War Games
The Living Legends Lyrics

I know where the music came from, I not a lame dumb dumb
I am aware of the origins of the music and I am not ignorant or unintelligent

Origin is respected but still we choose to come, original
We acknowledge and honor the roots of the music, but we also bring our own unique style and originality

Down from my talk to my walkin'
From the way I speak to the way I carry myself, my authenticity is evident

Heads out to please the king Christopher Walken
We strive to impress and entertain, just like a performer trying to please a revered figure like Christopher Walken

A city with fly lingo and bad ass latinas
This city has a vibrant and cool language and is home to strong and confident Latina women

Got heads on this side biting styles still unequal
There are artists on our side who imitate our style but cannot match our skill and uniqueness

Unless you assimilate you never considered great
If you don't conform and become like everyone else, you are never recognized as truly great

Demonstrate the speech from your birth place, you can't race
Showcase the language and culture of your hometown, you can't rush or imitate it

Disgraced by false handshakes, these punk rap dudes
We are disrespected by fake people who pretend to be friendly but are actually deceitful

Talk behind our back but they don't want the feud
They gossip about us but are not willing to confront us directly

A few of them seen the ads y'all helped us pay for
Some of them have benefited from the advertisement supported by our fans

Now they say what's up in the club! What the fuck whore!?
Now they try to act friendly and greet us in the club, but they are being disrespectful

Listen up bitch! You diss because you can't see
Listen carefully, you criticize us because you lack understanding or vision

Born in California actin' N Y C
I was born in California but I embrace the attitude and style of New York City

Influence is golden but when mics is holding
Having influence is valuable, but true greatness comes when we hold the microphones

I roll with the oath to spit what's never stolen
I am committed to deliver original lyrics that have never been copied or stolen

It keeps us out the mix shows and tape decks of 64's
Our style and uniqueness prevent us from being included in popular shows and mixtapes

Because we in the middle, we strangers to the riddle
We are seen as outsiders because we are neither fully accepted nor part of the mainstream

For DJs who play this the bravest get propers
The DJs who have the courage to play our music deserve respect and recognition

But most won't even touch this unless we sign to Rawkus!
However, most DJs and industry players will only support us if we sign with a big record label like Rawkus

I met you twice before and shook your hand
I have encountered you on two occasions and greeted you

You didn't feel it, did it for the cap but should have acted like I'd peel it
You didn't show any genuine response, you just did it as a formality, but you should have pretended to be more enthusiastic

Now I'm in the skillet on the burner in the back
Now I'm in a difficult situation, under pressure and in the background

Caught between the trunk bump and the motherfucking boom bap
I'm caught between the low-end bass and the classic boom bap sound

Bring the tune back, you're craps in the chop shop
Let's rewind the song, your verses are worthless or fake

Thermometer up your ass, that's the reason that I'm not hot
Your lack of talent or authenticity is the reason why I am more successful or popular

But I got a fever times three for every CD
But I have a strong passion and dedication for making music, reflected in every CD I release

Bound to be the missing link for those who want to meet me at the crossing
I am the key connection for those who want to connect or collaborate with me

I'll be the one semi-flossing with mega self-respect but avoid to go with that
I'll be the one showing moderate success and confidence, but I won't conform to certain expectations or trends

Cause he's employed to act like he doesn't see the free man
Because he is obligated to pretend not to notice the independent artist

Oops that's too much credit, I bet it isn't the plan
Oops, that's giving too much praise or recognition, I bet it's not their intention or plan

Freak of nature, I'm the stranger, you're bad with names bra
I am unique and extraordinary, while you are unfamiliar or forgetful about important people

Change your views, I'm giving clues, strangest news you're about to lose
You need to change your perspective, I'm providing hints or insights, the shocking news is you are about to face a defeat

Blame them fools who got the tools
Blame those fools who have the means or resources

I'd never consider moving out, when it comes to the coast I'm dwelling on
I would never think of leaving, I am committed to this coast or region

Hell if I ever switch up the weather to fit what these other fellas are on
Even if I had to adapt or conform to the prevailing trends, I would never change to accommodate what other artists are doing

