Ashes To Ashes
Unveiling Depths: Decoding Faith No More's 'Ashes To Ashes'
Lyrics
I want them to know, it's me
The speaker wants others to recognize that they are responsible.
It's on my head
The consequences or burden of the situation are on the speaker's mind.
I'll point the finger at me
The speaker acknowledges their role and takes responsibility by pointing the finger at themselves.
It's on my head
Reiteration of the burden being on the speaker's mind.
Give it all to you, then I'll be closer
The speaker is willing to give everything to someone, anticipating a closer connection.
Smiling with the mouth of the ocean
Descriptive imagery of a wide, open smile, symbolizing vastness and openness.
And I'll wave to you with the arms of the mountain
Extended metaphor: waving with the arms of the mountain suggests a grand and powerful gesture.
I'll see you
The speaker expresses a desire to see the person they are addressing.
I will let you shout no more
The speaker promises to stop causing distress or disturbance.
It's on my head (It's on my head)
Reiteration that the responsibility and consequences are on the speaker's mind.
I'll pick you up from the floor
The speaker commits to helping and supporting the person in need.
It's on my head (It's on my head)
Reiteration of the burden being on the speaker's mind.
I'll let you even the score
The speaker promises to make amends or repay a debt.
It's on my head (It's on my head)
Reiteration of the burden being on the speaker's mind.
Give it all to you, then I'll be closer
Similar to line 6, expressing a willingness to give everything for a closer connection.
Smiling with the mouth of the ocean
Descriptive imagery suggesting a joyful and expansive state.
And I'll wave to you with the arms of the mountain
Extended metaphor: another grand and powerful gesture for connection.
I'll see you
The speaker reiterates the desire to see the person they are addressing.
Give the same to me, then I'll be closer, closer
The speaker requests reciprocity for a closer connection.
Give the same to me, then I'll be closer, closer
Repetition of the request for reciprocity, emphasizing the desire for closeness.
Smiling with the mouth of the ocean
Descriptive imagery similar to line 7, emphasizing joy and openness.
And I'll wave to you with the arms of the mountain
Reiteration of the grand and powerful gesture for connection.
Give the same to me, then I'll be closer, closer
Repetition of the request for reciprocity, again emphasizing the desire for closeness.
Give the same to me, then I'll be closer, closer
Repetition of the request for reciprocity, underlining the importance of closeness.
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