Numbers
Legend Lyrics


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When the ball drops and means everything, they want to take everything from you
when your back is pressed up against the wall they still will take everything from you
I'm still waiting here with my head barely above water, just waiting for my time to be on top of what were owed
This industry is corrupt and we're barely holding on, so why are we here?
everyday we play into the bigger picture, without ever finding breaks
Theres a reason why we're always losing sleep, theres a reason why we cannot find our peace
We are here to show all you that there's a future in never finding solitude
I patiently wait, I patiently wait for our break
We love this life, We love this life
This industry is corrupt and we're barely holding on, so why are we here?
Everyday we play into the bigger picture, without ever finding breaks
There's a reason why we're always losing sleep, there's a reason why we cannot find our peace
We are here to show all you that there's a future in never finding solitude





You're just a walking contradiction,
We do it for the love, never for the fucking greed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Legend's song "Numbers" speak to the struggles of being a part of an industry that seems to be designed to take everything from you, while still holding onto hope for future success. The opening lines describe the fear of losing everything when it feels like everything is on the line. The lyrics communicate a sense of desperation and struggle, painting a picture of a world where it's hard to find success and to maintain it. The song's message resonates with anyone who has ever been part of a competitive industry and faced constant challenges.


The song touches on some dark themes, describing an industry that is corrupt and the struggle to maintain a sense of hope and purpose. The lyrics suggest that there is a reason why we're always losing sleep and cannot find peace, that the competitive nature of the industry forces us to consistently strive for success without ever finding a break. But ultimately, the song offers hope and the message that there is a future in never finding solitude, that there is a community around us even in the darkest moments.


Line by Line Meaning

When the ball drops and means everything, they want to take everything from you
Even when things are at their most important, people will still try to take everything away from you


when your back is pressed up against the wall they still will take everything from you
Even when you're in a tough spot and have nowhere else to turn, people will still try to take advantage of you


I'm still waiting here with my head barely above water, just waiting for my time to be on top of what were owed
I'm still struggling to keep my head above water, but I'm waiting for the day when I'll finally get what I'm owed and be on top


This industry is corrupt and we're barely holding on, so why are we here?
The music industry is full of corruption and we're barely surviving, so why do we even bother being a part of it?


everyday we play into the bigger picture, without ever finding breaks
We keep playing along with the industry's demands, even though we never get any breaks


Theres a reason why we're always losing sleep, theres a reason why we cannot find our peace
We struggle to sleep and find peace because of the constant pressure and stress of the industry


We are here to show all you that there's a future in never finding solitude
We're here to prove that you can succeed in this industry without sacrificing your personal life and relationships


I patiently wait, I patiently wait for our break
I wait patiently for that one big opportunity that will change everything


We love this life, We love this life
Even though it's tough, we still love being a part of the music industry


You're just a walking contradiction,
You say one thing but your actions and behavior contradict your words


We do it for the love, never for the fucking greed
We make music because we love it, not because we're greedy or want to make a quick buck




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john doe

i believe the majority came here to listen to the music not to opinions.

Rusty Schackleford

Came for bad ass music, got Myke Terry too, leaving ecstatic.

BLGADINGDINGDONG

Stumbled upon this band randomly. AWESOME.

Rhett Smith

This kind of metal and Myke's vocals in this song is exactly how his two albums with Bury Your Dead should've been.

BlackSheepDream

at 1:40 those kicks sounds so damn good. I cannot wait for this to drop!

Alex Kalogeropoulos

@ewonderham Myke would definitely thrive in a real hardcore band like Legend or current BYD. He has the voice to do so.

sean mundy

3:09 and on is the best part in this song no doubt, fucking love that line.

Max B

Just preordered this and FTFD today. I refuse to download either one when they leak. SUPPORT BANDS. \m/

Raiden

Damn this brings back memories

Toni Tapia

the feeling of confusion and/or dissapointment you get when you can't tell the difference between the vocalist in the band, and the guest vocalist... that is how I feel

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