Legacy
Suotana Lyrics
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For them who'll follow us behind
No bird to sing from the highest tree
No silver flash at the spawnpit
From the bottom of the river
From the bottom of my heart
Show! Us the land and we shall follow
Waves from the north!
They came and let us drown
In our legacy
Only by the winds and tales the story will be told
Of those who we managed to kill before the end of our own
No clatter of colliding skull and horns
No owl to huddle from it's coniferous dream
The creeping lynx's shadow while the bears roar
Just as if they really exist
Drainaged forests and swamps
Suffocating the streams of life
One by one they all will be gone
All the dwellers and wanderers
Miracles of life
Dead by the dawn where the sun no longer rises anymore
All the forests that have been cut down
Forest spirits, forever lost
All the rivers that have been dammed
By the great men of greed, together as none
You are nothing but a shame for us all
The burden of your heirs, the scourge of our time
Can you hear the waves?
We are standing at the edge of time
We are here to shed a tear
Before it all vanish away
We have waited for you
The genuine northern power!
I am the waves
At the edge of time
Show! Us the land and we shall follow
Signs! We were shown a thousand of times
Waves from the north!
They came and let us drown
In our legacy
This is our legacy.
The lyrics of Suotana's song "Legacy" evoke a deep sense of reflection and lament for the state of the natural world and the impact of human actions on the environment. The opening lines suggest a sense of loss and emptiness, with images of absence such as the lack of birdsong and shimmering silver in the natural landscape. The reference to the river and the heart conveys a deep personal connection to the land and a feeling of sorrow for what has been lost.
As the lyrics progress, there is a call for guidance and signs from the land, with a recognition of the destructive forces that have led to the drowning of the legacy left behind. The imagery of waves from the north overwhelming and submerging speaks to the overwhelming power of nature and the consequences of human folly.
The song then delves into a narrative of destruction and loss, with references to the violent clash of skulls and horns, symbolic of conflict and death. The mention of the owl and the lynx brings to mind the disappearing wildlife and the disappearing wilderness, a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the devastation wrought by human hands.
The final verses of the song paint a bleak picture of desolation, with drained forests and dammed rivers symbolizing the irreversible damage inflicted on the natural world. The imagery of the sun no longer rising and the dwellers and wanderers being gone hint at a future devoid of hope and vitality, a stark warning of the dire consequences of ecological destruction.
Overall, "Legacy" by Suotana is a powerful and poignant reflection on the environmental legacy we are leaving behind for future generations. The lyrics serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for conservation and preservation of the natural world before it is too late. The haunting beauty and somber tone of the song compel listeners to contemplate the impact of their actions and the responsibility we all bear in protecting the planet for the sake of all living beings.
Line by Line Meaning
All you see here is what we have left
Everything remaining is all that's left for future generations to witness
For them who'll follow us behind
For those who will come after us
No bird to sing from the highest tree
Nature's beauty and music silenced
No silver flash at the spawnpit
Loss of shimmering waters and life
From the bottom of the river
The depths of destruction and neglect
From the bottom of my heart
A heartfelt plea for change
Show! Us the land and we shall follow
Guidance needed for a sustainable future
Signs! We were shown a thousand of times
Warnings ignored repeatedly
Waves from the north!
Natural forces overwhelming us
They came and let us drown
The consequences of our actions catching up to us
In our legacy
Our lasting impact on the world
Only by the winds and tales the story will be told
History passed down through oral traditions
Of those who we managed to kill before the end of our own
Destroying nature before it destroys us
No clatter of colliding skull and horns
The absence of wildlife clashes
No owl to huddle from it's coniferous dream
The disappearance of nocturnal creatures
The creeping lynx's shadow while the bears roar
Rare sightings of wildlife diminishing
Just as if they really exist
Questioning the reality of nature's wonders
Drainaged forests and swamps
Ecosystems destroyed for human gain
Suffocating the streams of life
Nature's vitality choked out
One by one they all will be gone
Species disappearing one by one
All the dwellers and wanderers
All living creatures affected
Miracles of life
Nature's wonders lost forever
Dead by the dawn where the sun no longer rises anymore
Lives lost in a world devoid of hope
All the forests that have been cut down
Nature's treasures stripped away
Forest spirits, forever lost
Sacred connections severed forever
All the rivers that have been dammed
Waterways disrupted by human hands
By the great men of greed, together as none
Powerful individuals destroying as one
You are nothing but a shame for us all
The disgrace of humanity's actions
The burden of your heirs, the scourge of our time
The legacy we leave for future generations
Can you hear the waves?
Nature's call for attention
We are standing at the edge of time
Facing the consequences of our actions
We are here to shed a tear
Expressing sorrow for our impact on the world
Before it all vanishes away
Before nature is irreversibly lost
We have waited for you
Hoping for change to come
The genuine northern power!
The true strength of nature
I am the waves
Nature's force and fury
This is our legacy.
A reflection of our impact on the world
Contributed by Avery N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.