<… Read Full Bio ↴Ricky Montgomery was born in Los Angeles, California on April 3, 1993.
His father was a gaffer and his mother, a teacher. He moved to St. Louis with his mother in 2005 and began playing in bands around West St. Louis County at the age of 14. Before his solo work, he released music with local St. Louis bands Adversary In Arms, Carpathia, and Henry On The Run.
After achieving success on Vine, Montgomery released his debut EP Caught On The Moon in the summer of 2014. Later, he extended the EP into a full debut album: Montgomery Ricky.
Ricky has stated that he uses he/they pronouns.
Cabo
Ricky Montgomery Lyrics
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Neoprene beached around a faded blue
Do what you can with me and do it quietly
As you do, as you do, as you do
Ashes, ashes, dust to dust,
I think I found a place for us
It's down by Garden after dark
And I cannot say a word to you like this
Wanna see you, wanna see you, wanna see you, wanna see you, wanna see you
But I gotta resist
Do what you can with me and do it quietly
As you say, as you say, as you say
Ashes, ashes, dust to dust,
I think I found a place for us
It's down by Garden after dark
It's in my arms, it's in my arms
Ashes, ashes, dust to dust,
I think I found a place for us
It's down by Garden after dark
It's in my arms, it's in my arms (repeat til fade)
(once fourth starts:)
Valley under me can you tell me it's all wrong 'til it gets to me?
Ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes
Valley under me can you tell me it's all wrong 'til it gets to me?
Ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes
Valley under me can you tell me it's all wrong 'til it gets to me?
Ashes, ashes in my arms
The lyrics to Ricky Montgomery's song Cabo describe a romantic encounter that is both fleeting and bittersweet. The singer seems to have found someone who he is drawn to, indicated by the repeated phrase "wanna see you." However, he feels the need to resist the temptation to pursue this person, instead choosing to "do what you can with me and do it quietly." The chorus features the lines "ashes, ashes, dust to dust, I think I found a place for us, it's down by Garden after dark, it's in my arms, it's in my arms." The imagery of ashes and dust suggests that this encounter may be fleeting or impermanent, while the mention of a location called "Garden after dark" adds an air of mystery and excitement to the encounter. Overall, the lyrics suggest a longing for connection and intimacy, but also caution and hesitation in pursuing it.
One possible interpretation of the chorus is that "ashes, ashes, dust to dust" is a reference to the Christian burial prayer, "ashes to ashes, dust to dust." This may suggest that the singer sees this encounter as a kind of death, or as something that is bound to end before too long. Another interesting aspect of the song is the line "valley under me can you tell me it's all wrong 'til it gets to me?" This line is repeated at the end of the song, and it's not entirely clear what it means. It could be interpreted as a plea for reassurance or guidance, or as a warning about the difficulties of pursuing love and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
White hair and white shoes
He is describing someone with white hair and white shoes.
Neoprene beached around a faded blue
The person is wearing a neoprene outfit that has faded blue color and it is around them as if they are stranded on a beach.
Do what you can with me and do it quietly
He is asking for them to do what they want with him but do it quietly.
As you do, as you do, as you do
He is telling them to do what they want with him as normal.
Ashes, ashes, dust to dust,
He is referencing the traditional phrase used in funeral ceremonies indicating that all living creatures must die.
I think I found a place for us
He believes he has found the right place for them to be together.
It's down by Garden after dark
The place he has found is down by the garden after dark of night.
It's in my arms, it's in my arms
He is describing the feeling of holding someone close to him.
And I cannot say a word to you like this
He cannot express his feelings for this person directly in this situation.
Wanna see you, wanna see you, wanna see you, wanna see you, wanna see you
He has an intense desire to see this person.
But I gotta resist
He knows he must resist his urges.
As you say, as you say, as you say
He will do what they tell him as they say.
Valley under me can you tell me it's all wrong 'til it gets to me?
He is asking if someone can tell him if everything is all wrong until it finally reaches him.
Ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes
He repeats the funeral phrase again.
Valley under me can you tell me it's all wrong 'til it gets to me?
He repeats his question.
Ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes
He repeats the funeral phrase again.
Valley under me can you tell me it's all wrong 'til it gets to me?
He repeats his question again.
Ashes, ashes in my arms
He is saying that the ashes and dust will end up in his arms eventually, as everything must end in death.
Contributed by Colin L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Author of A What Will Soon Be A Breath Taking Novel.
on Mr Loverman
My dearest Bennett, I am sorry. I'm sorry for my constant lies. I know you hate me now and so do i. I created a world of horror and death. just to create you a new one filled with false hope. I just wanted to tell you. My death was not a murder or any accident , but a suicide. I could never even bare to be the one to stay to tell both and your sister the truth. I had to keep you away from. me. But i just want to tell you I love you. And if you cant fix the world I have created... Then please. if you do anything in my name. please. protect your sister. I love you. ~ With love, The Woman Who Shall Die as the Villain.
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on Don't Know How
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