Legacy
Big Pig Lyrics


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You can live high on a mountain
Above the world what do you see
Break the soul, sell your soul
As you do your dance in secrecy
Look back over you shoulder
Any price, what is the cost
High upon the mountain it′s colder
When the world that you knew is lost
Don't try to hide yourself
Look to your brother when you need some help
Don′t turn your back on him
'Cos where we're heading well no-ones been
Listen to the hum of the engines running
Listen to the hiss of the rushing wind
Listen to the crash of the empire′s falling
The beating of the heart of our legacy

Look back over your shoulder
At the world that you left behind
High upon the mountain it′s colder
And the world seems so unkind

Don't try to hide yourself
Look to your brother when you need some help
Don′t turn your back on him
'Cos where we′re heading well no-ones been well

Listen to the thunder of the earthquake coming
Yes it's coming
What′s it going to take to make you believe
Going to make you believe
The world is standing naked
With all that you're taking
The beating of the heart
Heart of our legacy

Hey

Don't try to hide yourself
Look to your brother when you need some help
Don′t turn your back on him
′Cos where we're heading well no-ones been well

Listen to the hum of the engines running
Listen to the hiss of the rushing wind
Listen to the crash of the empire′s falling
The beating of the heart of our legacy

Listen to the thunder of the earthquake coming
Yes it's coming
What′s it going to take to make you believe
Going to make you believe
The world is standing naked
With all that you're taking
The beating of the heart
Heart of our legacy





Listen to the heart of our legacy
The beating of the heart

Overall Meaning

The song "Legacy" by Big Pig speaks about the consequences of seeking power and money at any cost. The first stanza of the song describes a person who has climbed a mountain and achieved a level of success that allows him to look out over the world. However, in the pursuit of success, this person has "sold his soul" and "broken his spirit." The second stanza urges the listener not to forget their humanity and to always look out for others, even in the face of power and success. The chorus emphasizes the importance of listening to the world around us in order to understand the consequences of our actions, both for ourselves and for future generations. The final stanza warns of impending danger and calls for a change in behavior before it's too late.


The song has a strong message that speaks to a wide range of societal issues such as greed, power, and corruption. It urges its listeners to take a step back and reflect on their values and the impact of their actions. The use of imagery, such as the mountain and the earthquake, adds an additional layer of depth to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

You can live high on a mountain
Living on top of the world, what do you truly see?


Above the world what do you see
When you're high above everything, what do you truly understand?


Break the soul, sell your soul
What are you willing to sacrifice for personal gain?


As you do your dance in secrecy
What false steps are you taking behind closed doors?


Look back over you shoulder
Remember where you came from and what you've left behind.


Any price, what is the cost
At what point is what you're striving for not worth the cost?


High upon the mountain it′s colder
When you're isolated and alone, it can be a cold place.


When the world that you knew is lost
When you've strayed too far from where you began, it's hard to find your way back.


Don't try to hide yourself
Be truthful and transparent with yourself and others.


Look to your brother when you need some help
Seek help and support from others when you need it.


Don′t turn your back on him
Do not betray those who trust and support you.


'Cos where we're heading well no-ones been
We do not know what lies ahead, so we must be open and adaptable.


Listen to the hum of the engines running
Pay attention to the world around you and the changes that are occuring.


Listen to the hiss of the rushing wind
Take notice of the things we usually overlook.


Listen to the crash of the empire′s falling
Learn from the mistakes and downfalls of others.


The beating of the heart of our legacy
Our actions will have an impact on the future, and that is our legacy.


At the world that you left behind
Reflect on what you've left behind, and how it has or will change.


And the world seems so unkind
When you're alone and isolated, the world can seem unforgiving.


Listen to the thunder of the earthquake coming
Pay attention to what's coming, and be prepared for upheaval.


What′s it going to take to make you believe
What will it take for you to truly see what's happening around you?


The world is standing naked
The truth is laid bare, and we can no longer hide from it.


With all that you're taking
We have taken so much from the world, and what have we given back?


Hey
An interjection of emphasis.


Listen to the heart of our legacy
Understand that our actions will have a lasting impact.




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Lazy Tiger

I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with that cave. I have a similar one with an abandoned mine shaft all the way across it, it's amazing but not sure what to do with it just yet, so looking for inspiration

Bow Tie Daniels

Spoilers: I'm taking inspiration from Skyrim and want to make it look somewhat like Blackreach

BrunoDanUy

I can definitely notice an effort to improve editing quality! This episode feels really fluid and engaging.
Amazing work, Bowtie!

On a second note, maybe instead of using green wool for the inside, you could had used red and pink, and maybe white for bones...

Bow Tie Daniels

Oooo that would have been nice and gory lol

Bow Tie Daniels

I hope this stops the Stonecutter shenanigans, but I have a feeling it wont. Maybe I'll have to do something more...

RossosHEX

Sir Oinks A Lot! :D

Bow Tie Daniels

He'll be the biggest rapper of 2022!

ComedyAcorn

Hehe big pig

Bow Tie Daniels

That's a lot of bacon!

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