There are three bands with the name Ashbury.
1) 80's hard rock band from Tucson, AZ.
2) An indie band from Los Angeles, California that broke up in 2006.
3) A new rock band based out of Las Vegas, Nevada
The Warning
Ashbury Lyrics
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As you hear the thunder roar
You see the lightening flashing
But you know not what it's for
There looks to be a stallion
With a rider on it's back
You have seen him pass
And know that he'll be back
Or perhaps a magic man
With eyes of liquid fire
Golden staff within his hand
And he rides above the mountains
With the secret that he holds
The time has come, the people must be told
So shall it be written
So shall it be done
Came the warning from the prophet
And it came to pass before the rising sun
He looked upon the thousands
That had come to hear him speak
He warned them of the darkness
Of their evil and their greed
But somehow they ignored him
Though their faces filled with fear
So he turned away and shed a single tear
So shall it be written
So shall it be done
Came the warning from the prophet
And it came to pass before the rising sun
Well his words had gone unheeded
Nothing more that could be done
He returned into the mountains
From where he had begun
Now he watches from the heavens
As the void is drawing near
And the prophet's words are ringin'
All too clear, all too clear, all too clear
So shall it be written
So shall it be done
Came the warning from the prophet
And it came to pass before the rising sun
So shall it be written
So shall it be done
Came the warning from the prophet
And it came to pass before the rising sun
The song "The Warning" by Ashbury depicts a prophetic warning from a wizard, who rides a stallion with a golden staff and eyes of liquid fire, about the coming darkness and the people's evil and greed. As he looks upon the thousands who have gathered to listen to him, he sheds a tear, knowing that despite his warning, they will not heed his words. The prophet's words are made clear as the void draws near, and the warning comes to pass before the rising sun.
The imagery in the lyrics is powerful and thought-provoking. The stallion and rider could represent the power and authority of the prophet, while the lightning and thunder symbolize the impending danger that he warns the people about. The liquid fire in the wizard's eyes could signify his intense passion and determination to deliver his message, while the golden staff in his hand could represent his wisdom and authority. The fact that he rides above the mountains with a secret that he holds implies that he has a special knowledge that can help the people, but only if they listen to him and heed his warning.
Overall, "The Warning" is a cautionary tale about the importance of listening to those who are trying to warn us about the potential dangers that lie ahead. It asks us to be vigilant and to take action when we see the signs of trouble, rather than ignoring them and hoping for the best.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking through the keyhole
Observing from a small and limited perspective
As you hear the thunder roar
Sensing a warning of danger or disaster
You see the lightening flashing
Witnessing a sudden and powerful event
But you know not what it's for
Feeling confused and uncertain about the meaning of these signs
There looks to be a stallion
Seeing an image of strength, power, and freedom
With a rider on it's back
Being led or guided by someone who has control and direction
You have seen him pass
Having experienced this sight before
And know that he'll be back
Expecting a return of this figure in the future
He looks to be a wizard
Seeing a figure of mystery, knowledge, and magic
Or perhaps a magic man
Considering the possibility of supernatural abilities or powers
With eyes of liquid fire
Noticing the intensity and passion of this figure's gaze
Golden staff within his hand
Recognizing a sign of authority, leadership, or wisdom
And he rides above the mountains
Moving beyond the ordinary and transcending boundaries
With the secret that he holds
Possessing knowledge or insight that is hidden or unknown to others
The time has come, the people must be told
Feeling a sense of urgency and responsibility to share this message with others
So shall it be written
Establishing a permanent record or legacy
So shall it be done
Ensuring that the message is acted upon and fulfilled
Came the warning from the prophet
Hearing a message of caution, guidance, or prediction
And it came to pass before the rising sun
Seeing the message fulfilled or realized as a new day dawns
Well his words had gone unheeded
Recognizing that the message was ignored or dismissed
Nothing more that could be done
Realizing that the consequences of neglecting the warning are now inevitable
He returned into the mountains
Withdrawing from the world and seeking solitude or refuge
From where he had begun
Returning to a familiar or ancestral place
Now he watches from the heavens
Assuming a higher perspective and overseeing events from afar
As the void is drawing near
Anticipating a period of emptiness, chaos, or oblivion
And the prophet's words are ringin'
Remembering and acknowledging the truth of the warning
All too clear, all too clear, all too clear
Realizing the gravity, urgency, and inevitability of the situation
Contributed by Jeremiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mjodulf
Looking through the keyhole as you hear the thunder roar
You see the lightening flashing, but you know not what it's for
There looks to be a stallion with a rider on its back
You have seen him pass and know that he'll be back
He looks to be a wizard or perhaps a magic man
With eyes of liquid fire, golden staff within his hand
And he rides above the mountains with the secret that he holds
For the time has come, the people must be told
So shall it be written
So shall it be done
Came the warning from the prophet
And it came to pass before the rising sun
He looked upon the thousands that had come to hear him speak
