Legacy
X.O. (BWS) Lyrics


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I was down bad all by myself
I ain’t never ask for no help
I built this by myself
Got my own legacy
I ain nver ask for help
Everybody know I’m on foreal
They know I done signed a deal
Yh they know that I done done signed a deal
Everybody come around they trynna eat a meal
I don’t even know none of y’all I mean foreal
Man I blew up to the sky then I signed a deal
I got my check now I got you mad don’t I?
Everybody know lil ej yeah he got it now
I gotta get this bag everybody get it now
Me and my dawgs sliding through trynna touch these millions
Ion even know you cause I gotta better vision
Everybody told me I was goin fall
But look at me all I ever do is ball
I know I got you niggas mad cause all you do is see me ball
All you niggas goin fall cause I remember when you hated on me
Yeah they know I got these niggas mad
They mad I’m up in my bag
I was down bad all by myself
I ain never ask for no help
I built this by myself
Got my own legacy
I ain’t never ask for help




Everybody know I’m on foreal
They know I done signed a deal

Overall Meaning

In "Legacy," X.O. highlights the importance of striving for greatness and leaving behind a meaningful legacy. He references the fact that people tend to show more love and respect when they can look back at a person's history and accomplishments. X.O. also recognizes that achieving success and fulfillment requires hard work and dedication, and that it often means going above and beyond what is expected of you. Despite potential obstacles and haters who try to bring you down, X.O. emphasizes that it is important to stay hungry and work towards leaving a positive mark on the world.


Through his references to Dame D.O.L.L.A (pronounced Dolla, also known as Damian Lillard), X.O. also pays tribute to fellow artists and individuals who have achieved success and left a lasting impact in their respective fields. He notes that his own legacy will be shaped by his determination to continue growing as an artist and person, and by his commitment to staying true to his roots and upbringing.


Overall, "Legacy" is a powerful reminder to live life to the fullest and strive for greatness, no matter what challenges come your way.


Line by Line Meaning

They show way more love when you history
People show more appreciation and respect when they know the history behind your success.


Pouring shots like liquor filling up the kidneys
People celebrate your success by buying you drinks like alcohol that fill up your kidneys.


They been high up in your ride, know that ten speed
People have been enjoying the benefits of your success, like riding in your car, which can go as fast as ten speeds.


Goin' hard so they never gon' forgive me
I am working hard towards my goals, but some people may never forgive me for the sacrifices I have to make to achieve them.


That legacy we leaving what we live for
Our purpose in life is to leave behind a legacy that people will remember us for even after we are gone.


Even when you getting [?], you gotta get more
Even when you reach a level of success, you should continue to strive for more and never become complacent.


You got a hungry behavior, say that we live for
Our drive and determination to succeed is what motivates us to keep pushing forward.


I'm tryin' to touch as much real estate as I can
I am trying to reach as many people and make an impact in as many areas as possible with my success.


They know I was a hooper and a hell of a man
People know me for being a great basketball player and an overall great person.


He was a hell of a worker, that had a hell of a plan
I am a hard worker who has a clear plan for achieving my goals.


Plenty people that was sinking that he let out to [?]
I have helped many people who were struggling to find their own success.


Back at home they like, "He made it"
People from my hometown are proud of my success and acknowledge that I have achieved my goals.


That decorated patience was amazing, looking back at the obstacles that he faced that ain't faze him
I have shown extraordinary patience in the face of adversity and have overcome obstacles that may have discouraged others.


Bullets that could have grazed but it didn't, boy he a great one
I have survived near-death experiences and have proven myself to be great and resilient.


Forrest Gump, he made it out and came back just to save 'em
Like the character Forrest Gump, I have left and returned to help those who are in need.


Ballin' out in Portland, that Five-O-Three
I am playing basketball at a high level in the city of Portland, which has the area code 503.


Ain't talkin' Twitter when I tell you that they follow me
I have a large following of fans who support and appreciate my success, but this is not limited to just social media followers.


But thanks to my OG, make sure that God know me
Thanks to my mentor, I am living my life in a way that shows my faith and dedication to God.


Now I sit up [?] like apostrophe
Now I am standing up straight and tall, like the punctuation mark apostrophe.


I be on the highway, thinkin' how the grind pay
When I am driving on the highway, I reflect on how all my hard work and determination has paid off.


Baby saying money talk, I lean on what my mom say
Although people say that money talks, I rely on the lessons and values taught to me by my mother.


Then I let my heart talk, [?] on my [?]
I make decisions based on what feels right in my heart, even when my mind is unsure or conflicted.


Help them people rise up [?]
I want to use my success to help others rise up and achieve their own goals.


They don't let you take off
Some people may try to hold you back or prevent you from achieving your goals.


They hatin' on your partner now gotta [?]
People may try to bring down those who are close to you and succeeding alongside you.


I convert that error [?] dope
I turn my mistakes into something positive and valuable, like a valuable drug.


I confront a sucker with that dust smoke
I stand up to those who try to bring me down and confront them with the truth, like a puff of smoke.


I daydream dollars and I nightmare [?]
I often think about and aspire to earn money, but I also have nightmares of losing everything I have worked for.


People who I love, but in doses we always give it to
I love my friends and family, but we all have our flaws and limitations that we must accept.


[?] in my neighborhood since I been at school
I have been known and respected in my neighborhood since I was a child and attended school there.


Now I [?], buy [?], buy tennis shoes
Now I am able to afford better clothing and footwear, like new Nike tennis shoes.


[?]
This line is unclear and the meaning is unknown.


[?] club jackers in that black hawk
I have dealt with people trying to steal from me or take advantage of my success, and have confronted them in my black SUV.


If I in a [?]
This line is unclear and the meaning is unknown.


She love me, the devil go through hell inside my bill
Although she loves me, I still have to go through struggles and hardships to pay my bills and make ends meet.


I [?] how negative people I cope with jealousy
I have learned how to deal with negative people who are jealous of my success.


I know my horizons is broadened [?] my legacy
I know that my legacy will have an impact on future generations and will expand my horizons beyond just my own success.


Now I got a bag of some of yall that I can't wait to see
Now I have achieved success and can't wait to see the faces of those who doubted me or underestimated me.


Thugging 'till I die [?]
I will continue to hustle and work hard until the end of my life, no matter what challenges come my way.


When you see me you see greatness
My success and determination have made me great, and this is what people see when they look at me.




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