Ashes to Ashes – English Lyrics

• By: Faith No More
• Album: Album of the Year

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the introspective world of Faith No More's "Ashes to Ashes." This track, a standout from their 'Album of the Year,' offers a glimpse into themes of accountability and emotional resolution, showcasing Mike Patton's vocal versatility. Learning this song can deepen your understanding of Faith No More's evolving sound and their ability to craft emotionally resonant narratives within the alternative metal genre.

[English]

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

Give it all to you

Then I'll be closer

Smiling with the mouth to the ocean

And I'll wave to you with the arms of the mountain

I'll see you

...

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)

Give it all to you

Then I'll be closer

Smiling with the mouth to the ocean

And I'll wave to you with the arms of the mountain

I'll see you

...

Give the same to me then I'll be closer, closer

Give the same to me then I'll be closer, closer

Smiling with the mouth of the ocean

And I'll wave to you with the arms of the mountain

Give the same to me then I'll be closer, closer

Give the same to me then I'll be closer, closer

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of something
head /hɛd/ A1	noun - the part of the body above the neck
point /pɔɪnt/ A2	verb - to direct someone's attention to something by extending a finger or object
finger /ˈfɪŋɡər/ A1	noun - one of the five digits of the hand
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - to freely transfer possession of something to someone
closer /ˈkloʊsər/ A2	adjective - nearer in space or time
smiling /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ A1	verb - having a smile on one's face
mouth /maʊθ/ A1	noun - the opening in the face used for eating and speaking
ocean /ˈoʊʃən/ A1	noun - a very large expanse of sea
wave /weɪv/ A1	verb - to move one's hand back and forth as a greeting or signal
arms /ɑːrmz/ A1	noun - the upper limbs of the human body
mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ A1	noun - a large natural elevation of the earth's surface
shout /ʃaʊt/ A2	verb - to speak loudly
pick /pɪk/ A1	verb - to choose someone or something verb - to gather something
floor /flɔːr/ A1	noun - the lower surface of a room or building
score /skɔːr/ B1	noun - the number of points earned in a game or competition verb - to gain points in a game or competition
even /ˈiːvən/ A2	adjective - level or smooth verb - to make or become even