It’s hard to say what I want my legacy to be when I’m long gone.
Meaning of the quote
It can be difficult to know what kind of lasting impact or "legacy" we will leave behind after we pass away. We may have ideas about the things we want to be remembered for, but it's not always easy to predict how we'll be viewed in the future. This quote suggests that even a talented artist like Aaliyah wasn't sure exactly what her legacy would be, since the future is unpredictable and uncertain.
About Aaliyah
Aaliyah was an American singer and actress known as the ‘Princess of R&B’ and ‘Queen of Urban Pop’. She helped redefine contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music, and had a successful career before tragically passing away at the age of 22 in a plane crash.
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