Bag of Ashes
Bag of Ashes
© 2024 Owen Hovenden
Link to music: https://soundcloud.com/rainydayman/bag-of-ashes
Verse 1:
I'm heading into the unnamed hills
with a bag of ashes and a cloak of sadness
I'll lay them both behind me when I leave
A quiet spot and an unmarked grave
I know you'd like it better that way
You always said don't stand at my grave and weep
Pre-chorus:
We said goodbye a long time ago
Why is it still so hard for me to let go?
Chorus:
You're alive in me and I in you
You're my guiding light
Though you're out of sight
Stay alive in me and see me through
Don't let the memories fade from view
Verse 2:
Memories carved in my heart
I'll take them with me when I part
Just one more minute before I go
Laughter and the tears we've known
Sacred moments etched in stone
How I live without you, I don't know
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Don't let the memories fade
Comments
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A beautiful song with wonderful sentiments, Owen. Perhaps your best ever! The track is well crafted. I enjoyed your guitar work as usual! The lyrics were somber and fit well with the song's atmosphere. The production and sound are very clear.
My favorite part is at the beginning of the chorus with "You're alive in me and I in you" and the accompanying chord change at the end of the line. Your raspy vocal delivery adds authenticity to the song. I could easily imagine this song featured with a touching 'goodbye' scene in a movie. I enjoyed listening! Nice work! 😀
Cheers,
Joseph
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Hey Owen,
Now this is a real good one! I like the images you used and the tone.
I also like the way you put the words together. There is not a word to much, no bla bla the listener might get lost in, it’s sharp but still emotional (lack of a better word).
Keep going!
Best wishes
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This is really moving Owen. A lovely song. Obviously, I don't know the story behind it but I can use my imagination. Without getting into personal stuff here on the forum, let's just say I can very much relate to this. This is performed in your own unique style and, as you know, I'm a fan of your music. Well done mate. 😀
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Why do the saddest things bring out the best in us
Moving
Sid
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@icystorm Thanks Joseph. Yes a film scene would indeed work well. Here's hoping! These days the raspy voice comes along for the ride, appropriate or not! Glad it helped in this instance ;)
@RainbowKeeper That's a fine complement Ian - thank you sir! It's a good feeling that I can still write something tight.
@ChrisPrice Thank's Chris! And I always appreciate your input. This isn't a specific event in my life, but it's informed and colored by real events.
@sidshovel I guess those events are intense and emotional, and draw from deep inside. I'm glad that it moved you. Loss is something we all share in common.
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These days the raspy voice comes along for the ride, appropriate or not!
It was definitely meant as a compliment. It's part of your signature sound and you do it well. I always enjoy hearing your songs. 😀
Cheers,
Joseph
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@RainyDayMan . . . For sure this is a powerful song lyric, and a well crafted song . . . kickstarted with "bag of ashes and a cloak of sadness", every subsequent line is poignant as the one before, and songwriters will know that's no easy thing to create. Also, really liked how the chorus unfolds the upside of a life gone by, through the eyes of someone left behind, instead of dwelling on the sadness. Really enjoyed this one, refreshing heartsong . . . thank you Owen !
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Hey man , cool song on old friends and letting go
Good job on the production , good luck on promotion
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@ElvisNash Thanks Elvis!
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