They released the album 'Accelerator' in 2007.
Ashes
Faith And Fire Lyrics
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She is replaced without hesitation another shovelfull
The constant stream is too much, too much to handle
it doesn't change
It doesn't ever go away
This deadly sickness that cannot be tamed
Factory of shame
burned into your mind from the first time that you saw it
You cannot outrun the images that haunt you when you close your eyes
So you lie to yourself when you feel like someone else
As you ignore what your heart says as you fall down the wrong rabbit hole
[chorus]
so you take off your childhood and past sins
And put on your best suit and ashes
For the innocence lost, to remember the cost
Of raping your mind
Oh what a price we paid
[chorus]
oh what a price we pay
The opening lines of Faith And Fire's song "Ashes" speaks to the struggle of being in love with someone who is not reciprocating those feelings yet holds power over you. The imagery of the "shovelfull" being replaced without hesitation represents the constant cycle of heartache and disappointment. The "factory of shame" refers to the internal struggles and self-blame that may come with unrequited love. The lyrics, "this deadly sickness that cannot be tamed", suggest the turmoil of intense feelings that the person cannot control.
The second verse, "burned into your mind from the first time that you saw it", hints at a traumatic experience that still haunts the person. The lyrics continue to describe how the person tries to ignore their true feelings and, instead, try to fit into a mold that society deems acceptable, represented by "putting on your best suit". The chorus repeats the sorrowful message that, regardless of the efforts to move forward, the pain lingers and the price of losing innocence is high.
Line by Line Meaning
She is not the one you love but she seems to be in control
You are in a relationship with someone else, but this other person seems to have power over you
She is replaced without hesitation another shovelfull
You see people come and go in your life, and they are easily replaced without a second thought
The constant stream is too much, too much to handle
The continuous flow of people in and out of your life is overwhelming and takes a toll on you
it doesn't change
Despite your efforts to change your circumstances, nothing seems to change
It doesn't ever go away
The negative thoughts and memories never seem to fade or disappear
This deadly sickness that cannot be tamed
The pain and suffering you feel cannot be controlled or subdued
Factory of shame
Your mind is constantly producing negative and shameful thoughts
burned into your mind from the first time that you saw it
Trauma and negative experiences from your past have been etched into your mind and consciousness
You cannot outrun the images that haunt you when you close your eyes
No matter how hard you try to forget or move on, the memories and images of your past continue to haunt you
So you lie to yourself when you feel like someone else
When you feel like you are losing control, you convince yourself that things are fine and that you are someone you are not
As you ignore what your heart says as you fall down the wrong rabbit hole
You ignore your inner voice and instincts and end up making bad choices that lead you down a negative path
So you take off your childhood and past sins
You try to shed the negative experiences and memories of your past to start anew
And put on your best suit and ashes
You try to present yourself in a positive light despite the ashes and negative experiences that still linger
For the innocence lost, to remember the cost
You try to honor and remember the innocent parts of yourself that you have lost over time
Of raping your mind
The negative experiences and trauma you have faced have left a lasting impact on your mental health and well-being
Oh what a price we paid
The cost of the negative experiences and trauma you have faced is immeasurable and continues to affect you to this day
oh what a price we pay
The cost of the negative experiences and trauma you have faced is immeasurable and continues to affect you to this day
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