From the Ashes
Gamma Ray Lyrics


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Now the time is here again
I'm calling you my friends
from the ashes we must rise

and it's been for much too long
now that everything went wrong
like the eagle we must fly
ooh the seal is torn
the seed is sown
ooh, we are coming

And we rise like phoenix from the ashes
let us go where no man's gone before
and we don't need your tomorrow
we're the kids of yesterday
and our spirit will remain forevermore

We're rising again

What's the use of living in a world that changes fast
I cannot see the good side of the progress
beyond the icy glitter world
our hearts are beating fast
a storm released to hammer on the fortress

your time has come
ooh, your world is done
it's time to meet the maker
ooh, we are coming

And we rise like phoenix from the ashes
let us go where no man's gone before
and we don't need your tomorrow
we're the kids of yesterday
and our brotherhood is here forevermore

We're rising again

....uuh, like phoenix from the ashes
we will go where no man's gone before

Rise like phoenix from the ashes
let us boldly go where no man's gone before
we don't need your tomorrow
we will do it our own way
and the world belongs to us forevermore

We'll rise,
we will go where no man's gone before
to hell with your tomorrow
we'll do it our own way
and our spirit will remain forevermore

so keep your dreams of progress
you cannot win at all
the spirit will remain forevermore





Rising again

Overall Meaning

The song “From the Ashes” by Gamma Ray is a powerful anthem of resilience, defiance, and hope. The lyrics remind us that we can rise above our failures, our struggles, and the limitations imposed on us by society, and create a new, better world. The song begins with the singer calling out to his friends, telling them that they must rise from the ashes, like a phoenix, and strive for greatness. He acknowledges that everything has gone wrong for too long, but he still has faith in himself and his friends, and believes that they can soar like eagles, above the darkness that surrounds them.


The second verse of the song is a criticism of modern society and its obsession with progress. The singer questions the value of living in a world that is always changing, and laments the loss of traditional values and the sense of community. He sees the world as a cold, glittering place, where people have forgotten what really matters, and are caught up in their own selfish pursuits. But he believes that there is still hope, that the storm of change can also be a force for good, that it can break down the walls of the fortress around us, and set us free.


The chorus of the song is a powerful declaration of independence and unity. The singer and his friends declare that they will rise like phoenixes from the ashes, and go where no man has gone before. They reject the idea that they need anyone else’s help, or that they should conform to society’s expectations of them. They are the kids of yesterday, but their spirit will remain forevermore, a symbol of hope and courage for future generations.


Line by Line Meaning

Now the time is here again
The time has come once more for us to rise up.


I'm calling you my friends
I am asking for the assistance of you who are close to me.


from the ashes we must rise
We need to come back from the setbacks we've faced to move forward.


and it's been for much too long
It has been a lengthy period of waiting.


now that everything went wrong
Things have gone awry and have reached a bad point.


like the eagle we must fly
We need to be as majestic and powerful as the eagle to soar above our problems.


ooh the seal is torn
A sign that something important has been opened or revealed.


the seed is sown
Something significant is starting to take root.


ooh, we are coming
We are ready to face the challenges and move forward.


And we rise like phoenix from the ashes
We will emerge victorious from our troubles like the mythical bird that rises from the ashes.


let us go where no man's gone before
We are ready to explore new territories and push past our limits.


and we don't need your tomorrow
We refuse to wait or depend on others for our future.


we're the kids of yesterday
We are nostalgic for the past and carry its spirit with us.


and our spirit will remain forevermore
We will always preserve our essence and never forget who we are.


What's the use of living in a world that changes fast
What is the point of existing in a world that rapidly develops?


I cannot see the good side of the progress
I cannot find the positive aspects of these developments.


beyond the icy glitter world
Beyond the superficial and flashy exterior of the world.


our hearts are beating fast
We are excited and passionate about moving forward.


a storm released to hammer on the fortress
A powerful force has been unleashed to dismantle the obstacles in our path.


your time has come
Your moment has arrived.


your world is done
Your current state is coming to an end.


it's time to meet the maker
It's time to confront our fate or destiny.


And we rise like phoenix from the ashes
We will overcome our obstacles like the legendary bird that rises from the ashes.


our brotherhood is here forevermore
We will remain connected and united in the spirit of our cause.


we will do it our own way
We refuse to follow conventional methods and will chart our own path.


and the world belongs to us forevermore
We will dominate and claim the world as our own.


so keep your dreams of progress
We reject your optimistic beliefs of growth and improvement.


you cannot win at all
Your victories will be futile and insignificant in the grand scheme of things.


Rising again
We are rising to new heights once more.




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