Legend
Tyrone Briggs Lyrics
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Greatness in my DNA I was born to strive
When I'm gone my victories will be immortalized
Witness the making of a legend right before your eyes
Made a promise to myself Imma take it farther
Til the world's in my possession I'll be going harder
Til my genius is accepted I'll be working smarter
Im aspiring to triumph to a higher status
Aim to win but my failure gives me all the satisfaction
Everybody takes a loss, we're defined by the reaction
There in search for legacy and I seem to be the atlas, made it happen
Came from nothing
Deprived beginnings
Created hustle
Cuz I was driven
Maintained the hunger
The tide done shifted
Stayed focus, by the time they realize I'll be finished
Now I'm live
You See it in my eyes
Anything I want it's mine
Imma get it in due time
Through the grittiness and grind
Watch a monster come alive
When I'm gone, this how my timeline will be described
Started from the bottom
But the top is where I'm headed
On a journey to conquer
I won't stop til I'm a legend
Take all my problems with no problem
Til victories in my possession
On a journey to conquer
I won't stop til I'm a legend
Oh oh
Oh oh
Aye ya aye ya aye
Aye ya aye ya aye
Oh oh
Oh oh
Aye ya aye ya aye
Aye ya aye ya aye
Earned all my stripes through the blood, sweat and tears
Match my stamina, you'll have to run for some years
Work twice as hard, just to outshine my peers
Learned how to separate the failures from the fears
Through the struggle I know that it's worth it
I don't hate I flourish
Grind it out til I'll create a purpose
Watch me change the surface
Competition got afraid and nervous
I'll remain at first in line
Until I create a burden
That's certain close the curtain
Underdog
Now I'm the great
Give it my all
My trust in fate
No slacking off
No time for breaks
I'll make there no matter how long that it takes
Now I'm live
You See it in my eyes
Anything I want it's mine
I will get it in due time
Through the grittiness and grind
Watch a monster come alive
When I'm gone this how my timeline will be described
Started from the bottom
But the top is where I'm headed
On a journey to conquer
I won't stop til I'm a legend
Take all my problems with no problem
Til victories in my possession
On a journey to conquer
I won't stop til I'm a legend
Oh oh
Oh oh
Aye ya aye ya aye
Aye ya aye ya aye
Oh oh
Oh oh
Aye ya aye ya aye
Aye ya aye ya aye
In “Legend,” Tyrone Briggs expresses his desire to become a legend in the world. The first four lines reinforce his determination, stating that greatness is in his DNA and that his victories will be immortalized. The idea of leaving a lasting legacy is also explored throughout the song, with Briggs saying that his timeline will be described by his journey and accomplishments. He believes in working harder and smarter, maintaining his hunger, and not giving up until he reaches his goal. Through the lyrics, Briggs speaks of his own journey and the process of going from nothing to something important. He talks about having a purpose and changing the surface, making it clear that he will not stop until he becomes a legend.
In the song, the chorus reinforces Briggs' strong beliefs in himself and his ability to be a legend. The "started from the bottom" lyrics demonstrate how he had to work his way up from the very bottom and continue to work hard until he reaches the top. He can take all of his problems and keep pushing, because he knows that taking it one step at a time will lead to his desired place in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Only the strong survive
Survival is for the strongest of the pack
Greatness in my DNA I was born to strive
My genetic makeup instills me with the desire to achieve greatness
When I'm gone my victories will be immortalized
My success will leave a lasting impact even when I'm no longer here
Witness the making of a legend right before your eyes
Observe my journey as I become a legendary figure
Made a promise to myself Imma take it farther
I've committed to going above and beyond in my pursuits
Til the world's in my possession I'll be going harder
I won't stop until I've attained global success
Til my genius is accepted I'll be working smarter
I'll continue to improve my approach until my talent is recognized
Go in as a champion and go out as a martyr
I'm determined to leave a lasting legacy, even if it means giving everything I have
Im aspiring to triumph to a higher status
I'm striving for greater success and recognition
Aim to win but my failure gives me all the satisfaction
While I aim for victory, the journey itself brings me fulfillment, even if I fail
Everybody takes a loss, we're defined by the reaction
Failure is inevitable, but it's our response that shapes who we are
There in search for legacy and I seem to be the atlas, made it happen
I'm on a quest to establish a remarkable legacy and I've been successful so far
Came from nothing
I had nothing to start with
Deprived beginnings
I faced hardship and scarcity from the start
Created hustle
I developed a relentless work ethic
Cuz I was driven
My determination pushed me through the tough times
Maintained the hunger
I never lost my ambition
The tide done shifted
My circumstances have changed for the better
Stayed focus, by the time they realize I'll be finished
I remained focused on my goals, and others will only recognize my success once it's too late
Take all my problems with no problem
I handle all obstacles with ease
Earned all my stripes through the blood, sweat and tears
I've faced significant struggles and have overcome them through hard work and perseverance
Match my stamina, you'll have to run for some years
To match my drive, one would have to maintain this level of effort for a long period of time
Work twice as hard, just to outshine my peers
I have to work twice as hard as my competition to stand out
Learned how to separate the failures from the fears
I've gained the ability to distinguish between failures and reasons to be fearful
Through the struggle I know that it's worth it
I understand that overcoming adversity is key to success
I don't hate I flourish
I don't get bogged down by negativity, instead I thrive in positive energy
Grind it out til I'll create a purpose
I will continue to work tirelessly until I find my true calling
Watch me change the surface
I will bring about a significant change
Competition got afraid and nervous
My prowess strikes fear in my rivals
I'll remain at first in line
I will maintain my position as the best
Until I create a burden
I will continue to dominate my competition, placing a heavy burden on them
Underdog
I was once underestimated and overlooked
Now I'm the great
I'm now recognized as the greatest
Give it my all
I put maximum effort into everything
My trust in fate
I believe my destiny is predetermined
No slacking off
I won't be idle; I'll always be working towards my goals
No time for breaks
I won't take time off; I'm too focused on achieving success
On a journey to conquer
I'm on a mission to succeed on a grand scale
I won't stop til I'm a legend
I won't quit until I've cemented my legacy as a legendary figure
Oh oh
Vocals
Aye ya aye ya aye
Vocals
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Josh Glazer, Pleasant Russell, Tyrone Briggs
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