Ashes of American Flags
Ashes of American Flags

Wilco - Ashes of American Flags Lyrics

Rock
Apr 16, 2002
387
Ashes of American Flags Music Video

Ashes of American Flags Lyrics

The cash machine is blue and green
For a hundred in twenties and a small service fee
I could spend three dollars and sixty-three cents
On Diet Coca-Cola and unlit cigarettes
I wonder why we listen to poets when nobody gives a fuck
How hot and sorrowful, this machine begs for luck

All my lies are always wishes
I know I would die if I could come back new

We want a good life with a nose for things
The fresh wind and bright sky to enjoy my suffering
A hole without a key if I break my tongue
Speaking of tomorrow, how will it ever come?

All my lies are always wishes
I know I would die if I could come back new

I'm down on my hands and knees
Every time a doorbell rings
I shake like a toothache
When I hear myself sing

All my lies are only wishes
I know I would die if I could come back new

I would like to salute
The ashes of American flags
And all the fallen leaves
Filling up shopping bags

Writer(s): Jeff Tweedy, Jay Bennett
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was the song 'Ashes of American Flags' released?

    'Ashes of American Flags' is part of Wilco's live performance DVD titled 'Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags,' which was released on April 18, 2009, exclusively to independent record stores in coordination with Record Store Day. The wide-scale release followed on April 28, 2009.

  2. Who are the writers of 'Ashes of American Flags'?

    'Ashes of American Flags' was written by Jeff Tweedy and Jay Bennett, both members of the band Wilco.

  3. Where were the live performances for 'Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags' recorded?

    The live performances featured in 'Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags' were recorded at several venues in February and March 2008, including Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club, Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Mobile's Mobile Civic Center, New Orleans' Tipitina's, and Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom.

  4. Who directed the DVD 'Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags'?

    'Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags' was assembled by Brendan Canty and Christoph Green from Trixie Films. They had previously collaborated with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy on his solo DVD 'Sunken Treasure: Live in the Pacific Northwest.'

  5. Is there any additional content available with the 'Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags' DVD?

    Yes, the DVD features a Weblink that allows owners to download MP3s of all 20 tracks included on the DVD.

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