U-God was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York. However he moved to Staten Island, New York as a youth. He was originally a beatboxer for clan affiliate Cappadonna, as well as being well known friends with future members Method Man, Inspectah Deck, and Raekwon. Sometime before the members united, U-God was mentored in rap by Cappadonna. He soon became friends with RZA and Ghostface Killah, and he began rhyming under the alias Golden Arms, based on the kung-fu movie The Kid with The Golden Arms. Later on narcotics possession prevented him from featuring heavily on the group's debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), his input on the seminal LP consisting of only a short bridge on the group's debut single "Protect Ya Neck" in 1992 as well as the famous opening verse of "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'". Nevertheless, after his release he quickly became known to fans for his rugged flow and bass-like voice on Wu tracks such as "Winter Warz", "Knuckleheadz", "Investigative Reports", and "Black Jesus". He was featured heavily on the group's second album Wu-Tang Forever on which he was one of only four of the group to get a solo track - "Black Shampoo" (While the others being Inspectah Deck with "The City", Ol' Dirty Bastard with "Dog Shit" and RZA with "Sunshower"; clan affiliate and singer Tekitha sang 'Second Coming' solo). Around this time his young son was accidentally shot and injured, an ordeal the rapper documented on the Wu-Tang Clan track "A Better Tomorrow". He appeared with all the clan members during the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors, as well as on tour for the release of Wu Tang Clan's latest album, 8 Diagrams. U-God released his third studio album Dopium in 2009 and touring around the globe in support of 8 Diagrams. He released his fourth studio album Keynote Speaker in 2013.
Name: U-God
Real Name: Lamont Hawkins
Web: www.myspace.com/ugod
Legacy
U-God Lyrics
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Had to come to an end
Yea there's no need to pretend
(Ya know)
They say sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead
Yea
Uh
It's coming from the soul
Yea
Aye turn me up right quick man
Yea
I opened up to you
I stuck with you
Even when the mandem said
I shouldn't fuck with you
Even when you lied to my face
A disgrace
I was always one hundred
Always kept a buck with you
'Member all the times
I was the one you leaned on
Shoulder for you to cry
When you say everything's wrong
Now I want you out my life
Out of mind
Out of sight
Cause I realize
You and I could never belong together
Shey na you wey dey bust my brain
You dey my mind
Think about you
Every day and night
Is it the Hennessy or jealousy?
Or maybe both coincidentally
A broken (Yea)
A broken heart
You left your legacy on me
Awww
You left your legacy on me
(Yea) You left your legacy on me
On me (On Me)
You left your legacy on me
You left your legacy on me
You left your legacy on me
I could never go back
Never go back
Cant treat a nigga like that
A nigga like that
Never go back
I could never go back
Cant treat a nigga like that
A nigga like that
Too much wasted energy
Tryna find this chemistry
Guess there ain't no more you and me
Gotta erase you from my memory
Wasted energy
Ain't no chemistry
No more you and me
A lapsed legacy
Awww
You left your legacy on me
(Yea) You left your legacy on me
You left your legacy on me
You left your legacy on me
You left your legacy on me
The lyrics of U-God's song "Legacy" capture the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer reflects on the end of their connection and acknowledges that there is no need to pretend anymore. They mention that sometimes love lasts, but in this case, it has caused pain instead. The song is deeply personal and soulful, expressing the emotional journey of the singer.
The lyrics convey the singer's deep vulnerability and investment in the relationship. They confess that despite the advice of their friends, they stuck by their partner, even when faced with lies and deceit. They were always genuine and honest, offering support and a shoulder to lean on during difficult times. However, the realization eventually hits the singer that they can no longer be together, as they are not meant to be. The line "You and I could never belong together" indicates the acceptance of this truth.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing, with the singer constantly thinking about their former partner. The lyrics suggest that the singer might be struggling to let go, wondering if their lingering feelings are influenced by jealousy or the effects of alcohol. They address the pain they have endured, describing a broken heart and the lasting impact of the relationship, illustrated by the repeated line "You left your legacy on me."
