Legend – English Lyrics

• By: Drake
• Album: If You're Reading This It's Too Late

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Drake's introspective and assertive world with "Legend," a track that not only showcases his signature blend of melodic rap and R&B but also provides a powerful lesson in self-belief and the pursuit of lasting legacy. Exploring its lyrics offers insight into an artist's confidence, ambition, and deep connection to his city, making it a compelling entry point for understanding Drake's unique narrative and linguistic style.

[English]

Yeah

...

When I pull up on a nigga, tell that nigga back, back

I'm too good with these words, watch a nigga backtrack

If I die, all I know is I'm a motherfucking legend

It's too late for my city, I'm the youngest nigga repping

Oh, my God, oh, my God

If I die, I'm a legend

Oh, my God, oh, my God

If I die, I'm a legend

I'm up first, I'm on tour

Got a girl, she from the South

Used to work, used to dance in Texas, now she clean the house

Every day, I was struggling to learn what life's about

On my way, money taught me Spanish, make it ándale

Way up north, packed in Honda cars

They don't know who we are

Fuck 'em all, they only pussy niggas shootin' at the star

Right or wrong, I'ma write my wrongs

They can't live this long

You don't know where you're gonna go

I got this shit mapped out strong

When I pull up on a nigga, tell that nigga back, back

I'm too good with these words, watch a nigga backtrack

All I know, if I die, I'm a motherfucking legend

It's too late for my city, I'm the youngest nigga repping

Oh, my God, oh, my God

If I die, I'm a legend

Oh, my God, oh, my God

If I die, I'm a legend

I'm the one, one

Why do I feel like the only one?

Why do I feel like you owe me one?

6 G-O-D, I'm the holy one

Yeah, you know wassup, yeah

They been off for a minute now

You know they all sentimental now

You know they all acting different now

And I, I just can't pretend

Seen too much, it's so hard for me to let new people in

I can't change, this shit set in stone

They can't live this long

You don't know where you're gonna go

I got this shit mapped out strong

When I pull up on a nigga, tell that nigga back, back

I'm too good with these words, watch a nigga backtrack

All I know, if I die, I'm a motherfucking legend

It's too late for my city, I'm the youngest nigga repping

Oh, my God, oh, my God

If I die, I'm a legend

Oh, my God, oh, my God

If I die, I'm a legend

I'm the one

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
legend /ˈlɛdʒənd/ B1	noun - a famous or historically important person; a traditional story
city /ˈsɪti/ A1	noun - a large and permanent human settlement
youngest /ˈjʌŋɡɪst/ B1	adjective - being the most junior in age
repping /ˈrɛpɪŋ/ C1	verb - representing, especially a group or a place (slang)
tour /tʊr/ A2	noun - a journey or series of performances in different places
south /saʊθ/ A2	noun - the direction opposite to north; the southern part of a region
Texas /ˈtɛksəs/ B2	noun - a state in the southern United States
struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ B2	verb - to try hard to deal with a difficult situation noun - a difficult or exhausting effort
learn /lɜːrn/ A1	verb - to acquire knowledge or skill
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - currency used for buying goods and services
Spanish /ˈspænɪʃ/ A2	noun - the language spoken in Spain and many Latin‑American countries
Honda /ˈhɒndə/ B2	noun - Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer
star /stɑːr/ A1	noun - a luminous point in the night sky; a famous person
holy /ˈhoʊli/ B1	adjective - sacred; dedicated to God or a deity
sentimental /ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntl/ C1	adjective - expressing tender emotions; nostalgic
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A1	verb - to make or become different
stone /stoʊn/ A2	noun - a piece of rock; a hard, solid mineral material
strong /strɔŋ/ A2	adjective - having great physical or mental power; firm
pull /pʊl/ A2	verb - to exert force on something to move it toward oneself
watch /wɒtʃ/ A1	verb - to look at or observe attentively