Band Members: Gui… Read Full Bio ↴Son And The Holy Ghosts are a band from Palma, Spain.
Band Members: Guillem Mesquida, Josep Verdera, Joan Grimalt, Xisco Carbonell, Enrique Pérez.
Website: http://sontheholyghosts.bandcamp.com/
Ashes
Son And The Holy Ghosts Lyrics
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I snorted my father and I'm still alive
I did it because that's how it is done
I'm the same as everyone, just kinda lucky
Body and soul, cocaine and ashes
We'll get to that place in time
Just tears and blow on my mind
It's no to way of life but I've tried everything once
I have no pretensions of immortality
But I've been told I had 6 months to live
But I've outlasted them all
Body and soul, cocaine and ashes
We'll get to that place in time
Just tears and blow on my mind
Senses and spirit, mourning and misery
Addiction is something I should know something about
Whatever gets done I know that I'll be blamed
But they say the king is the man who can
Body and soul, cocaine and ashes
We'll get to that place in time
Just tears and blow on my mind
Body and soul, cocaine and ashes
We'll get to that place in time
Just tears and blow on my mind
Body and soul, cocaine and ashes
We'll get to that place in time
Just tears and blow on my mind
The lyrics to Son And The Holy Ghosts's song "Ashes" explore themes of addiction, mortality, and the human desire for immortality. The opening lines, "I've had strychnine, I thought I was dead / I snorted my father and I'm still alive," suggest a reckless and dangerous approach to life, one in which the singer is willing to experiment with drugs and engage in self-destructive behavior. The lines "I did it because that's how it is done / I'm the same as everyone, just kinda lucky" further emphasize the idea that the singer is not unique, but rather a product of his environment and the pressures placed upon him.
The chorus, "Body and soul, cocaine and ashes / We'll get to that place in time / Just tears and blow on my mind," speaks to the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. The use of the phrase "cocaine and ashes" suggests a link between addiction and mortality, as well as a desire for transcendence in the face of our own impermanence.
The lines "Senses and spirit, mourning and misery / Addiction is something I should know something about / Whatever gets done I know that I'll be blamed / But they say the king is the man who can" suggest a sense of resignation in the face of addiction, as well as a desire for control and power that is ultimately illusory.
Overall, "Ashes" is a powerful and poignant exploration of the human condition, one that delves deep into the darker aspects of our nature while still managing to convey a sense of hope and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had strychnine, I thought I was dead
I've taken a deadly poison and yet I am still alive - a reminder of my own mortality.
I snorted my father and I'm still alive
I have done some terrible things and yet I am still here, grappling with the aftermath.
I did it because that's how it is done
I have fallen into destructive patterns of behavior and addiction without considering the consequences.
I'm the same as everyone, just kinda lucky
Despite my struggles, I am no different from anyone else and am only fortunate to have survived this long.
Body and soul, cocaine and ashes
My existence is characterized by cycles of substance abuse and spiritual emptiness, leading to a destructive lifestyle.
We'll get to that place in time
We are all headed towards death, whether we want to or not, and cannot escape our own finality.
Just tears and blow on my mind
I am constantly struggling with emotional pain, while also being driven by addiction and the desire for escape through drugs.
It's no to way of life but I've tried everything once
I am aware that my choices are leading me down a dangerous path, but I feel compelled to experience all that life has to offer, no matter how destructive.
I have no pretensions of immortality
I acknowledge that my time on this earth is limited and that I am not invincible, even though I have defied death before.
But I've been told I had 6 months to live
My destructive choices have caught up with me before, and I have been warned about the impact they could have on my health.
But I've outlasted them all
Despite these warnings, I have survived much longer than anyone anticipated, leading to my sense of invincibility and rebellion against those who tried to control my life.
Senses and spirit, mourning and misery
My life is consumed with sensory and spiritual emptiness, which leads me to constantly mourn my own existence and the decisions that brought me here.
Addiction is something I should know something about
Despite its destructive nature, addiction has become a defining part of my life, and I have become an expert in its ways and its pull on the human soul.
Whatever gets done I know that I'll be blamed
I am aware that my own choices will have consequences for those around me, and that they will bear the brunt of my destructive behavior.
But they say the king is the man who can
Despite everything, I still hold onto a belief that those who are able to survive through their struggles without being destroyed are the true kings among us.
Body and soul, cocaine and ashes
Despite everything I have gone through, I am still consumed by my addiction and emotional pain, which will only lead me further towards my own ultimate destruction.
We'll get to that place in time
This path I am on will eventually lead me towards my own end, whether I choose to acknowledge it or not.
Just tears and blow on my mind
My mind and emotions are consumed by drugs and the constant pain of life, leading me further towards destruction and isolation.
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Written by: JAY FARRAR
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