King Of Ashes

David Knopfler

King of Ashes



I'm The King of Ashes

Nothing from the flame survives

Hands cannot turn the tides

I have been consumed



The road runs straight from Tarsus

But I am mystified

I would you were by my side

For these are mortal wounds

These are mortal wounds



They cannot hear my plea

They will not play my tunes

Melodies in rented rooms

The price for seein' true



But I can't court fashion

Let me be who I am

Far from these savage lands

I will be renewed

I will be renewed



The King of Ashes

And whoever's by my side

Across the great divide

Marry, I'll love you



The King of Ashes

My heart is open wide

I pray you're satisfied

It's all that I can do

It's all that I can do