that signal the start of a performance.

OL, Frankfurt (yeah), Casablanca
Proudly announcing the artist’s name and his connection to different cities, emphasizing his global reach and image.

La Fouine, 385, Baby (yeah)
Naming other rappers, highlighting collaboration and possibly mutual support in the industry.

K-K-Kickdown mit den Cops
The use of onomatopoeia to describe a confrontation with the police.

Dick Frauen hängen mir am Cock
The artist brags about his sexual appeal and prowess with women.

Dir gefällt, was du siehst
A direct address to someone who likes what the artist is doing or showing.

Jetzt ist die Rolex echt, 385i
Perhaps implying that the artist has upgraded his material possessions and/or his status, with a reference to his car model and expensive watch brand.

Le-Le-Le-Legend, yeah
Reiterating the central theme of the song, that the artist sees himself as a legend.

In meiner Gegend bin ich Legend, ey
The artist asserts that he is a legend in his neighborhood or in a more specific context.

Ja, sie behandeln uns wie Legends
Acknowledging the special treatment and respect that successful artists receive.

Wie wurde ich zu einer Legend?
Reflecting on the factors or actions that led to the artist’s current status and fame.

Legend, Legend, Legend (ja, ah)
The chorus repeats the title of the song and reinforces the idea of the artist being a legend.

Fünfzehntausend für 'ne Clubshow
Revealing a lucrative source of income for the artist, a high price for performing at a club.

Fünfzig Flaschen für die Jungs, und
Splurging on expensive alcohol for his entourage or friends.

Runter, Baby, komm jetzt hoch, und
Suggesting a sexual proposition to someone, with a tone of confidence and assertiveness.

Kann's nicht leiden, wenn sie post, und
Disliking when someone (perhaps an ex-girlfriend or a rival) posts something on social media, possibly to provoke him.

Dis ist für die Straße, für den Parkplatz, Bratan (hah)
The artist affirms that his music is meant for the streets and any public venue, while addressing his audience with a Russian slang term for brother or friend.

Ich hab' es schwarz auf weiß, idéal, Bastard
Claiming to have evidence or proof of something, while using a French word for ideal and an insult to refer to someone indirectly.

Ich bezahl', sie nimmt in' Mund, und
Boasting about his financial power and sexual exploits, using vulgar language.

(?), drück' ihn weg, und
An unclear phrase that might describe a sexual act or drug use, suggesting a hedonistic lifestyle.

Pillen Techno, alles Ghetto
A reference to a music genre and drug culture, possibly describing the environment the artist comes from or associates with.

Schneid die Fessel los, Bass gibt Tempo (hah)
The artist encourages his listeners to free themselves from constraints and enjoy the music, while using a pun on the word bass to suggest a faster pace of life.

Häng' ab in der Hood, schreib' meinen Text, Bratan (hah)
Describing a typical day or creative process, including interacting with friends and acquaintances, and addressing his audience with a slang term for brother again.

Ich hör' niemals auf mit Kief am dual pacan (hah)
Implying that the artist uses marijuana frequently or constantly, with another pun on words (a reference to a brand of headphones as well).

Zwanzigtausend für den Clip weg, Major, idéal, Hongkong-Business (ja)
Revealing another source of income or investment, with references to a music label, French for ideal again, and a city in China associated with business opportunities and competition.

La-Fouine-Feature, jeder Oldschool-Bratan kennt es
Mentioning a collaboration with a well-known rapper, and affirming that many people in the hip-hop community are familiar with it.

Frankfurt, Paris, überall läuft Olexesh, Bratan (yeah)
Boasting about his international popularity and reach, naming two other cities besides Frankfurt and using the same slang term for brother again.

Klack-klack-klack-kack (?), ah, Ghetto Youth, Bratan
A nonsensical or ambiguous phrase that emphasizes a rhythmic beat and a sense of youthful energy or rebellion, while using the same slang term for brother again.

Kickdown mit den Cops
Repeating a line from earlier, reinforcing the theme of confrontation with law enforcement.

Legend, Legend, Legend
Repeating the chorus once more, with a sense of finality and triumph.

Germany, Marokko, Casablanca, Frankfurt
A collection of geographical names that connect the artist to different places or cultures, possibly emphasizing his global identity or heritage.

Bahnhofsviertel, Streetlife, so ist kein Phasenabsturz (woh)
Using a location in Frankfurt known for nightlife and entertainment to describe a lifestyle and suggest that it is not a phase or a mistake.

Wir fallen tief und der Bulle schreit: „Schieß!“
Describing a situation of danger or desperation, with police officers threatening to shoot someone.

Mi-Mi-Mitten an mei'm Kopf vorbei, Spasti, lern zu zielen!
A taunt or an insult that mocks someone for not being able to hit the artist in the head, while using a German slang insult and sarcastically giving them advice on how to aim better.

J'éteins ta meuf, une nne-bo, j'la mate comme Mesut Özil
Saying that he can seduce someone’s girlfriend or wife, using a derogatory French term and comparing his gaze to that of a famous football player of Turkish origin.

Internet, c'est pas la vraie vie, marche pas dans nos rues hostiles
Arguing that the online world is not real life and cautioning someone not to come to their dangerous or harsh surroundings.

Au coin VIP, gros, qui m'aime ne peut pas forcément me suivre
Admitting that not everyone can afford or handle the VIP lifestyle, and suggesting that true fans might appreciate him but may not be able to keep up with him.

Diamond VVS, or jaune, nan, je ne porte jamais de cuivre
Boasting about his expensive diamond jewelry and asserting that he never wears anything made of copper (which can cause allergic reactions), with some words in French.

J'te le dis, nan, j'aime pas l'argent, kho, c'est l'argent qui m'aime
Claiming that he does not love money but money loves him, using a French slang term for guy and Moroccan Arabic for emphasis.

J'te le dis, j'aime pas ta daronne mais y a ta sœur qui m'aime
Insulting someone’s mother and boasting about his sexual attraction to their sister, using vulgar language and French slang.

Yo, yo, arrête de parler, gros, si tu veux faire quelque chose, fais-le
Telling someone to stop talking and start acting if they want to accomplish something, using a familiar nickname and a French imperative.

J'fais des llets-bi, toi, tu t'grattes les lles-cou' comme Joachim Löw
Saying that he makes a lot of money while someone can only scratch their throat (or make throat-slitting gestures), using French slang and a reference to a German football coach.

Moi, c'est Fouiny Babe, les intimes m'appellent "Fouin"
The last line of the song, identifying the featured artist and his nickname.

J'aime les sses-lia et les tchoins, Audemars, Patek, Phillipp Plein
Boasting about his preferences for luxury cars, watches, and clothing, and referring to women with derogatory slang.

Fouiny Babe
Repeating the artist’s name as a closing phrase.

Zu zielen, zu-zu zielen!
Repeating a line from earlier, possibly as a reference to gunplay or simply as a rhythmic or meaningless phrase.

Spasti, lern zu zielen!
Repeating a taunt from earlier, suggesting that someone should learn how to aim better with a gun or in life in general, using another German slang insult.