He warned them of the darkness, of their evil and their greed
But somehow they ignored him, though their faces filled with fear
So he turned away and shed a single tear
So shall it be written
So shall it be done
Came the warning from the prophet
And it came to pass before the rising sun
Well, his words had gone unheeded, nothing more that could be done
He returned into the mountains from where he had begun
Now he watches from the heavens as the void is drawing near
And the prophet's words are ringin' all too clear, all too clear, all too clear
So shall it be written
So shall it be done
Came the warning from the prophet
And it came to pass before the rising sun
So shall it be written
So shall it be done
Came the warning from the prophet
And it came to pass before the rising sun
https://lyricstranslate.com/en/ashbury-warning-lyrics.html
kapaderos
My try on the lyrics:
looking through the key hole
as you hear the thunder roam
see the land inn flashing
but you know my buddy is for
he looks to be a stallion
with a rider on his back
seen him last
I know that he'll be back
he looks to be a wizard
or perhaps a magic man
with eyes of liquid fire
golden stuff within his hands
and he write about the mountains
where the secret that it holds
but the time has come
people must be told
so shall be written
so shall be done
came a warning from the prophet
and it came the past before the rising sun
he looked upon a thousands
and he come to here to speak
to warn them of the darkness
and their evil and their greed
somehow they ignored him
but their faces filled with fear
so he turned away and shared a single tear
so shall be written
so shall be done
came a warning from the prophet
and it came the past before the rising sun
but it's worse to go on unhidden
nothing more that can be done
he's returning to the mountains
from where he has begun
now he watches from the heavens
as the void is growing near
and the prophet's word are ringing
all too clear, all too clear, all too clear
so shall be written
so shall be done
came a warning from the prophet
and it came the past before the rising sun
so shall be written
so shall be done
came a warning from the prophet
and it came the past before the rising sun
caralis
Broadly right, just a few corrections I've made below
looking through the keyhole
as you hear the thunder roar
see the lightning flashing
but you know not what it's for
there looks to be a stallion
with a rider on its back
you've seen him pass
you know that he'll be back
he looks to be a wizard
or perhaps a magic man
with eyes of liquid fire
golden staff within his hands
and he rides above the mountains
where the secret that he holds
but the time has come
people must be told
so shall it be written
so shall it be done
came a warning from the prophet
and it came to pass before the rising sun
he looked upon the thousands
that had come to hear him speak
to warn them of the darkness
of their evil and their greed
somehow they ignored him
though their faces filled with fear
so he turned away and shed a single tear
so shall it be written
so shall it be done
came a warning from the prophet
and it came to pass before the rising sun
but his words have gone unheeded
nothing more that can be done
he returned into the mountains
from where he had begun
now he watches from the heavens
as the void is growing near
and the prophet's word are ringing
all too clear, all too clear, all too clear
so shall it be written
so shall it be done
came a warning from the prophet
and it came to pass before the rising sun
so shall it be written
so shall it be done
came a warning from the prophet
and it came to pass before the rising sun
SvvampLord
God dude I listened to this song and it took me like a month to rediscover it. I had to power through too many metal playlists to find it again. I'm not letting it slip through my fingers again. This shit is badass.
Mjodulf
Looking through the keyhole as you hear the thunder roar
You see the lightening flashing, but you know not what it's for
There looks to be a stallion with a rider on its back
You have seen him pass and know that he'll be back
He looks to be a wizard or perhaps a magic man
With eyes of liquid fire, golden staff within his hand
And he rides above the mountains with the secret that he holds
For the time has come, the people must be told
So shall it be written
So shall it be done
Came the warning from the prophet
And it came to pass before the rising sun
He looked upon the thousands that had come to hear him speak
He warned them of the darkness, of their evil and their greed
But somehow they ignored him, though their faces filled with fear
So he turned away and shed a single tear
So shall it be written
So shall it be done
Came the warning from the prophet
And it came to pass before the rising sun
Well, his words had gone unheeded, nothing more that could be done
He returned into the mountains from where he had begun
Now he watches from the heavens as the void is drawing near
And the prophet's words are ringin' all too clear, all too clear, all too clear
So shall it be written
So shall it be done
Came the warning from the prophet
And it came to pass before the rising sun
So shall it be written
So shall it be done
Came the warning from the prophet
And it came to pass before the rising sun
https://lyricstranslate.com/en/ashbury-warning-lyrics.html
joan Jett
Sounds incredible... this is a new one for me, and I absolutely love it.. great job!!!!
shjoed
why did not this band become huge? great band!
Michael Lapointe
in the shadow of other bands popularity and internet wasnt all over the place. im pretty sure we dont know every good song existence
M4ri4n4sG4t3k33p3r^*^333
@Michael Lapointe - speak for yourself
GorGob
My friend introduced me to this band today. Awesome stuff! I became a fanboy.
SchizophrenicUnit
This album of Ashbury is just Da Coolest!
Luis Basso
Hermoso y epica cancion!!
𝓣𝓲𝓰𝓻𝓮
This is a very Beautiful song. It has been stuck in my head for over a week now. It kinda reminds me of Men At Work - Down Under.