Ashes
Lindi Orteda Lyrics


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You came to set my heart on fire
Then you just left it to burn
These cold dark ashes
These cold dark ashes
I yearned, I yearn, I yearn

You showed me all this beautiful magic
You disappeared in the smoke
Of these cold dark ashes
These cold dark ashes
I guess I should have known

I don't wanna daydream, I don't wanna wish for you
I don't wanna find out that none of what you said was true
Darling this is madness, Why don't you come back to me?
Don't leave me in the ashes of your memory

You came to set my heart on fire
What was I supposed to do?
These cold dark ashes
These cold dark ashes
Linger in the dust of you

I wonder if it all meant nothin'
I wonder if I've been a fool
These cold dark ashes
These cold dark ashes
Just the work of your voodoo

I don't wanna daydream, I don't wanna wish for you
I don't wanna find out that none of what you said was true
Darling this is madness, Why don't you come back to me?
Don't leave me in the ashes of your memory

I don't wanna daydream, I don't wanna wish for you
I don't wanna find out that none of what you said was true
Darling this is madness, Why don't you come back to me?
Don't leave me in the ashes of your memory




Don't leave me in the ashes of your memory
Don't leave me in the ashes of your memory

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lindi Ortega's Ashes tell the story of a person who fell deeply in love with someone who promised the world to them. The person initially believed in the promises of their love interest and allowed themselves to be consumed by their affection. However, despite the intensity of their love, the other person eventually left them alone, with nothing but ashes in their wake.


The lyrics carry a sense of longing and regret as the singer begins to question the value of their relationship. They wonder whether all they experienced together was nothing at all or just the manifestation of their love interest's trickery. The chorus echoes their plea for their lover to return to them and not leave them alone with memories of their past.


In essence, Ashes tells the story of someone who gave themself entirely to someone else, only to be left behind with nothing but heartache and regret.


Line by Line Meaning

You came to set my heart on fire
You entered my life and made me feel alive and passionate


Then you just left it to burn
But then you abruptly abandoned me and left me to suffer the consequences of your actions


These cold dark ashes
A metaphor for the remains of our relationship, now lifeless, cold and dark


These cold dark ashes
A repetition of the previous line, to emphasize the emptiness and void created


I yearned, I yearn, I yearn
The emotional pain caused by the breakup and the longing for closure


You showed me all this beautiful magic
A reminiscence of the positive moments in the relationship, the feelings of wonder and happiness


You disappeared in the smoke
Suddenly and without explanation, you ceased contact and vanished


Of these cold dark ashes
Referring again to the broken remains of the relationship, which are now the only thing left behind


These cold dark ashes
A repetition of the previous line, to emphasize the emptiness and void created


I guess I should have known
Regrets and doubts over the trust placed on the other person


I don't wanna daydream, I don't wanna wish for you
Trying to move on and let go of the previous attachment


I don't wanna find out that none of what you said was true
Fear of discovering that the promises and affection were all false or incompatible


Darling this is madness, Why don't you come back to me?
A wishful plea to resolve the conflict and rekindle the love, despite how irrational or unlikely it may seem


Don't leave me in the ashes of your memory
A last appeal to avoid being left behind with painful memories and a shattered heart




Writer(s): LINDI ORTEGA, JAMES ROBERTSON

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Heartland has a pointed the way to countless hours of wonderful music.

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Try Heart in Two by Rueben and the Dark.

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@Fredemmerson

Lindi,
I have just now discovered you and your music through Heartland. You have a powerful and emotional voice - very moving. I love htis song and you. You will be a big star.

@envy99.

Heartland brought me here s9e10.. Probably one of the best episodes of the season and you know why :-)

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Clearly deeply country rooted music. Thank you Heartland!

@atubefan1

Is that American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Marcelo Gomes in this video?!? How great!! Go Lindi! Go Marcelo!!!

@danielchand944

How does this video only have 9,000 views? I love the song. It's beautiful.

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