Story Behind The Song
There are shootings every day in America. Literally every day. That's the story behind the song.
Song Description
A heartfelt lament over the pervasiveness of guns and gun violence in our country.
| Song Length |
2:56 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Troubled |
Subject |
Guns, Protest |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Ashes To Scatter
Verse
There is blood spilled on the walk,
In a spot marked off with chalk,
Where a few short hours ago,
Someone left us much too soon.
Chorus
Every glass has a future that's shattered,
Every gun will eventually shoot.
And another will die - pointlessly -
Leaving a litter of ashes,
Ashes to scatter.
Verse
When tomorrow rolls around,
With the shooter yet unfound,
Will we let it slip our minds,
Shrug it off so casually?
Chorus
Every glass has a future that's shattered,
Every gun will eventually shoot.
And another will die - pointlessly -
Leaving a litter of ashes
Ashes to scatter.
Bridge
What are we to make of this?
Surely something is amiss.
As we turn and walk away
Will we simply shake our heads?
Chorus
Every glass has a future that's shattered,
Every gun will eventually shoot.
And another will die - pointlessly -
Leaving a litter of ashes
Yes, another will die - and another -
Leaving a litter of ashes,
Ashes to scatter.