Ascend
Benn Lyrics


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(And I'll ascend up to the moon)
And I'll ascend up to the moon
And I will kill among the stars
I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars
She watches me
She knows what I've done
She knows my pain
My pain
She knows that however hard I try I won't escape
And the way I feel inside is written in her lines
And I well I am left here all alone
And I'll ascend up to the moon
And I will kill among the stars
I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars
And I'll ascend up to the moon
And I will kill among the stars
I'll find out what death is like on on Jupiter and Mars
Jupiter and Mars
I cannot see under this black sun now it starts to rain
I know now that what I did cannot reverse my fate
And all the blood I've spilled is pouring from the sky and I'm bathing in the brains and guts and bone
And I'll ascend up to the moon
And I will kill among the stars
I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars
And I'll ascend up to the moon
And I will kill among the stars
I'll find out what death is like on on on Jupiter and Mars
I mingle with the stars But I'm not in Hollywood
I'm out of this world where time has no constraints murders can't be traced
Crime scenes they can't be taped
Bodies they just float away
Disappear into space and bloodstains evaporate
I mingle with the stars But I'm not in Hollywood
I'm out of this world where time has no constraints murders can't be traced
Crime scenes they can't be taped
Bodies they just float away
Disappear into space and bloodstains evaporate
I mingle with the stars But I'm not in Hollywood
I'm out of this world where time has no constraints murders can't be traced
Crime scenes they can't be taped
Bodies they just float away
Disappear into space and bloodstains evaporate
Disappear into space and bloodstains evaporate
Disappear into space and bloodstains evaporate
I mingle with the stars
I mingle with the stars
I mingle with the stars
And bloodstains evaporate
And I'll ascend up to the moon
And I will kill among the stars
I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars
And I'll ascend up to the moon




And I will kill among the stars
I'll find out what death is like on on on Jupiter and Mars

Overall Meaning

The song "Ascend" by Benn is a poetic representation of the singer's inner turmoil and feelings of guilt. The lyrics suggest that the singer has committed a heinous crime and wants to escape from the consequences of their actions by going to the moon and killing among the stars. The repeated line "I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars" conveys the singer's desire to escape from earthly reality and find some kind of redemption in outer space.


However, the singer is haunted by their guilt, as indicated by the lines "She knows my pain / My pain / She knows that however hard I try I won't escape / And the way I feel inside is written in her lines". The "she" here could represent a higher power, or simply the singer's conscience. Despite the singer's attempts to escape, their past actions will always be with them, and they are left feeling alone and isolated.


The last verse suggests that the singer's action may have been a murder, as they describe evading detection and leaving no trace. The repetition of the lines "I mingle with the stars / And bloodstains evaporate" reinforces the theme of escapism and suggests the singer's desire to leave reality behind.


Overall, "Ascend" is a powerful and introspective song that explores themes of guilt, isolation, and the desire for escape.


Line by Line Meaning

And I'll ascend up to the moon
I am filled with a desire to escape reality and go to the moon.


And I will kill among the stars
I want to experience death and destruction in a fantastical landscape beyond Earth.


I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars
I yearn to explore other planets and confront death in a way that is entirely new and unique.


She watches me
There is someone close to me who observes my every move.


She knows what I've done
The person watching me is aware of my past actions and choices.


She knows my pain
This observer understands the pain that I experience and the weight it carries.


My pain
The pain I feel is intense and deeply personal.


She knows that however hard I try I won't escape
The observer is aware that I am struggling to break free from my past and present circumstances, but may never truly succeed.


And the way I feel inside is written in her lines
The observer can clearly read my emotional state and it is reflected in her demeanor and behavior.


And I well I am left here all alone
Despite the observer's presence, I feel incredibly alone in my struggle.


Jupiter and Mars
The planets Jupiter and Mars represent a distant, otherworldly place where I can potentially satisfy my desires.


I cannot see under this black sun now it starts to rain
I am becoming increasingly trapped and unsupported in my current environment.


I know now that what I did cannot reverse my fate
I realize that my past actions have set me on a path that may not be reversible, regardless of what I do now.


And all the blood I've spilled is pouring from the sky and I'm bathing in the brains and guts and bone
The effects of my actions are coming back to haunt me in a visceral, horrifying way.


