Only Ashes
Eternal Embers: Unveiling the Poignant Journey of 'Only Ashes'
Lyrics
Piece by piece, and bit by bit
Gradually, in small increments
I'll break this down for you, real slow
Explaining or breaking down something slowly and clearly
But I can't whisper all of this
Unable to communicate everything quietly or in a hushed manner
And I can't seem to let this go
Struggling to release or move on from something
So I'll watch the matches, turn to ashes
Repetition emphasizes observing destruction and transformation into ashes
I'll watch the matches, turn to ashes
-I can tell its your turn, I smell the sulfur so clear
Sensing the imminent action or consequence (sulfur smell symbolizes danger)
And fire's a beautiful sound
Depicting the captivating nature of fire despite its destructive aspect
And the wings that you burn turn to ashes my dear
Metaphorically referencing the consequences of one's actions leading to ruin or downfall
And ashes just fall to the ground
Letting go and destroying remnants of a relationship or part of oneself
Yeah we're only ashes
Reflection on the transient nature of life and human existence
Part by part and inch by inch
Slow and steady disintegration or transformation
You'll have your mile when its through
Someone will get what they desire after a process or journey
Incinerate what's left of this
Reflection on the transient nature of life and human existence
And torch the part of me that's you
-So I'll watch the matches, turn to ashes
-I can tell it's your turn, I smell the sulfur so clear
-And fire's a beautiful sound
-And the wings that you burn turn to ashes my dear
-And ashes just fall to the ground
Accepting the aftermath or consequences that inevitably follow
Yeah we're only ashes
-I can tell it's your turn, I smell the sulfur so clear
Reflecting on the transient nature of life and human existence (reiteration)
And fire's a beautiful sound
-And the wings that you burn turn to ashes my dear
-And ashes just fall to the ground
-Yeah we're only ashes
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