Joy Kicks Darkness
Ash Lyrics


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On the wind the ashes rise
I've been searching for you all of my life
Tears are welling in your eyes
Listen to me Daddy, you don't need to cry
For I know one of these days
I will travel there among the vast array and take my place

Here we go
we'll leave all fear behind
Sailing into the sun
This is our time
Death and glory
Supreme sacrifice
We will meet again
On the other side
Rising into the light

We can't wait, there is no time
You cannot predict when lightning will strike
There's no chance to hesitate
Destiny has looked you straight in the face and called your name

Here we go
we'll leave all fear behind
Sailing into the sun
This is our time
Death and glory
Supreme sacrifice
We will meet again
On the other side
Rising into the light
We'll meet again
Be released in the end

Here we go
we'll leave all fear behind
Sailing into the sun
This is our time
Death and glory
Supreme sacrifice
We will meet again
On the other side

Come on
We're going into the light

Here we go
we'll leave all fear behind
Sailing into the sun
This is our time
Death and glory
Supreme sacrifice




We will meet again
On the other side

Overall Meaning

The song "Joy Kicks Darkness" by Ash is a powerful and emotional tribute to a lost loved one. The lyrics suggest that the singer is addressing their father who is grieving for someone - perhaps a child. The opening lines, "On the wind the ashes rise, I've been searching for you all of my life" seem to suggest a loss that has deeply affected both the father and the singer for many years. But the song is not about sadness - it's about hope and the promise of a better life beyond the grave. The singer assures their father that they will meet again "on the other side", and that death is not something to fear - it's simply a part of life's journey.


In the chorus, the lyric "Here we go, we'll leave all fear behind" is repeated several times. This feels like a call to action - a reminder to the father that he needs to put aside his fear and sadness, and embrace the future with hope and positivity. The upcoming journey is described as a "supreme sacrifice", but the promise of "death and glory" is worth it in the end. The imagery of "sailing into the sun" is also very powerful, suggesting that the lost loved one is now headed towards a brighter, more peaceful existence.


Overall, "Joy Kicks Darkness" is a moving and uplifting song about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of loss. It encourages listeners to hold onto hope and look towards the future with optimism, even in the darkest of times.


Line by Line Meaning

On the wind the ashes rise
The singer sees ashes rising in the wind and is reminded of the fleeting nature of life and how we all turn to ashes eventually.


I've been searching for you all of my life
The singer has been searching for a loved one or a sense of purpose for their entire life.


Tears are welling in your eyes
The singer sees tears in someone's eyes, possibly the loved one they've been searching for or their own reflection. This creates a sense of sadness and longing.


Listen to me Daddy, you don't need to cry
The artist is trying to comfort their father or someone they care about who is crying. They want to reassure them that everything will be alright.


For I know one of these days, I will travel there among the vast array and take my place
The artist has a sense of destiny and feels that they will eventually find their place in the world, even if it takes time.


Here we go, we'll leave all fear behind
The singer is embarking on a journey or taking a big step and wants to do so without fear.


Sailing into the sun, this is our time
The singer is optimistic about the future and sees the journey ahead as a chance to seize the moment and make the most of life.


Death and glory, supreme sacrifice
The artist is willing to face death or sacrifice for a greater cause or purpose, possibly related to the journey or their sense of destiny.


We will meet again, on the other side
The artist believes in an afterlife or some sort of continuation after death and thinks they will see loved ones again in this other place.


Rising into the light
As the artist faces their destiny or death, they see themselves rising into a place of light and peace.


We can't wait, there is no time
The singer feels a sense of urgency or pressure to act quickly and not waste time.


You cannot predict when lightning will strike
The artist is warning against complacency and emphasizing the need to be vigilant and prepared for unexpected events.


There's no chance to hesitate
The singer is emphasizing the need for quick and decisive action in the face of difficulty or challenge.


Destiny has looked you straight in the face and called your name
The singer believes that they or someone they know is meant for a specific purpose or destiny and that it is now time to fulfill it.


We'll meet again, be released in the end
The singer sees death as a release or liberation and believes they will be reunited with loved ones in the end.


Come on, we're going into the light
The artist is encouraging themselves or others to embrace the journey ahead and move towards a brighter future.




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Comments from YouTube:

@mattrobinson7750

Ash will never let me down

@kayoungbang9116

never forget your perfomance at the comedia club in Bath :)

@JapanUSACoalition

Good song. Love Ash!

@Clever1992ton

I can't believe I didn't leave my like here until now.

@stefanocaiazzakindergartenchef

🥰

@lllolllolllolllo

great job! no music no life(3u0)

@watari215

Kicks + Darkness= Joy
Some Konosuba Fan?

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