Ashes
Far From Heroes Lyrics
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but where was the line drawn last time,
We laughed last night, but today it's all so wrong
and we're all the same
so why would you cause me so much pain
well end this fight and pass over the blame
When the ashes clear away, when the clouds move from the sun,
when they dig up what you burried here,
when they find your dirty jewels
Don't turn away, don't turn away, and don't be afraid
Your cutting me down
Your cutting me down, your beating me sensless to the ground
regaining counciousness without a sound
I'm taking you out
removing the kill the lies the doubt
I'm taking your clothes, your shoes, your robe, your crown
When the ashes clear away, when the clouds move from the sun,
don't be afraid dont be afraid, and don't turn away
when they dig up what you burried here,
when they find your dirty jewels
Don't turn away, don't turn away, and don't be afraid
Did it reach down from the sky
did it push up from the ground
did it turn your life around
did it reach down from the sky
did it crawl up from the ground
did it turn your life around
The lyrics to Far From Heroes's song "Ashes" speaks of a strained relationship that is seemingly falling apart. The first verse talks about how the person has crossed a line but it's not clear where the line was drawn in the first place. The relationship that was once filled with laughter has now turned sour, and the person causing the pain is asked to stop and end the fight without placing the blame on the other person.
The chorus talks about how everything will turn out okay once the dust settles from this fight. The person who is being hurt is urged not to be afraid or turn away when everything is revealed, including the other person's dirty secrets. In the second verse, the person who was being hurt is now taking action to put an end to the lies, doubt, and pain. They are seizing control and taking back everything that was stolen from them.
Overall, the song touches on themes of pain, relationship struggles, and taking control of one's life. The lyrics are honest and raw, with a sense of bitterness and resentment towards the other person. It allows the listener to relate to their own struggles in relationships and the battle for power and control.
Line by Line Meaning
You're way out of line,
You are crossing boundaries and behaving inappropriately,
but where was the line drawn last time,
I am questioning where you drew the line before in terms of what was acceptable behavior,
We laughed last night, but today it's all so wrong
Last night's behavior was considered acceptable and enjoyable, but now it is no longer acceptable,
and we're all the same
We are all human beings with different experiences and emotions, and I am not sure why you are treating me this way,
so why would you cause me so much pain
I am asking why you would knowingly inflict emotional or physical harm on me,
well end this fight and pass over the blame
I suggest that we stop arguing and accusing each other, and instead take responsibility for our actions,
Your cutting me down
You are hurting my feelings and self-esteem by criticizing me or my actions,
regaining counciousness without a sound
I am becoming aware of my surroundings again after feeling disoriented and confused,
I'm taking you out
I am going to defeat or remove you from my life,
removing the kill the lies the doubt
I am getting rid of the negative emotions, falsehoods, and uncertainties in my life that are caused by you,
I'm taking your clothes, your shoes, your robe, your crown
I am metaphorically stripping you of your power, respect, and authority over me,
Did it reach down from the sky
I am asking if some force or power from above, like fate or God, has intervened in my life,
did it push up from the ground
I am asking if something or someone has emerged from the earth or from my past to affect my life,
did it turn your life around
I am asking if some event or person has caused a major change or shift in your life or attitude,
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.