The proficient musician played nearly every instrument on the upcoming album. The drums were handled by his A Perfect Circle band mate Josh Freese. Maynard James Keenan’s 11 year old son, Devo, added some gorgeous cello. With Howerdel providing such a rich and layered production style to the sessions, legendary engineer, Alan Moulder (My Bloody Valentine, Nine Inch Nails) was enlisted to mix the results. Fans of APC and bands like The Cure and Smashing Pumpkins will fall for the album’s alluring blend of rock bombast and dark atmospherics. The internet has been buzzing about the debut single “The Stone,” and rock and alternative radio has already added the song to their rotations. The album, Keep Telling Myself It’s All Right, will be released in March. In the meantime, Howerdel is putting a touring band together for a worldwide tour.
United States
2005
Too Late
ASHES dIVIDE Lyrics
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If I could separate me from myself, I'd stay away from me.
If you decide I'm wrong, and you can wait that long, maybe it's not too late.
I will not loose you to the melting sky
Or to the mad parade
To the bloody jaws or the fire fall
Don't be afraid.
You need never know, a cold heart, heart of stone
Or lonely memory, you will never be alone
[Chorus]
I will not loose you to a world that doesn't care
To the monsters that would have you.
Never surrender you, I always will be there
I will be there to wrap myself around you
I will not loose you to the dark or to the nights
To the terrible machine
Never let you loose your light
If I could separate me from myself, I'd stay away from me.
But if you decide I'm wrong, and you can wait that long, don't fall away from me.
Don't pull away...
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Too Late" by ASHES dIVIDE are about the singer's desire to separate himself from his own destructive tendencies and become a better person for the sake of the one he loves. He wants to protect his loved one from the dangers of the world and from his own potentially harmful behavior. The chorus is particularly poignant as it expresses the singer's wish to distance himself from his own self-destructive behavior and the hope that his loved one will wait for him to become better. The line "maybe it's not too late" suggests that the singer fears it may already be too late to make amends, but he still holds hope that he can change for the better.
The second verse reinforces the singer's commitment to protect his loved one and never let them feel alone or abandoned. He promises to never let his loved one lose their light and to be there for them even in the darkest of times. The imagery of "the melting sky," "mad parade," "bloody jaws," "fire fall," "monsters," and the "terrible machine" suggests a sense of chaos and danger that the singer wants to shield their partner from. The line "don't be afraid" is repeated twice in the song, underscoring the importance the singer places on reassuring their loved one and keeping them safe.
Overall, the lyrics of "Too Late" express a deep desire for personal growth and self-improvement for the sake of the singer's loved one. The song highlights the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and striving to be a better person for those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
I will not loose you to the melting sky
I won't let you fade away or disappear from my reach
Or to the mad parade
Or lose you to the crowd of crazy and chaotic people
To the bloody jaws or the fire fall
And I won't let you get hurt by any physical or emotional danger
Don't be afraid.
You don't have to worry, because I'll always be there to protect you
You need never know, a cold heart, heart of stone
You won't experience a feeling of being deserted or unwanted
Or lonely memory, you will never be alone
You will always have someone to talk to and seek help from
I will not loose you to a world that doesn't care
I won't let you feel lost or abandoned in a world that's not supportive or kind
To the monsters that would have you.
I won't let any monsters or negative forces take away your happiness or sanity
Never surrender you, I always will be there
I'll never let go of you or give up on our relationship
I will be there to wrap myself around you
I'll be there to offer you comfort and safety when you need it
I will not loose you to the dark or to the nights
I won't let you fear the unknown or struggle with painful thoughts and emotions
To the terrible machine
And I won't let you become a victim of a cruel or heartless system
Never let you loose your light
I'll always encourage you to stay positive and hopeful
If I could separate me from myself, I'd stay away from me.
If I ever became someone you couldn't trust or rely on, I'd try to distance myself from you
But if you decide I'm wrong, and you can wait that long, don't fall away from me.
But if you disagree with me or we have problems, please don't give up on me, let's work it out together
Don't pull away...
Don't move away, because I need you as much as you need me
[Chorus]
Repeats the main message of the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHNETTE LIN NAPOLITANO, WILLIAM L. HOWERDEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Greg McCulley
Still astonished tracks like this aren't more popular/liked. Fantastic work on this album...
Samiiilo
I love this song, I've had the Stone in my library for the last 3 years, can't believe I didn't look at there other stuff. This & Forever can be are amazing.
Kirstine Mikkelsen
Haha, yeah Ashes Divide has made many songs that tops nearly all others in my opinion :D Thanks for watching my video ^^
Alexa Gamer
I use to hear this Album over and over again back in 2010 feeling desolated as hell. Such memories... ;D
TheBritomart
What an amazing song-
Charles Wilson
Awesome, good upload! Excellent band
Kirstine Mikkelsen
Glad you like it, i will upload the rest of the album some day :)
Charles Wilson
Kirstine Mikkelsen Nice! I have known about ASHES dIVIDE for awhile but really didn't listen til just recently. :)
Kirstine Mikkelsen
Charles Wilson Awesome :) I hope their music will do you good every once in a while then :D
Charles Wilson
It has so far, thanks. :)