I mingle with the stars But I'm not in Hollywood
I am living out my intense desires for death and destruction in a way that is detached from the glamour and gloss of Hollywood movies.


I'm out of this world where time has no constraints murders can't be traced
In my fantasy world, the normal constraints of time and justice don't apply and I can act without fear of consequence.


Crime scenes they can't be taped
In this world, the destruction I cause cannot be contained or investigated in a traditional sense.


Bodies they just float away
My victims are left to disappear into the vast unknown of space, with no memorials or aftermath.


Disappear into space and bloodstains evaporate
The horror of my actions is reduced to nothingness in the endless vacuum of space.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@leachimgod13

I'm surprised no one ever post the lyrics after all these years

I'll ascend up to the moon (x3)

And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars!

(She watches me) She knows what I've done!
(She feels my pain) My pain!
She knows that however hard I try I won't escape!
The way I feel inside is written in her lines and I
Well I'm left here all alone

And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars!
And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on on, on, on Jupiter and Mars!
Jupiter and Mars!

I cannot see under this black sun
Now it starts to rain
I know now that what I did could not reverse my fate
And all the blood I've spilled is pouring from the skies
And I'm bathing in brains and guts and bones

And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars!
And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on, on, on Jupiter and Mars!

I mingle with the stars but I'm not in Hollywood
I'm out of this world, where time has no constraints
Murders can't be traced
Crime scenes that can't be taped
Bodies, they just float away
Disappear into space and bloodstains evaporate

I mingle with the stars but I'm not in Hollywood
I'm out of this world, where time has no constraint.
Murders can't be traced.
Crime scenes that can't be taped
Bodies, they just float away.
Disappear into space and bloodstain evaporate

Disappear into space and blood stain evaporate (x3)

I mingle with the stars. (STARS!) (x3)
And blood stains evaporate.

And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars!
And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on, on, on Jupiter and Mars!



All comments from YouTube:

@leachimgod13

I'm surprised no one ever post the lyrics after all these years

I'll ascend up to the moon (x3)

And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars!

(She watches me) She knows what I've done!
(She feels my pain) My pain!
She knows that however hard I try I won't escape!
The way I feel inside is written in her lines and I
Well I'm left here all alone

And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars!
And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on on, on, on Jupiter and Mars!
Jupiter and Mars!

I cannot see under this black sun
Now it starts to rain
I know now that what I did could not reverse my fate
And all the blood I've spilled is pouring from the skies
And I'm bathing in brains and guts and bones

And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars!
And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on, on, on Jupiter and Mars!

I mingle with the stars but I'm not in Hollywood
I'm out of this world, where time has no constraints
Murders can't be traced
Crime scenes that can't be taped
Bodies, they just float away
Disappear into space and bloodstains evaporate

I mingle with the stars but I'm not in Hollywood
I'm out of this world, where time has no constraint.
Murders can't be traced.
Crime scenes that can't be taped
Bodies, they just float away.
Disappear into space and bloodstain evaporate

Disappear into space and blood stain evaporate (x3)

I mingle with the stars. (STARS!) (x3)
And blood stains evaporate.

And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on Jupiter and Mars!
And I'll ascend up to the moon and I will kill among the stars,
I'll find out what death is like on, on, on Jupiter and Mars!

@matiasemanuelsarmiento5472

Thank you!

@TheMeh115

6 years in the making. Benn, you great musical man, you... the recreation rocks. This is still great too, but DAMN is the new version good too.

@JFreeman1123

So, I played the Moon map and thought "Meh, this map is alright, I guess." A few days later I played it with this song blasting on repeat and thought "Holy crap, this map is awesome!" The song really makes games at that map more fun.

@SuperGta12345

Wish this version was on Spotify, loved this song nearly ten years ago and finally have found a newfound love for Metal music.

@xXblazmodzXx

Hell yea dude! I remember my brother and I LOVING This song, we were SO Fuckin into CoD Zombies and figuring out the stories with Every new DLC Map/New Game, and it was nutty how the stories got crazier and crazier haha! I remember he had this song on repeat while he played games with his friends LOL

@StormerG

i wish the originals were on spotify too... they were better

@TheSlikiboy

This song... The nostalgia :) amazing

@xBlackShadowsZz

what about now

@TheSlikiboy

@xBlackShadowsZz still god tier :)

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