Partially inspired by a Franz Ferdinand song of the same name. Eventually it will be a song, I hope. We'll see how it works out.

Auf Asche

Mother I'm sorry but I have to go
I have to take my last bow and end the show
Make my last confession and be free
Please, Mother, forgive me

Auf Asche, auf Asche
I lie my severed head
On ashes, on ashes
I lie, for I am dead
Auf Asche, auf Asche
The curtain lowers soon
On ashes, on ashes
Grant me one final boon
Auf Asche, auf Asche
Let my soul go up in smoke
On ashes, on ashes
Give me one last hope

Father I'm sorry but I have failed
I have to mount my cross and there be nailed
Ascend my pyre and scream to be free
Please, Father, burn me

Auf Asche, auf Asche
I lie my severed head
On ashes, on ashes
I lie, for I am dead
Auf Asche, auf Asche
The curtain lowers soon
On ashes, on ashes
Grant me one final boon
Auf Asche, auf Asche
Let my soul go up in smoke
On ashes, on ashes
Give me one last hope

Children I'm sorry but I can't stop
I have to see it through, jump from the top
Climb the scaffold in hopes to be free
Please, children, remember me

Auf Asche, auf Asche
I lie my severed head
On ashes, on ashes
I lie, for I am dead
Auf Asche, auf Asche
The curtain lowers soon
On ashes, on ashes
Grant me one final boon
Auf Asche, auf Asche
Let my soul go up in smoke
On ashes, on ashes
Give me one last hope

Darling I'm sorry but I have to die
There's no way I could stay and lie
To you, to all, to them, to me
Please, darling, forgive me

Auf Asche, auf Asche
I lie my severed head
On ashes, on ashes
I lie, for I am dead
Auf Asche, auf Asche
The curtain lowers soon
On ashes, on ashes
Grant me one final boon
Auf Asche, auf Asche
Let my soul go up in smoke
On ashes, on ashes
Give me one last hope