Ashes Of Luxury

In 'Ashes Of Luxury,' $uicideBoy$ delve into the dark and tumultuous aspects of their lives, painting a vivid picture of despair, addiction, and existential dread. The song opens with a reference to the artist's roots, 'It’s that north north player,' setting the stage for a raw and unfiltered narrative. The lyrics immediately dive into substance abuse, with pills and weed serving as temporary escapes from their harsh reality. The comparison of weed to an onion, 'You can smell it in the air,' suggests a pervasive and inescapable presence of their vices.

The song's imagery is stark and unsettling, with references to famous artist Vincent van Gogh, known for his troubled life and tragic end. 'Cut throat van gogh, Slicky the picture painter,' juxtaposes artistic creativity with self-destructive tendencies. The artist's internal conflict is evident in lines like, 'My hoe want me to save her but at best I might betray her,' highlighting a sense of hopelessness and inability to form meaningful connections. The contemplation of bringing a child into a 'world fucked up and hard enough to just exist in' underscores a deep-seated pessimism about the future.

Scrim's verse further amplifies the theme of emotional suppression and the struggle to cope with inner demons. 'Suppressing my emotions, Turn 'em into concrete, Let 'em sink to the bottom of the ocean,' metaphorically describes the weight of unaddressed feelings dragging one down. The recurring need to 'hit the weed' to escape from disturbing dreams and reality reflects a cycle of dependency and avoidance. The song's raw and unfiltered portrayal of mental health struggles, addiction, and existential angst offers a poignant commentary on the darker side of human experience, making 'Ashes Of Luxury' a hauntingly powerful piece.