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Legend John Lyrics

Oh oh
The song begins with an expression of feeling, of being lost or unsure.

I realize as I lay down to sleep, we haven't spoke in weeks
The writer acknowledges the fact that there has been a distance between him and someone else, which has left him with questions and a sense of longing.

So many things that I'd like to know...
The writer has unanswered questions and seeks clarity and understanding.

Come have a talk with me
The writer is seeking direct communication with the person he feels distant from.

I need a sign, something I can see
The writer is seeking reassurance and evidence of the other person's feelings and intentions.

Why all the mystery?
The writer is frustrated by the lack of clarity and the unknown.

I try not to fall for make-believe, but what is reality?
The writer is struggling to differentiate between what is truth and what is not, and wishes for clarity.

Where do we go, what do we know?
The writer questions the nature of existence and the purpose of their lives.

Life has to have a meaning
The writer believes that everything happens for a reason and seeks to understand what that reason might be.

Show me the light, show me the way
The writer seeks guidance and direction from a higher power.

Show that you're listening
The writer desires confirmation that someone or something is paying attention to their thoughts and questions.

Show me, that you love me
The writer seeks reassurance and validation of their feelings.

Show me that you walk with me
The writer seeks comfort and support from someone or something that will be with them every step of the way.

Hopefully, just above me, heaven's watching over me
The writer is seeking reassurance and guidance from a higher power that they may feel is watching over them.

Guess it's funny how I say thanks to you for all you've given me
The writer expresses gratitude to someone or something for the gifts they have received, despite their lingering questions and doubts.

Sometimes the price of what you gave to me, I can't stop questioning
The writer grapples with the idea of the cost of the gifts they have received, and whether or not they are worth it.

Oh God of love, peace, and mercy, why so much suffering?
The writer appeals to a higher power for answers to the pain and suffering they see around them.

I pray for the world, it gets worse to me
The writer is distressed by the events and state of the world around them, and prays for change.

Wonder if you're listening
The writer questions if there is anyone or anything out there that is listening and can bring about the changes they wish to see.

When people go, why do they go?
The writer questions the nature and inevitability of death, and wonders why some people leave this world earlier than others.

Why don't you choose me?
The writer questions the seeming randomness of who lives and who dies, and wonders why they were not selected to leave this world rather than others.

But someday I'll know that I'm gonna go I hope you're waiting for me
The writer accepts the inevitability of death, but hopes and prays that something or someone is waiting for them on the other side.

Maybe we'll talk some other night
The writer acknowledges that they may not receive the answers they seek now, but hopes that they will someday.

Right now I'll take it easy Won't spend my time waiting to die Enjoy the life I'm living
The writer resolves to focus on the present, and not to dwell on the uncertainty and fear of the future.