ASHES

"ASHES" is a breakup anthem for the digital age, capturing the bittersweet disillusionment of online dating as summer ends. The song blends humour with raw emotion to channel the rebellious energy of youth through pop-rock, teen angst, and unapologetic realness. It's a cathartic track that resonates with young listeners and serves as a poignant reminder that while relationships may burn out, the ashes left behind are part of growing and moving forward.

[ SONG CREDIT ]

Composer｜Kingsley Mak
Lyricist｜Kingsley Mak
Producer｜JM.Icarus
Music Arrangement｜JM.Icarus
Backing Vocal｜Kingsley Mak, JM.Icarus
Backing Vocal Arrangement｜Kingsley Mak, JM.Icarus
Recording Engineer｜JM.Icarus
Recording Studio｜SOUND ART STUDIO
Mixing Engineer｜JM.Icarus
Mixing Studio｜QUBE MUSIC STUDIO
Mastering Engineer｜JM.Icarus
Mastering Studio｜QUBE MUSIC STUDIO

I wrote an upbeat ballad, drew a curvy square
They don't make sense, but that's who I am
I'm never a conventional guy
I'm pretty sure most people would mind

You met me on the app
I think I've seen it all
You're seeking something either funny or life-long
As soon as we went on our first date
We knew the problem was always me

I never learn to balance 'cause I either say "Hi!"
Or "Never text me! Never touch me! Fuck you, goodbye!"

Our love's been burnt down into ashes
We bite the dust, but I'll remember
Once it's good, then it's bad
I wish you didn't regret
Our love's been burnt down into ashes
We bite the dust, but I'll remember
It could be shimmering like flashes
But now we're ashes
I'm drawing up a plan but that's not what you want
I've never sung in front of you but I write songs
I thought that you would understand me
But you said I was hard to deal with

Five years older than me
I thought you'd know better than those people
Whom met me inside my room
They only seek to fill the void

When I know something's off, I will just push them away
But when you called it off, I wished I could slap your face

Our love's been burnt down into ashes
We bite the dust, but I'll remember
Once it's good, then it's bad
I wish you didn't regret
Our love's been burnt down into ashes
We bite the dust, but I'll remember
It could be shimmering like flashes
But now we're ashes

(Oh no, no, no, no)

We've kept everything straight, but you have to make it blurred again
We don't love each other enough to keep holding our hands
We're so different that you walk and I run in two parallel lines
People say wounds heal with time
Well, for you, it's going on a hike
Well, for me, I still have my deadlines
And I'm a city boy
I go to bars and cry

(All the time!)

Our love's been burnt down into ashes
We bite the dust, but I'll remember
Once it's good, then it's bad
I wish you didn't regret
Our love's been burnt down into ashes
We bite the dust, but I'll remember
It could be shimmering like flashes
It could be shimmering like flashes
It could be shimmering like flashes
But now we're ashes