We talk of miracles, of undelivered letters written years ago
Of many things, that are dear to me
The mighty happenings
I can only be a canvas
You, a golden light reflected all around us
But I'm exhausted, I'm exhausted
There's never been a cloud in the sky for you
Without this what will I do?
And I know soon you'll go and all will pass you, earth or ash
You, earth or ash
You, earth or ash
You, earth or ash
I asked to hear of your garden, to take each
Of my limbs and gently plant them
Till I can grow again, till I contort and bend and flower anew
And I know soon you'll go and all will pass you, earth or ash
You, earth or ash
You, earth or ash
And I know soon you'll go and all will pass you, earth or ash
You, earth or ash
You, earth or ash
You, earth or ash
You, earth or ash
Slow Club released You, Earth Or Ash on Mon Sep 12 2011.
“You, Earth Or Ash” describes the anticipation of the death of a loved one who will soon pass into earth (when buried) or ash (when cremated).