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1) Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The media originally pegged Ash's music as Britpop when the band first found mainstream success.
The current line-up of the group is as follows: Tim Wheeler (vocals and guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass guitar) and Rick McMurray (drums).
Ash's full-length debut "1977" was released in 1996 and followed 1994's mini album "Trailer". Named after the year they were all born (and in honour of the year Star Wars was released), "1977" displayed Wheeler and Hamilton's full-fledged love for all things extra-terrestrial and science fiction-related. In autumn 1997, guitarist Charlotte Hatherley was added to the existing trio. Hatherley was recruited from the band Nightnurse.
The new quartet's sophomore effort - "Nu-Clear Sounds" was released in 1998 to a mixed critical reaction. "Free All Angels" followed in April 2001, gaining a U.S. release in the following summer.
Meltdown, the band's first Stateside release for Record Collection, arrived in spring 2005. A year later, and after nine years with Ash, Charlotte Hatherley announced her departure from the band to concentrate on a solo career. The split was amicable and the members of the band have mentioned that they are open to Charlotte returning.
In 2007 the remaining trio (and original line-up) released the album "Twilight Of The Innocents".
2009: Nearly 12 months of work at their Manhattan command centre has produced an enviable payload of new tunes: the ultimate singles band are about to unveil the ultimate singles collection.
The band announces what amounts to a creative Everest, the ‘A-Z Series’: 26 singles in one year, a single for each letter of the alphabet, one release every fortnight. The first taster is free download Return Of White Rabbit, and the UK press loves it; a refreshing electro take on the unstoppable Ash formula, it suggests the ambitious new release schedule has revitalized the band.
The unique subscription service run from the band’s website and own label ‘Atomic Heart Records’ is kicked off with ballad True Love 1980 and is promptly followed by another Ash innovation, the A to Z Tour. The band embark on an alphabetical tour of the UK, a brave – if not foolish – trip around the British Isles from Aldershot to Zennor, bringing the Rock back to some of the nation’s lesser known music venues.
Ash were joined by Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack for live performances in 2010 while Bloc Party was on hiatus.
2) Ash, an emerging Atlanta-based artist, made her television debut on the reality show Chasing Destiny by Kelly Rowland but she’s no newcomer to the performance art. If you’ve ever seen her perform behind Janelle Monáe, it is likely that you were instantly captivated by her warm energy and obvious star quality. The singer/songwriter is keeping feel good love songs alive in her solo work with a refreshing amalgamation of futuristic and classic instrumentation. Ash’s debut project The Perfect EP and sophomore release The Please Like Me EP each consist of four endearingly electrifying songs.
ASH. is an American dream-Pop artist who is gradually winning the hearts of listeners all over the world. She is a songstress and a writer of both prose and poetry with a unique perspective on love. With her mesmerizing lyrics and enchanting voice, she and her writing partner, T. Brown, have created songs and melodies that will live in your heart forever; harkening to sounds of nostalgia all the while remaining fresh and refreshing.
Her two independent releases, The Please Like Me EP and The Perfect EP were so impactful that they amassed features in over 30 publications, including Galore, Saint Heron, Perez Hilton, Essence, VIBE, BET, PYNK, and Hello Beautiful, just to name a few.
This success was coupled with numerous requests of the budding star to perform at notable events such as opening for Grammy nominated singer and super producer Ryan Leslie at Atlanta’s CenterStage,The Revival hosted by hit producer Bryan-Michael Cox, and the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, just to name a few.
A former vocalist and dancer for artist Janelle Monae, ASH. has a history of notable performances alongside the Grammy nominated singer at The White House, on Good Morning America, on a plethora of late night shows such as Letterman and Fallon, Coachella, Essence Music Fest, SNL, Black Girls Rock, the 18th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony, and many many others. That opportunity also landed her the honor of performing on stage with musical icons, Stevie Wonder and the late Prince Rogers Nelson.
In Spring of 2016, ASH. orchestrated her first high school tour allowing her an opportunity to interact with, impact and encourage young lives. In fact, her music is filled with metaphorical references to dream chasing.
In August of 2016, ASH., began her uniquely created, " THE PLEASE LIKE ME LIVING ROOM TOUR," where she traveled to Memphis, Nashville, Cleveland, Atlanta and Brooklyn with her band, creating a stage in the living rooms of her most dedicated fans to provide an opportunity for people to experience her live. The tour proved to be highly innovative, packing out the living rooms in each city. In fact, a well known Brooklyn Blog, "Music and Other Drugs," called the tour, "genius," and stated that "..the intimate vibe connected the audience to ASH.,...everyone in the room sang along...it shows the impact that her artistry and music has on fans..." .
3) ASH Is an artist from Paris, France. ( SoundCloud )
Hailing from Cairo, Egypt and currently based in Montréal, Ash fuses melodic Middle Eastern sounds and Electronic music in a style reminiscent to that of his versatile influences.
His repertoire can be traced back to his first original track Lost, released in 2012, which garnered attention from numerous producers for its intricate fusion of middle eastern and electronic music.
In 2016, Ash released his hit Mosaïque. The song has amassed over 90 million streams to date and charted in the Top 50 of many countries including Turkey, Greece, Romania and Ukraine.
Following Mosaique’s success, Ash released many more hits such as, Give a Little, Daydream and Dans La Peau, reaching altogether over 350 million streams on digital music platforms.
4) ASH is a singer-songwriter based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Known for her dynamically enchanting live performances and captivating audiences of all ages with her lovable authenticity, ASH is a Kommetjie-raised Canadian singer-songwriter aspiring to inspire a message of compassion and kindness through her music.
