Ashes To Ashes
Danny Michel Lyrics

Ashes to ashes, funk to funky
Everything eventually fades away or dies, and trends come and go

We know Major Tom's a junkie
The singer has knowledge of Major Tom's drug addiction

Strung out in heaven's high
Despite being in a seemingly perfect place (heaven), Major Tom is still struggling with addiction

Hitting an all-time low
Major Tom's addiction has reached a new low point

Do you remember a guy that's been
The artist is addressing the listener, asking if they recall a specific person

In such an early song?
The singer is alluding to the famous Bowie song 'Space Oddity', in which Major Tom is first introduced

I heard a rumor from ground control
The singer has learned information indirectly, possibly through the media or gossip

Oh no, don't say it's true
The artist is apprehensive about the rumored news being confirmed

They got a message from the action man
A communication was received from someone involved in a high-stress, high-energy situation

"I'm happy, hope you're happy, too
The sender of the message is expressing satisfaction and concern for the recipient's wellbeing

I've loved all I needed love
The sender feels satisfied with the amount of love they have received in their life

Sordid details following"
Despite the positive tone of the message, there may be less-than-flattering information to come

The shrieking of nothing has given us
The absence of sound has allowed for a new type of experience

Pictures of Jap girls in synthesis
The singer has been exposed to a type of electronic/pop music featuring Japanese female vocalists

And I ain't got no money, and I ain't got no hair
The singer is lacking in material wealth and possibly struggling in other ways as well

But I'm hoping to kick, for this planet keeps glowing
Despite the challenges, the artist has hope for the future and wants to overcome their struggles

Time and again, I tell myself
The artist has made similar promises to themselves repeatedly in the past

I'll stay clean tonight
The singer is trying to abstain from drugs for one night, but may not succeed

But the little green wings are following me
The singer is haunted by temptation or addiction, possibly represented metaphorically by 'little green wings'

Oh no, not again
The artist is disappointed in themselves for falling back into old habits

And I'm stuck with a valuable friend
The artist may have a friend who is supportive or helpful, but is still struggling with addiction

I'm happy, hope you're happy, too
Despite the troubles, the artist wishes the friend well and expresses their own happiness

One flash of light, but no smoking pistol
There is a quick moment of excitement, but it does not lead to major change or resolution

I've never done good things
The artist feels they have not done much to positively impact the world

I've never done bad things
The singer feels they have not caused much harm in the world

I've never done anything out of the blue, wo wo
The singer feels they have lived a relatively mundane or unexciting life

I want an axe to break the ice
The singer wants to break out of their current routine or mindset and make a bold move

I wanna come down right now
The artist desires immediate change, possibly to escape their struggles

My mama said to get things done
The artist is recalling advice from their mother

You better not mess with Major Tom
The advice is to not interfere with someone who is struggling, possibly in a position of authority

You better not mess with Major Tom
The advice is repeated for emphasis

You better not mess with Major Tom
The advice is repeated for emphasis

You better not mess with Major Tom
The advice is repeated for emphasis

You better not mess with Major Tom
The advice is repeated for emphasis