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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.
War With Me
Ash Lyrics
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Bide my time, that's my situation
Caught up in your personal battles
Your desires, your desires
If only you could see things more clearly
Through the chaos I wish you could hear me
I stood strong when all others have failed you
I've been a rock, I've been a rock
So why do you want a war with me?
Oh yeah
Identifying with the broken hearted
You want to save the lonely and rejected
Baby could you look a little closer
At one who loves you, the one who loves you
So why do you want a war with me?
Oh yeah
Caught in the firing line
You pulled your heart aside from me
Baby can't you recognise the wounding of my pride i feel?
And will we sacrifice at such a heavy price, our dreams?
Where I've placed all my belief
So why do you want a war with me?
I can give you all you need
The lyrics to Ash's song War With Me seems to be centered around a relationship where one person feels like they are constantly fighting or at war with their significant other. The singer presents themselves as a rock, someone who has been through thick and thin with their partner, yet they feel like they are not being recognized for their efforts. They question their partner's decision to pick fights with them, when they have been nothing but a source of support.
The lyrics also reveal the singer's frustration with their partner's desire to help others, while ignoring their needs. They ask their partner to look at them, the one who loves them, and recognize their efforts. At the same time, the singer is aware of the sacrifices they might have to make to keep their relationship together. They lament the possibility that their dreams might be sacrificed at such a heavy price, but they reassure their partner that they can give them all they need.
Overall, the lyrics of War With Me convey a sense of frustration and confusion in a relationship where one person is trying to hold things together. They question why their partner is constantly picking fights with them, while simultaneously ignoring their own needs. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been hurt by their partner's actions but is willing to work things out if they could only recognize the effort they put in.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this our final destination?
Questioning if the current state of their relationship is the end
Bide my time, that's my situation
Waiting patiently for the other person to make a move
Caught up in your personal battles
Feeling entangled in the other person's problems
Your desires, your desires
Acknowledging that the other person's needs and wants are important
If only you could see things more clearly
Wishing for the other person to have a clearer perspective on things
Through the chaos I wish you could hear me
Feeling unheard by the other person amidst turmoil
I stood strong when all others have failed you
Being a reliable support system for the other person
I've been a rock, I've been a rock
Reiterating the strength and stability offered to the other person
So why do you want a war with me?
Questioning why the other person is being combative
Identifying with the broken hearted
Recognizing the other person's empathy towards those in pain
You want to save the lonely and rejected
Expressing the other person's desire to help those in need
Baby could you look a little closer
Suggesting the other person take a closer look at their own situation
At one who loves you, the one who loves you
Referencing their own love for the other person
Caught in the firing line
Feeling caught in the middle of an argument
You pulled your heart aside from me
Feeling rejected by the other person
Baby can't you recognise the wounding of my pride i feel?
Asking the other person to acknowledge the impact of their actions
And will we sacrifice at such a heavy price, our dreams?
Wondering if their relationship is worth sacrificing their individual aspirations
Where I've placed all my belief
Highlighting the importance of the relationship to the singer
So why do you want a war with me?
Recurring question about the other person's hostility
I can give you all you need
Offering to fulfill the other person's needs
Contributed by Isaiah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Is this our final destination?
Bide my time, that's my situation
Caught up in your personal battles
Your desires, your desires
If only you could see things more clearly
Through the chaos I wish you could hear me
I've stood strong when all others have failed you
I've been a rock, I've been a rock
So why do you want a war with me?
Oh yeah
Oh why do you want a war with me?
Oh yeah
Identifying with the broken hearted
You want to save the lonely and rejected
Baby could you look a little closer
At one who loves you, the one who loves you
So why do you want a war with me?
Oh yeah
Oh why do you want a war with me?
Oh yeah
I can give you all you need
Why do you want a war with me?
Caught in the firing line
You pulled your heart aside from me
Baby can't you recognise the wounding of my pride i feel?
And will we sacrifice at such a heavy price, our dreams?
Where I've placed all my belief
So why do you want a war with me?
Oh yeah
Oh why do you want a war with me?
Oh yeah
I can give you all you need
Oh yeah
Oh I can give you all you need
Why do you want a war with me?
Why do you want a war with me?
I can give you all you need
I can give you all you need
Oh why do you want a war with me?
So why do you want a war with me?
Oh yeah
blitzr3000
Ash are so under credited for their work...
AHiFi
Aah, love this song. The tune is so uplifting. Great stuff guys, I think an actual release of this would be top 20!
cageofman
Probably my favourite from A-Z. Love the chorus.
Jón Þór Ólafsson
Tim. Mark. Rick. A Poodle. A black cat. Everything a great music video needs. My top A-Z vol. 1 picks after few listenings: 1. Arcadia 2. War With Me 3. True Love 1980 4. Neon 5. Space Shot Also a big salute to the saxophone solo in Do You Feel It?
Jonathan Teles
muito bom
Dan Ormond
Love this song. Great video, too!
arthur marshall
great band
cole2500
I love this song and very cool video too.
McCloskers
really really great song-top 5 material. class video too
John Harvey
McCloskers liking the vid. First time heard song, and, seen video.