Ashes
Twin Cabins Lyrics


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When I leave this I won't get a taste
Cause if i go, when i go, I'll leave without a trace
You are, my chance at a good time
I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be a waste of your good time

Give me your eyes
Give me your eyes
Give me your eyes
Give me your eyes

When you leave me, I'll be without a face
You're so wrong, you're so wrong, you breathe of everything
I dont get to, I don't to whine
I'll be your waste, I'll be your waste, I'll be your waste of a good time

Well when do you see me going
Well then
Would you like me to start?
I'd see




I'd see us one evenings
I'll wake you up at the start.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Twin Cabins' song "Ashes" speak to feelings of fleetingness in a relationship. The beginning of the song establishes the idea that if the singer were to leave, they wouldn't leave a mark, they wouldn't be remembered. They then address the person they are singing to, saying that this person is their chance at a good time, but that the singer will ultimately be a waste of that person's time. This sentiment is repeated, emphasising the idea of the singer not being worthy of the other person's time.


The chorus of the song speaks to a desire for the other person's attention. The repeated line "give me your eyes" seems to indicate that the singer wants to be seen by the other person, they want their attention, they want to be of importance to them. This is a stark contrast to the previous sentiments, as it shows that the singer does in fact value the other person and wants to be wanted.


The second verse speaks to the idea that if the other person were to leave, the singer would be left without a sense of self. They would feel like they are nothing without this other person. The line "you breathe of everything" seems to indicate that the other person is everything to the singer, that they are the focal point of the singer's world. The repetition of being a waste of time indicates that the singer recognizes their own flaws and does not see themselves as worthy of the other person's affection.


Overall, the lyrics of "Ashes" convey a sense of insecurity and a fear of not being seen or remembered. The singer recognizes their own shortcomings and does not feel deserving of the other person's time or attention. However, there is still a desire for that attention, a hope that maybe the other person will see them and want them.


Line by Line Meaning

When I leave this I won't get a taste
If I leave without trying, I won't know what it's like.


Cause if i go, when i go, I'll leave without a trace
If I go away, I won't leave any evidence behind.


You are, my chance at a good time
I believe that being around you will bring me happiness and pleasure.


I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be a waste of your good time
However, I'm aware that my presence will be unproductive for you.


Give me your eyes
Let me see things from your perspective.


Give me your eyes
Please show me the way you see the world again.


Give me your eyes
I want to see the world through your eyes one more time.


Give me your eyes
Let me see what you see.


When you leave me, I'll be without a face
If you're gone, I'll feel like I don't have an identity.


You're so wrong, you're so wrong, you breathe of everything
But even if you're not perfect, you embody things that are valuable to me.


I dont get to, I don't to whine
I know I shouldn't complain.


I'll be your waste, I'll be your waste, I'll be your waste of a good time
Despite understanding this, I'm still a drain on your positive experiences.


Well when do you see me going
Do you have any plans for me to leave?


Well then
In that case,


Would you like me to start?
Should I start packing my things and leaving now?


I'd see
I understand


I'd see us one evenings
I envision us spending time together in the evenings.


I'll wake you up at the start.
I'll be there to begin the day with you, for better or worse.




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@gustavobedollam

I remember listening to this on 2020 of April and I loved the beat and the singing and this hit different wheN driving outside and looking out the window at 80mph swing the sun and clouds and the trees

@lovedeathzombies

to be in this moment must of been special

@valeriamontoya2217

Twin cabins y un viajecito de esos🙌 Quierooo. Hermoso 😍

@AntidoteCardsPH

This song feels like Sunday

@manuel95206

Simplemente hermoso

@nonono5776

So beautiful and nostalgic music and images

@matryoshka2151

I really like this one. The way it was edited makes it look like one big video. I couldn't tell it was from three different videos at first and I think the music fits really well with it~

@jeredfearman7144

This is cool as hell. Looks like an old school music video.

@jackdean8781

i- i am in love, want these memories for myself

@How_2002

Alguém traduz essa obra de arte, música linda 🌌

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