Song picture
Ashes (ft. Caitlin Rexrode)
Comment Share
Produced by: Diamond Style Productions Featuring: Caitlin Rexrode Executive Producer: J. Umstead Sound Engineer: L. Luther Recorded at Mr. Smalls Recording Studio in Pittsburgh, PA
hiphop lyrical pittsburgh underground rap west virginia east coast rap
Artist picture
20 years deep in the craft - raw bars, real stories, and soul-driven hip-hop straight from the hills of West Virginia
I’m an underground rapper from Morgantown, WV, and I’ve been rapping, writing, and producing albums for over 20 years. My name’s a throwback to hip-hop’s roots when "def" meant excellent and an MC was more than just a rapper; he was a storyteller and a presence. My sound draws inspiration from East Coast artists like Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, and Lupe Fiasco. At the end of the day, I’m just here to make meaningful music that cuts through the noise and tells my story.
Song Info
Charts
#936 today
#84 in subgenre
Uploaded
November 17, 2025
Track Files
MP3
MP3 2.3 MB 128 kbps 2:29
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
Annotation available on Genius: https://genius.com/Def-mc-4life-ashes-lyrics
Lyrics
(Verse 1 - Def MC 4Life) We can't save the world, bae So let me stand behind your back and hold you by your waist And set these skies ablaze Anything we'd try to change would only be in vain Let's watch these mushroom clouds raising from this cityscape Girl, we gon' be okay These skies are lighting up with Fireworks and metal planes and ricochets Close your eyes and let your senses fade We'll make our swift escape Travel to a better place with better days and (Chorus - Caitlin Rexrode) I will follow you I will stand strong I'll hold you to your word We can do this alone (alone) (Verse 2 - Def MC 4Life) Clouds of dust and shades of grays These barricades and barbed wire serve to pave our ways If love eternal, me and you recite this serenade The phoenix rising from the fervors of our final days It's so insane, touchin' lips while these ashes rain They landing on your face like petals from a fresh bouquet We're not afraid, whispered words and silent sobriquets It's time to rise, show the whole world we overcame And we remain girl (Chorus - Caitlin Rexrode) (Bridge - Def MC 4Life) Soldiers storm the city gates They're holding back with riot shields and heavy armored tanks Ain't no escape, this is it, we made it through the fray So take my hand, close your eyes, hold your breath and stay I'll lead the way now (Chorus - Caitlin Rexrode x2)
Comments
Please sign up or log in to post a comment.