Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More
I think the lyrics of this song need to be considered in the context of the band at the time, which broke up shortly after the album was released.
Unlike many other Faith No More songs therefore, the lyrics to Ashes To Ashes feel very literal. It’s about a band in the process of breaking up, with m...
[Verse 1]
I want them to know it's me
It's on my head
I'll point the finger at me
It's on my head
[Pre-Chorus]
Give it all to you, then I'll be closer
[Chorus]
Smilin' with the mouth of the ocean
And I'll wave to you with the arms of the mountain
I'll see you
[Verse 2]
I will let you shout no more
It's on my head (it's on my head)
I'll pick you up from the floor
It's on my head (it's on my head)
I'll let you even the score
It's on my head (it's on my head)
[Pre-Chorus]
Give it all to you, then I'll be closer
[Chorus]
Smilin' with the mouth of the ocean
And I'll wave to you with the arms of the mountain
I'll see you
[Bridge]
Give the same to me, then I'll be closer, closer
Give the same to me, then I'll be closer, closer
[Chorus]
Smiling with the mouth of the ocean
And I'll wave to you with the arms of the mountain
[Outro]
Give the same to me, then I'll be closer, closer
Give the same to me, then I'll be closer
Ashes to Ashes was written by Mike Patton & Jon Hudson & Billy Gould & Roddy Bottum & Mike Bordin.
Ashes to Ashes was produced by Billy Gould & Roli Mosimann.
Faith No More released Ashes to Ashes on Mon May 19 1997.