This Ascension toured the United States three times and the west coast prolifically, sharing the stage with bands including Clan of Xymox, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Chris Isaak, The Wolfgang Press, Pixies and The Stranglers.
After Tess Records collapsed, the band signed to Projekt Records in 2001. Their back catalogue was rereleased, however plans to record new material were never successful and the band split soon afterwards. The group reformed for a few shows in 2004.
Dru has gone on to sing for the neo-classical project Mirabilis as well as ethereal/electronic act Falling You, Kevin Serra performed with Lot 49 and now plays under cloud seeding while Charlie has rejoined his former band Nerf Herder.
This Ascension took their early cues from The Cure, The Chameleons, and just about every 4AD band at the time. Their debut Tears In Rain earned the band comparisons to Area, Xmal Deutschland, and even pop fare such as 10,000 Maniacs, while their later releases move toward the ethereal-gothic realm. 1999's album Sever is the most varied, drawing on influences ranging from Early Music to the progressive rock/ambient/tribal offerings of the Real World label.
With producer John Rivers (Dead Can Dance, Love & Rockets) at the helm, Sever charted on over 200 college, community, and alternative radio stations throughout the United States and Canada within two months of its release.
I Wish
This Ascension Lyrics
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Our shame
We walk apart from now on
Our shame
So sweet
To some youre sweet
So sweet, youve been to me
Sure, gracious, standing there
To some youre sweet
So sweet youve been to me
Sure, gracious, standing there
We dont talk anymore
Our shame
We walk apart from now on
Our shame
So sweet
To some youre sweet
So sweet, youve been to me
Sure, gracious, standing there
So sweet
To some youre sweet
So sweet youve been to me
Sure, gracious, standing there
Lift up this cruelty
Bring to me rest
Leaving your heart to speak
The answers "yes"
Dont be afraid of me
Let go regret
I wish you could see
I wish you
I wish you could
I wish you could see
I wish you
I wish you could
I wish...
The lyrics of This Ascension's song "I Wish" seem to be about a relationship that has ended – a relationship that the singer wishes hadn't ended. In the first stanza, we see that "we don't talk anymore" because of "our shame." The repetition of "our shame" implies that there was something shameful or regretful that happened between the two people in this relationship, causing them to drift apart. However, the singer still finds the other person "so sweet," and acknowledges that while they may not be sweet to everyone, they have been sweet to him or her.
The second stanza continues in a similar vein, repeating the idea that "we don't talk anymore" and emphasizing that they will be "walking apart from now on." Once again, the singer finds the other person "so sweet," and acknowledges their graciousness. The repetition of "so sweet" suggests that the singer is holding onto this quality of the other person, even though the relationship has ended.
The final stanza shifts in tone, with the singer asking the other person to "lift up this cruelty" and bring them "rest." The singer then encourages the other person to "leave [their] heart to speak," implying that perhaps they have been holding something back. The singer expresses the wish that the other person could see something, but doesn't specify what it is. The repetition of "I wish you could" emphasizes the singer's desire for the other person to understand or realize something.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Wish" describe a relationship that has ended, but that the singer still has feelings for. The repetition of "so sweet" suggests that the singer is holding onto the positive qualities of the other person, and the final stanza implies that there is something that the other person is not saying or acknowledging that is causing the divide between them.
Line by Line Meaning
We dont talk anymore
Our communication has stopped
Our shame
We feel embarrassed or humiliated
We walk apart from now on
We are no longer together or close
So sweet
Endearing, kind or likable
To some youre sweet
Some people find you very likable
So sweet, youve been to me
You have been endearing and kind to me
Sure, gracious, standing there
Confident, and kind while being present physically
Lift up this cruelty
Remove the maliciousness and unkindness from your actions
Bring to me rest
Provide me with peace and comfort
Leaving your heart to speak
Expressing your true emotions honestly
The answers yes
The response of acceptance
Dont be afraid of me
Do not fear me or avoid me
Let go regret
Release the feelings of remorse or guilt
I wish you could see
I desire that you could understand or realize
I wish you
My hope for you
I wish you could
I hope that you can
I wish you could see
I desire that you could understand or realize
I wish you
My hope for you
I wish you could
I hope that you can
I wish...
Expressing a desire but unspecified
Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Robert Moon
I first heard this song from the movie "SCARECROW." I found it here. Great tune.
Bonafied Angered Penguin
I finally found this beautiful song! Dear god its amazing!
William K
This is always remembered from scarecrow I love this song and I loved Judy it's a very great movie!!!!!
Ashlyn Murray
Found it!!!! Love it
Steve Marllon
"a vingança do espantalho" me trouxe aqui.
Vania Simplicio
@Steve Marllon boa tarde mano, fiz um conteúdo lá sobre o filme, de uma conferida lá no canal. Sinopse Clássica.
Steve Marllon
@Vania Simplicio ok cara, quero muito ver um conteúdo sobre sse filme
Steve Marllon
@Vania Simplicio eu gosto bastante desse filme, clássico da minha infância kkkk
Vania Simplicio
@Steve Marllon farei um vídeo sobre o filme, então acabei de assistir ele novamente e curti a música citada... Se puder visite meu canal. "Sinopse Clássica"
Vania Simplicio
@Steve Marllon somos dois kkkk