Andrew Fairweather Low (born 2 August 1948, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Wales[2… Read Full Bio ↴Andrew Fairweather Low (born 2 August 1948, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Wales[2]) is a Welsh guitarist, songwriter and vocalist. He was a founding member of 1960s British pop band, Amen Corner,[3] and in recent years has toured extensively with Roger Waters, Eric Clapton and Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings.

Ashes and Diamonds
Andy Fairweather Low Lyrics

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Ashes and Diamonds – Andy Fairweather Low

Everyday people need everyday potions from a lonely sky
Everyday people need moments that promise all that money can buy
Never for fortune and sleepy-eyed dreamers are in love when the sun goes down
I wait for no one I will be on my way homeward bound...
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Don't give up don't walk away.

No matter what you do or what you say
I believe in yesterday ever young.
Lonely days and lonely nights, leave ashes and diamonds over every light
I believe in a heaven for everyone.
2 –
I am so tired of waiting, wishing and hoping Im a fool to care
I am so tired of waiting, wishing and hoping is a one way affair
I am too over heartaches but I cant help believing in the reason to be sad is fine
If I should fall, I know that time would be on my side
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Don't give up don't walk away.
No matter what you do or what you say
I believe in yesterday ever young
Lonely days and lonely nights, leave ashes and diamond over every light
I believe in heaven for everyone
Na na na na na nan a nan a nan a nan a
3 –
There but for fortune For sleepy eyed dreamers
I will be there when the sun goes down
I will wait for no one I will be on my way homeward bound
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Don't give up don't walk away.
No matter what you do or what you say
I believe in yesterday ever young

Lonely days and lonely nights, leave ashes and diamonds over every light
I believe in a heaven for everyone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Andy Fairweather-Low's song Ashes and Diamonds imbibe a message of hope and perseverance despite the uncertainties of life. The opening lines depict the needs of everyday people that range from tangible possessions to intangible moments. The lyrics emphasize the importance of staying hopeful and not giving up even when life gets tough. The singer is presented as someone who is not waiting for anyone but is homeward bound, signifying a sense of direction and purpose.

In the next verses, the lyrics of the song echo the pain of longing and heartaches that everyone feels at some point in their lives. However, the singer does not lose hope and believes that being sad is fine and time heals everything. The lyrics go on to reiterate the importance of not giving up and having faith in oneself. The ending lines again emphasize the hope for a better future and the belief in all individuals' right to it.

Line by Line Meaning

Everyday people need everyday potions from a lonely sky
People seek solutions to their problems and turn to the sky (or a higher power) for help.

Everyday people need moments that promise all that money can buy
People desire experiences that offer them the pleasures that come with wealth and success.

Never for fortune and sleepy-eyed dreamers are in love when the sun goes down
One shouldn't pursue wealth above all else, instead love should be cherished, especially in moments of tranquility.

I wait for no one I will be on my way homeward bound...
I am self-sufficient and won't wait around for anyone else to start my journey home.

Don't give up don't walk away.
No matter how hard things get, don't give up and don't leave.

No matter what you do or what you say
Even if someone tries to dissuade you or disappoints you, don't lose hope.

I believe in yesterday ever young.
I hold onto the memories of better times, with a sense of nostalgia and yearning, to give me hope for the future.

Lonely days and lonely nights, leave ashes and diamonds over every light
Moments of loneliness and hardship can be both dark and dazzling, like ashes and diamonds respectively.

I believe in a heaven for everyone.
I have faith in the existence of a positive, blissful existence beyond death for all human beings.

I am so tired of waiting, wishing and hoping Im a fool to care
I'm worn out by waiting, dreaming And hoping for something that may never come, and I feel foolish for still caring.

I am so tired of waiting, wishing and hoping is a one way affair
Continuously waiting and wishing can feel one-sided and unproductive.

I am too over heartaches but I cant help believing in the reason to be sad is fine
Although I'm resilient enough to overcome heartbreak and loss, I still believe it's healthy and natural to feel sad sometimes.

If I should fall, I know that time would be on my side
Even if I were to fail or experience defeat, I know that time will continue to move forward and help me heal.

There but for fortune For sleepy eyed dreamers
Good luck might be more a result of fate than a person's own skill or merit. The dreamers happen to catch it sometimes.

I will be there when the sun goes down
I'll be around to help or support when things get darker or tougher.

I will wait for no one I will be on my way homeward bound
I'll take responsibility for my life and direction, and not wait around for others to show me the way.

Writer(s): Andy Fairweather Low

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