I cause a renaissance, renovating creativeness on this side of the coast
I bring about a rebirth or revival, innovating and refreshing creativity on this side of the coast

Self-hatred, radio stations, they play their shit while they brag and they boast
The radio stations promote their own music and boast about it, displaying a self-centered attitude

It's not about toe tagging with a rag and a magnum
It's not about being involved in violence or gang-related activities

It's all about respect, caught in the middle without a clue
It's all about earning respect, feeling stuck or confused in the middle of a situation

Legendary originality here to battle the fallacy
We bring our unique and renowned originality to combat falsehood or misconception

Here to put it down with my crew, actually I'm open to any option except belly flopping
We are here to showcase our skills and collaborate with our crew, but we are open to trying different styles or approaches, except for failing miserably

Over a sloppy copy of a Primo track, that's a fact
We refuse to imitate poorly or incompetently a track made by DJ Premier, that's a fact

Action taken by middlemen, while you fiddle with pens and pronouns
While you waste time playing with words and grammar, middlemen take action or make things happen

Trying to pronounce like your pro-eastern affiliate, when I affiliate my style with the golden state
You are trying to imitate an Eastern style or affiliation, but I represent and associate with the unique style of the West Coast

While you're holding hate, claiming to hold weight
You are filled with negativity and claiming to be important or influential

Now, much respect to the roots but once you've walked in these boots
We acknowledge and respect the roots of the genre, but unless you have experienced what we have, you won't fully understand

Doing a format like that is so fake, you're a dormant doormat
Doing a style or format like that is inauthentic, you are passive and unassertive

Wearing a whore's hat with a horrible imitation of what you consider great
You are pretending to be great with a terrible imitation of what you admire or consider exceptional

When that's only a bite, your eyes are bigger than your stomach
When that's merely a copy, you are overestimating your abilities or aspirations

So when you plummet into the darkness, we'll be rising into the light (that's right, that's right)
So when you face failure or decline, we will be experiencing success and progress

I'm anti, but I'm not anti-social
I hold dissenting views or opinions, but I am not opposed to socializing or interacting with others

You can feel it through my soul, my presence through my vocals
You can sense my true nature and passion through the emotions conveyed in my music

How the fuck they got fans? Man them niggas only local
How did those artists gain a fanbase? They are only recognized or known within a limited local area

Bitch we chase down the mic and put your rhymes in a chokehold
We vigorously pursue the microphone and dominate the rap scene with our powerful lyrics

I'm a pro bro, comin' fresh ain't a problem so
I am a professional, coming up with fresh ideas or music is not difficult for me

Legends' got skills, cause we're always evolvin' and involvin' our self in the life of our fans
We, the Living Legends, possess exceptional skills because we are constantly evolving and engaging with our fans

Revolvin' around them like the earth on its axis and never payin' no taxes man
We revolve around our fans, just like the Earth revolves on its axis, and we do not take any financial advantage from them

Firm in my shoes where I stand, not a stranger to this land
I am confident and secure in my position, not unfamiliar with this territory

With my choice of words I gain respect and proceed
With my careful selection of words, I earn respect and continue on my path

They say if you don't succeed try, try again my friend
People say that if you fail, you should keep trying and not give up

Ya must make words blend within the beat then, make it a part of this world, make your mark on this earth
You must ensure that your lyrics flow harmoniously with the music, creating a cohesive piece of art and leaving a lasting impact on the world

For what it's worth, evade the demons while they lurk
Despite the challenges and temptations, avoid the negative influences that may be present

In the envy of the jerks bi-coastal who smirk
We attract envy from those rude individuals who are located on both coasts and have a smug attitude

At the talent and the balance that shine in our work
They are envious of the talent and skillful harmony that shines in our artistic creations

The suckas love to hate us and these girls LOVE TO FLIRT
The haters love to despise us, while the girls enjoy flirting with us

Stranger to the underground, ya never dug the dirt
These individuals are unfamiliar with the underground music scene and have never truly explored or experienced its foundations

True we blowin' up fool and it hurts to be you
It is true that we are gaining fame and success, and it must be painful for you to witness

Still tryin' to sound like them, just to make it through!!!!
You are still attempting to mimic or imitate others, just to find your way to success