[Chorus]
While I'm here let me shine my light
The discoverer of all the love in sight
As long as i'm less discreet
I be workin' on my legacy
Cuz I don't wanna live my life
And leave nothing left behind
So while it go just let me be
I be workin' on my legacy
Yo, just finished watching Michael Jackson's memorial
Unimaginably impactful and historical
Heaven's oracle taught that the world can be horrible
But he implored you to find the devine from the deplorable
How did you make an aberration adorable?
How did you steer off infection when k**er bees were swarmin' you?
How do I ensure the impossible is affordable?
How do I make a change 'cause my voice is recordable?
Mike, I thought of you when I was writing this verse
To fight off the curse, the opposite of which you'd find worse
As you ride in that hearse, may I convey with pride I have burst
It finally works! I've realized I shine on this Earth!
While you were a strong stomper, I was just a meek creeper
But MLK said be proud if you a street sweeper
And Al Sharpton ruffled and woke up the deep sleepers
And told your kids it's strange the world fought a peace keeper
You know what I find strange?
I find it strange that you're gone
You know what I find wrong?
To write your name in this song
In the past tense!
It's strange I'm remaining this strong
'
Cause since I was born, the top is where your reign has belonged
I cried today, but Michael Jackson
I'm alive to say
With platinum and diamonds you have paved and aligned the way
For me to see my future's filled with many brighter days
And I'm here to leave a legacy behind to stay
[Chorus]
While I'm here let me shine my light
The discoverer of all the love in sight
As long as i'm less discreet
I be workin' on my legacy
Cuz I don't wanna live my life
And leave nothing left behind
So while it go just let me be
I be workin' on my legacy
I am baskin in the star light of one single
Lost boy too but not as lost as you
Reality lving on Earth
Galaxies built
Light that we can't see
I'm so free
Hood over head
Escape words I never said
Focus
Breathe
[Chorus]
While I'm here let me shine my light
The discoverer of all the love in sight
As long as i'm less discreet
I be workin' on my legacy
Cuz I don't wanna live my life
And leave nothing left behind
So while it go just let me be
I be workin' on my legacy
Yeah
Yes
Yeah
We still moonwalkin'