Ashes in the Sky

[Verse 1] Smell of smoke in the winter air Our secret place burning down up there Charcoal walls where we used to hide Two best friends against the world outside I can still hear you laughing in the dark Fading like embers, losing their spark [Pre-Chorus] And I ran through the flames Calling your name But the sky didn’t answer Only carried the blame [Chorus] Larry, you slipped away before I could reach you Left me standing in the fire like it could teach me How to hold on to a ghost I can't replace I lost you in a moment, in a single breath of space And now the treehouse dies with everything we made Ashes in the sky, and a brother I couldn’t save [Verse 2] Your room was cold but your message warm You said you’d been fighting your own private storm Said you were scared that you’d only drag me down But I swear I would have carried you through this town You told me “Don’t blame yourself, not for me Just promise you’ll keep trying, Sal—please.” [Pre-Chorus] Then the screen went still Like the world stood still And the truth hit harder Than the smoke ever will [Chorus] Larry, you slipped away before I could reach you Left me standing in the fire like it could teach me How to hold on to a ghost I can't replace I lost you in a moment, in a single breath of space And now the treehouse dies with everything we made Ashes in the sky, and a brother I couldn’t save [Bridge] I replay your last words every sleepless night You said, “I’m sorry, Sal… something doesn’t feel right.” Said you felt like you were fading out of view But I didn’t think your goodbye would be the last one from you I keep your memory warm where the flames burned cold My friend, my brother—more than the world could hold [Final Chorus] Larry, you slipped away before I could reach you But I’m carrying your story like you’d want me to Every ember of our childhood still remains Even if the smoke keeps whispering your name The treehouse is gone, but you’re carved into my veins Ashes in the sky… and love that never fades