Legacy
Shandon Lyrics


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Loving 'em all And despising 'em all yeah Seen a rebel
Who's know living into me
And startin' me up
And he's locking me up
You gotta stop
2-3-4
I don't fuck you – you don't fuck me
Oh yeah, oh yeah
I need to get pissed
To come out and show me
I gotta be freed
From my vanity forcing me
To satisfy
Who i'm refusing to be
You gotta stop
2-3-4




I don't fuck you – you don't fuck me
Oh yeah, oh yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shandon's song Legacy are a reflection on the struggle to be authentic and true to oneself in a world that pressures individuals to conform to certain expectations. The opening lines "Loving 'em all and despising 'em all yeah" suggest a sense of ambivalence towards the people and structures around the singer. They have observed a rebellious spirit who has influenced them and caused them to awaken to something inside of themselves. However, this inner flame or "rebel" is also causing some turmoil as the singer feels trapped and locked up.


The chorus "I don't fuck you - you don't fuck me" expresses a desire for boundaries and independence. The singer seems to be asserting that they will not be controlled or manipulated by others, and that they will not do the same to others either. The lines "I need to get pissed to come out and show me" suggest that the singer may need some liquid courage or anger to fully express themselves and be comfortable with who they are. The final lines "To satisfy who I'm refusing to be, you gotta stop" indicate that the singer wants to break free from any expectations or societal norms that are preventing them from being their true self.


Overall, Legacy is a song about embracing individuality and fighting against conformity. The singer urges both themselves and others to stop pressuring themselves or each other into fitting into neat boxes. Instead, they advocate for honesty, self-expression, and personal freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

Loving 'em all
Showing love to everyone around regardless of who they are or what they do.


And despising 'em all yeah
While loving everyone, there are still some people who are disliked.


Seen a rebel
Having seen someone who isn't afraid to go against the norm.


Who's know living into me
Being influenced by someone who embodies rebellion.


And startin' me up
Stimulating inspiration and creativity within oneself.


And he's locking me up
Feeling trapped and limited by the same rebellion that once inspired.


You gotta stop
Realizing the need to end the cycle of rebellion and being trapped by it.


2-3-4
Counting down to the next step in the journey.


I don't fuck you - you don't fuck me
Not allowing anyone to hold power over oneself and not harming others in return.


Oh yeah, oh yeah
Affirming the previous statement with enthusiasm.


I need to get pissed
Feeling the need to let out frustration and anger.


To come out and show me
Seeking an outlet to express oneself and show their true nature.


I gotta be freed
Recognizing the need for liberation from past influences and restrictions.


From my vanity forcing me
Breaking free from self-centeredness that limits growth.


To satisfy
To meet societal expectations and fit in.


Who I'm refusing to be
Not conforming to society's expectations and instead being true to oneself.




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7clinch

Favolosa...mi ricordo (circa 10 anni fa a Palermo)quando prima di suonare questo pezzo ci dissero:"Adesso vi dovete dividere in due schieramenti....come in Brave Heart....e quando parte la canzone vi dovete scontrare"...niente...inimmaginabile, one, two, three, four!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maho229

quanti bei ricordi legati a questa canzone...è un vero peccato che si siano sciolti!

Frank Marax

ragazzi si sono riuniti!!!!

romagna83

Mia mamma me l'ha buttata via di nascosto la t-shirt rossa...diceva che aveva troppi buchi...la mettevo per uscire, per andare a letto, per giocare a calcio...per tutto... Quanta nostalgia...

ilquintopezzo

Se vuoi è di nuovo disponibile nel loro bandcamp ufficiale, anch'io l'avevo persa e l'ho ricomprata, è la stessa!

Nekoebbasta

@ValeHxC Anch'io! Epici! :D

Uchi-Sensei

quello lo fanno fare su Janet...l'ho visti 10 volte...

The Brain Of Pop Culture

@SledLee Che pogo ieri a Ciampino su sta canzone :D!!! 2012

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