Legacy
Ryan Laird Lyrics

My body don’t make the man I am
My physical appearance doesn't define who I truly am as a person

It’s a vessel I use to conduct my plans
My body is just a tool I use to carry out my intentions and goals in life

We all are deep down we’re bulletproof
At our core, we all possess a strength and resilience that makes us unbreakable

The more I want the harder I try
The stronger my desire, the more I push myself to achieve it

The harder I try the less I fly
Despite my efforts, sometimes I feel like I'm not making progress

My hearts been broke my ego bruised
I've experienced heartbreak and damage to my self-esteem

It’s all my fault but I’ll blame you
Even though I know I'm responsible, I may still try to shift the blame onto someone else

Everyone has got the chance to be
Each individual has the opportunity to become whatever they choose to be

Whatever we make our own history
Our actions determine the narrative of our own lives

And when it’s time to leave
When our time on this earth comes to an end

We leave our legacy
We leave behind a lasting impact and imprint on the world

Life ain’t always a piece of cake
Life is not always easy or straightforward

We’re all fighting a war within
We are all battling our own internal struggles and conflicts

Everybody’s plagued by sin
Everyone is affected by their own moral failings and shortcomings

What matters most is where we go from here
The most important thing is what we do next and how we move forward

Will you rise above or disappear?
Will you overcome your challenges or succumb to them?

Cause when it is all said and done
Because ultimately, when everything is finished and concluded

We go back to where we begun
We return to our starting point or origins

If you’re ever sitting at a crossroads
When faced with a difficult decision or pivotal moment in life

If you can’t decide which way to go
When you're feeling unsure about the direction you should take

Look deep down inside yourself
Reflect inward for the answers you seek

For answers only you can tell
The solutions you need can only come from within yourself

Life is like a melody
Life is akin to a musical composition

With ups and downs and harmony
Containing both highs and lows, but ultimately finding balance

Ooh I’ve fucked up a time or two
I've made mistakes in the past

Even I don’t always sing in tune
Even I am not always perfectly in sync or on track

I have only really ever wanted peace
My truest desire has always been for inner calm and tranquility

I’m a student of philosophy
I am someone who seeks wisdom and deeper understanding

I want the very best for you for me
I wish for the highest standards of success and happiness for both yourself and me

For eternity
Endlessly, without limit

When it’s my time to leave
When the moment comes for me to depart from this world

Make that my legacy
Let the impact I leave behind be my lasting legacy