In conclusion, "Legacy" dives into the emotional aftermath of a failed relationship, revealing the singer's raw emotions, vulnerability, and struggle to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Unfortunate that what we had
It's unfortunate that our relationship had to come to an end
Had to come to an end
We were not able to sustain our relationship any longer
Yea there's no need to pretend
We shouldn't pretend that everything is still fine between us
(Ya know)
You know what I'm talking about
They say sometimes it lasts in love
They say that love can sometimes endure
But sometimes it hurts instead
But sometimes love brings pain instead
Yea
Yes
Uh
An expression of hesitation or uncertainty
Yea this one right here man
This song, right here, is deeply personal
It's coming from the soul
It's an expression of genuine emotions
Yea
Yes
Aye turn me up right quick man
Hey, increase the volume quickly
Yea
Yes
I opened up to you
I shared my inner thoughts and feelings with you
I stuck with you
I remained loyal and committed to our relationship
Even when the mandem said
Even when my friends advised against it
I shouldn't fuck with you
I shouldn't associate or be involved with you
Even when you lied to my face
Even when you deceived me directly
A disgrace
An act of shame or dishonor
I was always one hundred
I always stayed true and honest
Always kept a buck with you
Always told you the truth even if it was hard to hear
'Member all the times
Remember all the moments
I was the one you leaned on
I was the person you relied on for support
Shoulder for you to cry
A comforting presence for you to express your emotions
When you say everything's wrong
When you felt like everything was going terribly
Now I want you out my life
Now I want you to exit my life completely
Out of mind
I want you to be out of my thoughts
Out of sight
I want you to be out of my sight
Cause I realize
Because I've come to understand
You and I could never belong together
We are not meant to be together
Shey na you wey dey bust my brain
You're the one who constantly occupies my mind and causes mental distress
You dey my mind
You are always on my mind
Think about you
I frequently think of you
Every day and night
Throughout each day and night
Is it the Hennessy or jealousy?
Is it the influence of alcohol or feelings of jealousy?
Or maybe both coincidentally
Or perhaps it's a combination of both by chance
A broken (Yea)
A shattered heart, emotionally damaged
A broken heart
A heart that has been hurt and damaged
You left your legacy on me
Your actions and impact have left a lasting mark on me
Awww
An expression of sadness or longing
You left your legacy on me
Your presence and influence will always remain with me
(Yea) You left your legacy on me
Yes, you have left a significant impact on me
On me (On Me)
Directly on my life and experiences
You left your legacy on me
You have left a lasting impression on my life
You left your legacy on me
Your influence and effects will forever be a part of me
I could never go back
I can never return to the way things were
Never go back
I refuse to go back
Cant treat a nigga like that
You can't treat me in such a disrespectful manner
A nigga like that
A person like me
Never go back
I won't go back
I could never go back
There's no way I can return to the past
Cant treat a nigga like that
You can't mistreat someone like me
A nigga like that
A person like myself
Too much wasted energy
There has been a significant amount of energy wasted
Tryna find this chemistry
Trying to discover a connection or compatibility
Guess there ain't no more you and me
I suppose there is no longer an 'us'
Gotta erase you from my memory
I must remove you completely from my thoughts and recollections
Wasted energy
Energy that was expended to no avail
Ain't no chemistry
There is no longer any natural connection or understanding
No more you and me
Our relationship is no longer viable
A lapsed legacy
A legacy that has faded or ceased to be
Awww
Expressing emotional distress or sadness
You left your legacy on me
Your impact will continue to be felt in my life
(Yea) You left your legacy on me
Yes, you have left an indelible mark on me
You left your legacy on me
Your presence and influence have become a part of me
You left your legacy on me
Your effects and imprint will always be within me
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Written by: Samuel Davies
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Ron Fanatical
love it good beat lyrics great true u god wtf this is for real son what a miracle
Simon Belmont
“It’s been 22 long hard years and still writing” 🔥🔥🔥
Who The Hell Is Harvy
Let us all take a moment to be thankful. Thankful that we are listening to this and not the absolute shit that people are churning out now. I'll listen to the Gods of hip hop as long as they're around and after, but looking at almost any genre of music, and any type of media, it seems like it's all been done. If people aren't making remakes of old successful things, they can only create new shit that lacks any real meaning or passion or even skill.
Oscar Arzola
WU TANG FOREVER BRUH..
1994smo
U god killing shit! Album is a classic #Venom
Orion Muniz
Man I love it.gotta rep the Wu
Kt-izM Kade
Str8 Krack! product scorchin. Ug still got me dancing like in 99 when redemption dropped.
Make art not war 74
Why kids listening to that new mumble rap when you have this great shit!
NORTHPHILLYCRYPTOBUL👊🏾
God still killin em
andreas
What a Legacy!!!!