Discover the story of the song > Footprints on The Sand – original west end cast of the prince of egypt

The protagonist is the second son of their father, and they feel like their life is easy and full of fun because of their birthright. However, when they see the statues of the Pharaohs, they realize their life will not leave a mark like theirs will. They contemplate their place in the world and wonder if they'll leave any sort of legacy behind. In the end, the protagonist accepts that they may not be remembered, but they still like to think they will leave some sort of impact on the world.