As a founding member of the ground breaking Bauhaus, multi-instrumentalist Daniel Ash has distinguished himself in the world of contemporary music. He later went on to form Tones on Tail and Love and Rockets with members of Bauhaus.
After attending gigs in his teenage years, he made a promise to himself that no matter in what capacity; he would get up on that stage, even if he was only banging a tambourine. He started playing guitar at age 15, but later he confessed that he didnβt give it much effort, only learning three chords during his first three years. Driven by a love of Rock 'n Roll, Ash began playing in cover bands. The first gig he played was in the Glasgow Rangers Workman's Club. During this time, Ash started playing music with his Kindergarten mates David J and Kevin Haskins. With the addition of Peter Murphy, this lineup became Bauhaus.
Ash became friends with Peter Murphy during his teenage years. Ash went to art school and Murphy to work in a printing factory. They met up five years later and Daniel suggested forming a band. After rigging up a makeshift rehearsal space, Ash played an echo-laden 12-bar blues while Murphy sang a series of newspaper articles. Four weeks later they formed Bauhaus and recorded "Bela Lugosi's Dead".
That song, released in 1979, became the cornerstone of the gothic rock movement. From early on, Ash was intent on sounding original and often tried to βmake the guitar not sound like a guitar.β His style is simplistic and visceral, frequently using an EBow or a guitar with a sustainer circuit.
Four years and as many albums later, Bauhaus broke up. Soon after, Ash put together Tones on Tail with Bauhaus drummer Kevin Haskins. In 1984, Tones on Tail was disbanded, and Ash founded the influential Love and Rockets in 1985 with Kevin Haskins and David J, also of Bauhaus.
Despite creating a unique guitar style seminal to several genres, he's often said that he's really not that interested in guitars. During the last ten years, he has been experimenting with electronic music, limiting the use of guitar as an extra element as opposed to the main focus. Since the last reformation of Bauhaus however, he's been returning to a more guitar based rock sound.
Coming Down Fast
Daniel Ash Lyrics
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When you're coming down
Like a rocket to the moon
When you're coming down
I want your spirit
When you hit the ground
Well, it's six in the morning
Ain't got no clever words no more
So I won't be misunderstood
You look so good
When you're coming down
Sometime I got the blackest spirit
Wants to hold you down
But the diamonds in your heart
Don't worry, won't let you down
You look so good
When you're coming down, coming down
The song Coming Down Fast by Daniel Ash is a tribute to the irresistible appeal of someone. The lyrics are open to interpretation and can be interpreted in various ways, but a common interpretation is that the singer is admiring someone who is coming down off of something, possibly drugs or alcohol. The first line "You look so good when you're coming down" suggests that the singer finds this person attractive, even when they are at their most vulnerable state. The second line, "Like a rocket to the moon when you're coming down," implies that the person is coming down fast and hard, but the singer is still in awe of them.
The next line "I want your spirit when you hit the ground" reinforces the idea that the singer wants to be a part of this person's life, even when they are at their low point. The second verse says "Sometimes I got the blackest spirit wants to hold you down, but the diamonds in your heart don't worry, won't let you down." This line suggests that sometimes the singer may have negative thoughts, but the positive qualities of this person they admire outweigh any negativity.
Overall, the song Coming Down Fast is a raw and emotional tribute to the magic and attractiveness of vulnerability. It celebrates the beauty in imperfection and the potential for hope and love even in times of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
You look so good
The singer admires the person and how they appear.
When you're coming down
The admiration is specifically related to the person's behavior in a state of decline.
Like a rocket to the moon
The person's descent in behavior is rapid and explosive, similar to a rocket launch.
When you're coming down
Reiteration of the admiration for the person's decline in behavior.
I want your spirit
The artist desires to possess the person's essence, regardless of their current state.
When you hit the ground
The admiration and desire for the person's essence is strongest when they reach their lowest point.
Well, it's six in the morning
The singer sets the time and context for their current emotion and thought processes.
And I'm feeling so good
The artist is in a positive mood despite the subject matter of the song.
Ain't got no clever words no more
The artist lacks the ability to intellectualize their emotions and thoughts.
So I won't be misunderstood
The artist prefers to communicate their feelings in a simpler, more direct manner to avoid misinterpretation.
Sometime I got the blackest spirit
The singer occasionally experiences dark thoughts and emotions.
Wants to hold you down
These negative feelings desire to keep the other person in a state of decline.
But the diamonds in your heart
The singer recognizes that there are good qualities within the person, despite their negative behavior.
Don't worry, won't let you down
The singer reassures the person that they will support and uplift them through their struggles.
You look so good
Reiteration of the admiration for the person's decline in behavior.
When you're coming down, coming down
Final emphasis on the artist's fascination with the person's personality in a state of decline.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL GASTON ASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aalihte
Daniel Ash is such a smooth operator. 20+ years ago someone accidentally left this CD at my flat...Every time I play it I'm so glad they did.
CHEFCIA85 Grad
Now...I can get through the day...ROCK OUT THIS BS LIFE OF PAIN....πππππππππ
naradain
Ash, too cool for this world!
Night Mike
Hip-heavy fast track, have to say it has that L&R vibe, not surprising but good as always.
Whitney Boersma
It's 6am and feel so good π
Rhosshani
This song is so amazing to ....dance to....yah, that's it. ;)
ErideApophis
omg this is too good !!!!!!! *_*
Natalie Rozean
God Iβm old. How does HighSchool even exist with out Mr. Ash
RaphaelDemers
Sounds like Should I Stay or Should I go from The Clash, Am I alone ?
Carl Horowitz
Yes, but it SOUNDS like Love & Rockets' "No Big Deal."