Her sound is infused with warm classic country-folk influences and is accompanied by passionate poetic lyrics.
After being inspired by her natural love of connecting with others through music, ASH has been prolifically performing all over the Western Cape and Gauteng
She loves to perform her own original material as well as old-school sing-a-long favourites that everyone knows. She has recorded her debut single "Homeless Hearts" in collaboration with Jon Shaban at Sit the Folk Down Studios in Woodstock and will be releasing it on the 22nd of April 2022. ASH is certainly making waves and is only just getting started.
Arcadia
Ash Lyrics
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Now I'm homeward bound, way to see you later
If you make that step you're the instigator
Got my mind made up, I'll be your navigator
If you want me to travel over moonlit miles
For a precious smile
Following my lonely heart
Call on me, take me...
Far over the seas
I return in my dreams
Sailing home under the stars
To be safe in your arms
Ever near, travel through time
Ever close in my mind
Say you will truly be mine
Say you'll always be mine
We are a winning combination
We're two stars aligned in a constellation
When I get too low you're my inspiration
Never let me down, you're a revelation
One that comes along once in a lifetime
Oh I realise
You give me love free and wild
Oh my child, lead me...
Far over the seas
I return in my dreams
Sailing home under the stars
To be safe in your arms
Ever near, travel through time
Ever close in my mind
Say you will truly be mine
Say you'll always be mine
Our empire stretches from the deserts
To the ice fields
Love and courage can take us anywhere
We dare to go
Far over the seas
I return in my dreams
Sailing home under the stars
To be safe in your arms
Ever near, travel through time
Ever close in my mind
Say you will truly be mine
Say you'll always be mine
The lyrics to Ash's song Arcadia describe a journey towards a loved one, a journey filled with hope, determination, and love. The song opens with a call to action: "Light up, spark the detonator, now I'm homeward bound, way to see you later." The singer is ready to explode into action and make his way back to his beloved. He encourages them to make the first move, to take that step towards him, saying "If you make that step you're the instigator, got my mind made up, I'll be your navigator." He is willing to travel any distance, even "over moonlit miles" for the chance to see their "precious smile." This journey is inspired by "my lonely heart," but he knows that his lover is there waiting for him.
The second verse continues this theme, describing the strong bond between the two lovers. We learn that they are "two stars aligned in a constellation" and that the singer turns to their loved one when they feel low, saying "When I get too low you're my inspiration, never let me down, you're a revelation." This love is one that comes "once in a lifetime" and is "free and wild." The chorus repeats the desire to be with their loved one, sailing home under the stars to be safe in their arms. The final verse expands on this desire, describing it as an empire that stretches "from the deserts to the ice fields," and the two lovers are willing to go anywhere together. It is a love characterized by "courage" and "daring."
Overall, the lyrics of Arcadia paint a picture of deep, enduring love - a love that endures despite the distance between two people, a love that inspires and motivates, and a love that is free and wild. It is a song of hope and determination, but also a song of comfort and safety, of finding a home in another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Light up, spark the detonator
Get ready and be prepared to take action
Now I'm homeward bound, way to see you later
I am returning home and will catch up with you later
If you make that step you're the instigator
If you take the initiative to move forward, you will be the one who starts the action
Got my mind made up, I'll be your navigator
I have made up my mind to guide and lead the way for you
If you want me to travel over moonlit miles
If you want me to go the distance and journey far for you
For a precious smile
To see your precious smile and make you happy
Following my lonely heart
I am following my heart's desires, even if it means being alone
Call on me, take me...
Reach out to me, and I will come to you
Far over the seas
Traveling a great distance over the ocean
I return in my dreams
I come back to you in my dreams
Sailing home under the stars
Returning home safely while sailing under the stars
To be safe in your arms
To feel safe and loved in your embrace
Ever near, travel through time
Always close to each other, and willing to travel through time together
Ever close in my mind
Always in my thoughts and memories
Say you will truly be mine
Promise me that you will be mine and only mine
Say you'll always be mine
Promise me that you will be mine forever
We are a winning combination
We are a perfect match and destined to succeed together
We're two stars aligned in a constellation
We are two perfectly aligned stars among many in the sky
When I get too low you're my inspiration
You inspire me and lift me up when I am feeling down
Never let me down, you're a revelation
You have never disappointed me and are a true blessing in my life
One that comes along once in a lifetime
Someone as special as you only comes along once in a lifetime
Oh I realize
I understand and acknowledge
You give me love free and wild
Your love is pure, passionate, and unbridled
Oh my child, lead me...
Lead me to where you want me to go, my love
Our empire stretches from the deserts to the ice fields
Our love is vast and all-encompassing, reaching from the hottest deserts to the coldest ice fields
Love and courage can take us anywhere
With love and courage, we can go anywhere and conquer anything
We dare to go
We are brave and unafraid to face any challenge together
Contributed by Camilla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Noble
Severely underrated song
Augusto Nonga Putra
Indeed
hectorial85
That vocal line is SO damn catchy. Love Ash and this tune.
Mike Legat
116 thousand views for a masterpiece like this is an absolute disgrace!!!
emmettjarlath
This song proves that a band can still create something amazing after all these years!
Rich P
One of my absolute favourite Ash songs. So damn upbeat.
Calverz
This song and video I love. Thank you so much for writing and makin this video. You guys are great.
Nogy
Thank you Ash for all your music that you made. You are one of my most favourite music interpretes.
broke ur neck
Ah, I just heard this song today in the background of a video I was watching and it sounded so good. I’m so happy I’ve found it! I didn’t realize it was 24 years old haha.
mankitsu524
I stand corrected. Ash still has IT. Great song.