Ashes To Ashes

Rammstein · Other Songs - Rammstein

(Translation To: Asche Zu Asche)

Warm body
hot cross
wrong judgment
cold grave

I now lie on the cross
they hammer nails into me
the fire purifies the soul
and remaining is a mouthful of

ashes
ashes
ashes
ashes

I will return - I will return
in ten days - I will return
as your shadow - I will return
and I will hunt you down - I will return

Secretly I will rise from the dead
and you will plead for mercy
then I will kneel in your face
and stick my finger in the ashes

ashes
Ashes to ashes

ashes
Ashes to ashes

ashes
Ashes to ashes

and dust - to dust

ashes
Ashes to ashes

ashes
Ashes to ashes

ashes
Ashes to ashes

and dust - to dust

I will return

to dust

to dust

to dust

to dust

I will return

Ashes To Ashes

Rammstein's 'Ashes To Ashes' stands as a defining track from the German industrial metal band's early discography, released in 1995. The song exemplifies the group's signature sound, blending heavy, distorted guitars with rhythmic, percussive elements and a haunting vocal delivery. Thematically, the track explores the cyclical nature of destruction and rebirth, utilizing the metaphor of ash to symbolize the remnants of burned objects. Its haunting melody and aggressive instrumentation established Rammstein's unique identity within the industrial metal genre, influencing countless bands that followed. The song remains a staple of their live performances, showcasing the band's ability to create atmospheric and powerful sonic landscapes that resonate deeply with audiences.