Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
Mi corazon de cenicero
You are the burden to our ways
You are the one who took my place
You took a jump into forever
A leap of faith I could not take
And it was
A leap of faith I could not take
A promise that I could not make
A leap of faith I could not take
A promise that I could not make
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
You were alone before we met
No more forlorn than one could get
How could we know we had found treasure?
How sinister and how correct
And it was
A leap of faith I could not take
A promise that I could not make
A leap of faith I could not take
A promise that I could not make
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
I tore the muscle from your chest
And used it to stub out cigarettes
I listened to your screams of pleasure
Now watch the bedsheets turn blood red
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
Mi corazon de cenicero
You are the burden to our ways
You are the one who took my place
You took a jump into forever
A leap of faith I could not take
And it was
A leap of faith I could not take
A promise that I could not make
A leap of faith I could not take
A promise that I could not make
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
You were alone before we met
No more forlorn than one could get
How could we know we had found treasure?
How sinister and how correct
And it was
A leap of faith I could not take
A promise that I could not make
A leap of faith I could not take
A promise that I could not make
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
I tore the muscle from your chest
And used it to stub out cigarettes
I listened to your screams of pleasure
Now watch the bedsheets turn blood red
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi cenicero, mi cenicero
My ashtray heart
Mi corazon de cenicero
Lyrics submitted by KT-, edited by farawaykin
Ashtray Heart Lyrics as written by Steve Ludwin Brian Molko
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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i think it's okay, but nothing great or special.
and i don't like the spanish parts. anyone why or if there is a reason they made some parts in spanish?
I guess to honour the Spanish fans out there... But I don't quite like it, either.
Actually Brian recently stated in an interview when asked about the song regarding the spanish lyrics. He said the song came to him when he asked for an ashtray whilst sitting outside at a Spanish cafe.
aha, very interesting, thanks! =)