Depart
Legacy of Love: Reflecting on a Life Well-Lived
Lyrics
When I depart, this world apart
Contemplating the separation from the world
I wonder what I will leave behind
Reflecting on the legacy left behind
I tried my best, my very hardest
Expressing effort and dedication in life
So I will have my peace of mind
Seeking peace of mind through one's actions
Tell me I've done, good for once
Desiring acknowledgment for positive actions
When you take a look at my kids
Hoping that one's children have thrived
That they've become, the perfect ones
Wishing for the success and virtue of one's children
That it was a good thing I did
Believing in the positive impact of personal actions
Maybe I should count the things that I have
Considering the value of personal possessions
Maybe I should have spent time just to laugh
Reflecting on missed opportunities for joy
And not made excuses on my behalf
Regretting making excuses for past actions
They were beyond my control
Accepting that some things were beyond control
And then, my art, was worlds apart
Acknowledging a gap between artistic expression and reality
Tried to find meaning between the lines
Searching for meaning in creative pursuits
A soundtrack by, and for people's lives
Creating art that resonates with people's lives
Through tough and through happy times
Being there for others in both difficult and happy times
Tell me I've done good my entire life
Seeking affirmation for a lifetime of good deeds
I never should doubt I wouldn't arrive
Emphasizing self-confidence in life choices
A shoulder to cry on or to hold on by
Recognizing the importance of emotional support
I know I did my best
Expressing confidence in giving one's best
I never should doubt, I will take a stand
Affirming the commitment to taking a principled stand
Why love is something I don't understand
Questioning the complexities of love
So when I arrive as was finally planned
Anticipating a planned arrival with confidence
You'll be waiting for me
Expecting a welcoming presence upon arrival
And you'll be
Emphasizing the anticipation of a specific person
And you'll be
Repeating the anticipation of a specific person
And you'll be waiting for me
Reiterating the expectation of a welcoming presence
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