Ashes lyrics - Damien Jurado

(from "The Bigtop" soundtrack)

I've got a mind to shed my skin

To let out what's within

To free the light inside

My bones will be the kindling

For the fire 'round which we'll sing

And the song on which we'll ride

Ashes, ashes

I am destined to be ashes

So I will melt with who is by my side

I've built around my heart a church

And the pew in which in which I perch

And the seat in which I pray

For my god is Rock and Roll the first

And though it may be cursed

It's the only game worth playing

Ashes, ashes

I am destined to be ashes

So melt with me and keep my soul from straying

Some may find beauty hard to see

But it's easy enough for me

Just a beat and these three chords

And though I may be a stumbling fool

I am sharpening my tool

This guitar will be my sword

Ashes, ashes

I am destined to be ashes

So melt with me and we will find the Lord

My heart is such a wayward ship

Briefly docking 'fore each trip

Just a kiss before I cruise

And though waves are often beckoning

There's a sudden reckoning

As your eyes have tripped my fuse

Ashes, ashes

I am destined to be ashes

So melt with me, there's nothing left to lose