Ultimately, "Ashes" stands as a testament to MacDonald's ability to maintain a massive following through independent distribution while experimenting with the sonic elements of the rock and punk genres he admires. Tom MacDonald - "Ashes"
The track explores themes of destructive love, betrayal, and the "burn everything down" mentality required to succeed as an outsider: Tom MacDonald - "Ashes"
: Lyrics like "that type of feeling when you love destructively" and "I'm fueling the fire with little beautiful liars" highlight a gritty, survivalist outlook on fame and relationships. Ultimately, "Ashes" stands as a testament to MacDonald's