Phoenix
Wishbone Ash Lyrics


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Bird rise high from the cinders
Leave it all behind
All the ruins and the fire

Bird raise your head from the ashes
Many men lay dead
You can see them like I
Phoenix rise




Raise your head to the sky

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wishbone Ash's song "Phoenix" are about rising above destruction and chaos. The singer of the song urges a bird to leave behind the ruins and fire and to rise higher. The imagery of the bird rising from the cinders and ashes alludes to the mythical phoenix that is reborn from its own ashes.


The song continues with the singer acknowledging the death and destruction around them, but also recognizing the opportunity for renewal and rebirth. The call for the phoenix to rise represents the power of resilience and the ability to overcome adversity.


Overall, "Phoenix" is a song about hope and the potential for new beginnings. It encourages listeners to rise above the challenges they face and to find strength in the midst of difficulty.


Line by Line Meaning

Bird rise high from the cinders
Let go of the past and rise above the destruction and chaos that surrounds you.


Leave it all behind
Don't carry the burdens or regrets of the past, move forward towards a better future.


All the ruins and the fire
The destruction and devastation caused by hardships and struggles can be left behind.


Bird raise your head from the ashes
Look past the chaos and see the possibilities for a brighter future.


Many men lay dead
Despite the challenges and obstacles, there are many who did not survive to see a better day.


You can see them like I
Acknowledge and recognize the sacrifices and struggles of those who came before you and the fact that they have paved the way for a new beginning.


Phoenix rise
Embrace the opportunity to start anew and rise above the ashes of the past.


Raise your head to the sky
Remain optimistic and look towards a better future filled with hope and prosperity.




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Motor Songs GmbH
Written by: ANDREW POWELL, DAVID TURNER, MARTIN TURNER, STEVE UPTON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

patton3A

,,Ptak powstał ze swoich popiołów
zostawił wszystko za sobą
wszystkie ruiny i ogień.
Ptak podniósł głowę z popiołów
 wokół było wielu martwych
możesz ich zobaczyć tak jak ja
Feniks powstał
podnieś swoja głowę ku niebu....,

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All comments from YouTube:

Gerwyn Evans

Wore out several air guitars "playing" this in 1970. It still sounds as fantastic as it did then.

Andrew Vida

Perfect example of how some music will never be dated. This is the first track I ever heard by them in January '73, just prior to turning 15. Been with me ever since.

I think Steve Upton is a grossly underrated drummer. Like Ginger Baker, a jazz drummer first and foremost.

adrian collings

The brilliance of this track echoes down the years and reminds us how creatively good this period was.

joseph mitan

Great Band

Gary Tarr

If I ever need waking up and reliving my journey from Beatles and Stones into REAL music . I listen to Ash 1 and Argus . Must be 2 of the most under-rated prog rock albums ever . I am 64 and still adore these albums 

yyrgx hernandez

Gary Tarr im 25 and i love those records, grew up listening to them.

Joachim Jürgens

+Gary Tarr you're so damn right

Les Frost

+Gary Tarr -- Straight up Gar

Les Frost

+Gary Tarr -- Straight up Gar

alexauyeung

+Gary Tarr  sure I listen to them in mid 70 and now after 40 years

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