Ashes
The Struts Lyrics

I guess now this is how the story ends
The singer's story has come to a close, and the outcome is not what they had hoped for.

I lost my lover and I lost a friend
The singer has suffered two significant losses - a romantic partner and a close friend.

Lord, help me now
The singer is looking for guidance and support in their time of need.

Life will never be the same again
The artist recognizes that their life has been irreversibly altered by their recent experiences.

Last first kiss going up in flames with no way out
The spark and passion that once existed in the artist's relationship is now gone, and there seems to be no chance of recovery.

I've been shaking, taking, faking it to escape
The singer has been struggling to cope with their emotions, pretending to be okay when they really aren't.

But life on the ceiling, losing feeling is not the best place
The singer recognizes that numbing their pain and emotions is not a sustainable or healthy strategy for dealing with their grief.

'Cause I can remember when we held the world in our hands (yeah)
The artist looks back on a time when their relationship was strong and full of promise.

We were everything, two names on a beating heart
The artist and their partner were deeply connected and felt like they were the center of each other's worlds.

We lived our life while the others were making plans (yeah)
The artist and their partner were fully absorbed in their relationship, focusing on each other instead of societal expectations or pressures.

We held every breath and made every day our last
The singer and their partner lived in the moment and cherished every opportunity to be together, never taking their time for granted.

We burned liked fire, now everything's turned to ashes
The artist and their partner were once passionate and intense, but now everything has fallen apart.

I wanna sing (sing) like we did back then
The singer longs to feel the same joy and connection they experienced with their partner before everything fell apart.

So out of place, yeah, we didn't fit in
The singer recognizes that their relationship was unique and unconventional, but they still miss the feeling of being with their partner.

Dancing like we were the only ones high
The singer and their partner shared a powerful and intoxicating connection.

Never again will I feel so alive
The artist recognizes that their relationship was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and they may never feel the same way again.

Wanna drink (drink), you'd only have champagne
The artist remembers the specific preferences and quirks of their partner, and longs to relive those memories with them.

Get out my face (face), I'm seeing yours again
The singer is having trouble moving on from their memories of their partner, even if those memories are painful.

Spinning around like you're there in my arms
The singer's memories of their partner are so powerful that they feel like they are still with them, even though they are gone.

I'm keeping your memory alive
The artist is actively working to preserve the memories of their partner and the time they spent together.

You were taken from me but I can still see that smile
The artist's partner passed away, but they still remember their smile and the joy it brought them.

And I know that you'll tell me, "Move on", but it's taking a while
The artist recognizes that their partner would want them to move on and find happiness, but they are finding it difficult to do so.

I find myself laughing at things you would say
The singer is still able to find joy in remembering the memories and conversations they shared with their partner.

And how through the bad times, you'd say it's okay
The artist remembers their partner's positivity and ability to see the bright side, even in difficult times.

You're living in me now and that's where you'll stay
The singer's memories and love for their partner will always be a part of them and will never truly fade away.

I'll miss you forever when no one else understands (yeah)
The singer will always grieve their partner's loss, even if others around them have moved on.

I'll hold every breath and save everyday that was ours
The singer treasures every moment they spent with their partner and will always cherish those memories.

We burned liked fire, now everything's turned to ashes, oh
The artist and their partner had a passionate and intense love that ultimately fell apart and ended in loss.

To ashes
The artist acknowledges that the hopes, dreams, and memories they shared with their partner have all burned away, leaving only ashes behind.

To ashes
The singer repeats this line to emphasize the finality and sadness of their loss.

Oh, oh
The song ends on a somber and melancholy note, emphasizing the pain and grief of the singer's loss.