to ashes - The Mushroom Kingdom

Hey, guys!
I was commissioned a while back to write a song about a "mushroom king" and given free reign from there, and what a fun concept that turned out to be! Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing and recording it!
Original image by Florian van Duyn on Unsplash
Lyrics:
Everyone says that I’m a fun-guy
The swellest guy around
That’s why I’m so universally liked
Everyone adores me here
And if they don’t, they disappear
So like a dream, they vanish in the night
Whenever I address the people
They grovel at my feet
Hoping gold will trickle down from my robes
When the harvest starts to slump
I simply bump the taxes up
And he who doesn’t sink is bound to float
All the silly movements that have tried to overthrow
With claims that I am not the rightful king
The rumors people make up can be mean
Where not a hint of truth is seen
I am the king of the mushrooms (badabadoobabadabedabow)
And all the forest is my kingdom
So you’d better come pledge to me now
They give to me their praises
To stay in my good graces
And if you’re wise, you’ll do it, too
Here in the kingdom of mushrooms
I’ve got it planned; the whole expansion
Down to the nth degree
Past the woodlands that we currently claim
Sure, the people living there
Will each one be caught unawares
But “Progress waits for no one,” as they say
Every attempted coup d'etat
Meets with a grisly end
Really what did anybody expect
But nepotism for my spores
To honor those who came before
By choosing from my line who’s ruling next
All the silly movements that have tried to overthrow
With claims that I am not the rightful king
The rumors people make up can be mean
How lucky I’m no spiteful king
I am the king of the mushrooms (badabadoobabadabedabow)
And all the forest is my kingdom
So you’d better come pledge to me now
They give to me their praises
To stay in my good graces
And if you’re wise, you’ll do it, too
Here in the kingdom of mushrooms
Where everybody knows how great I am
A pile of mold that’s shaped just like a man
But they buy it every one
They’re wrapped around my thumb
Wait until they see the breadth of what I’ve done
I may be the king of mushrooms
But think of me as a friend
The kind you never cross
Or you’ll never see the light of day again
It’s not all doom and gloom
In my mycelium
But if you’re in my reach, you’ll bend
I am the king of the mushrooms (badabadoobabadabedabow)
And all the forest is my kingdom
So you’d better come pledge to me now
I give to me my praises
And all your cheers are wasted
‘Cause no one loves me like I do
Here in the kingdom of mushrooms

[@Ashestoashesjc]

Hey, if you like this song, consider picking it up for a dollar over on Bandcamp: ashestoashesjc.bandcamp.com/track/the-mushroom-kingdom
And if you're also interested in an original song commission, send an email to [e-mail]

[@DrunkCillBlinton]

omg

[@arrowsandaces3624]

I feel like this would be a song a king from a cartoon would sing

[@Yvkichan]

A villain king

[@sharkpaw]

"everybody likes me here and if they don't they disappear" life of a discord mod

[@hades_disciple2645]

Hell yeah! Gather 'round fellow goblins!🍄🐌🐸

[@gadisr.astari1659]

oh my my, it's been a while since I heard your voice😍🌻

[@uncle_pepe14]

Villain songs from Ashe is something the world definitely needs

[@uorkfork]

i don’t feel worthy enough to hear this

[@Ashestoashesjc]

the mushroom king might agree but *i* sure don’t 🥺

[@ruiscarletigloria2784]

The laugh at the end was utter ✨perfection✨

[@Nosretep]

I ligit was expecting this to be a Super Mario song.

[@user-en2tr8eh7c]

"Everyone says that I'm a fun guy"
That was clever

[@hopefulzero6891]

Your songwriting is fantastic, and to hear your vision realized with your stunning voice makes for a phenomenal experience! Lovely work! QwQ/

[@SenorFluffy]

The cutest lil’ despot I ever did see

[@onepersoncovers81]

You should make a whole musical out of this

[@epsi_l0n]

WHY DOES THIS SONG GIVE ME GENDER ENVY?! WHAT? I- I LOVE IT
EDIT: THE LAUGH AT THE END HOLY SHIT

[@hoshii_]

PLZ IKRRRR

[@gongoraasz]

YES.

[@BakaSuku]

This went hard as hell 😤😤😤

[@JustPeaachy]

truly a fun-guy! ✨

[@midnightwalkers8077]

I was just designing mushroom tattoos this is great timing

[@heidicelestial6424]

Wooo yeah!! Mushroom king! ✨🍄✨
Great song! 😁🥰

[@KitCabaret]

Thank you CZcams algorithm for this gift - I am OBSESSED with this song, the most cheery villain song I ever did hear plus it makes the mycologist in me very happy

[@JESS-dw2rf]

today is officially the best in this month ♡♡

[@neko_lcairw]

Lovely, Ashe! Gives me Adventure Time vibes :D

[@pertnay]

WHERE IS EVERYONE THIS DESERVES SO MUCH MORE ATTENTION

[@seagullwithwi-fi5544]

Delicious, fantastic, seagull approved. Keep squawkin' (beautifully) my dude. 💫

[@thelustylugia5869]

Lovely as always !!

[@jenkinsram6696]

Love this so much!!!

[@swimminginthestars_]

THE WAY I AUDIBLY SCREAMED-
ok i finished lisTENING AND IS THE SUN BOTHERING U KING I WILL PEW PEW IT PLEASE- maybe,,,, maybe sometimes tyranny is allowed,,,,

[@SenorFluffy]

Babe wake up, new Ashe single just dropped

[@user-rw1ft1sp2e]

god, this is so enjoyable
just a joyful little song

[@Yvkichan]

Aaaaaah!!!!!

[@Yvkichan]

dfadf I just woke up and my phone showed me this!!!!
Best waking up, ever!!!!!!!!

[@xjoy1163]

Is this a musical because omg i love this. I need more of the mushroom kingdom.

[@Ajalinx]

When the world needed him most, he arrived.

[@AnbaLen]

Always groveling at your feet~~~!!!

[@IllHandleThis]

I’ve missed you. ♥️

[@sophiavopuyfkuyu1718]

another amazing song ilysm ashe

[@malakhussein3506]

This legit soothes my headaches

[@halfchiangel88]

All hail the mushroom king! XD

[@misoroni]

Lets go! Hype!

[@sofi1619]

oml i could listen to you sing for hours please never stop singing 😩😩😩😩

[@littlebean5550]

How are you this good at singing bro?!?!? 🤩

[@parixz2208]

Badabadoobabadabedabow 😫✨🍄

[@sel2974]

Me, a cottage core, frog and mushroom obsessed lesbian: *I like this*

[@c4irr0tc4ke]

Can we get the ukulele chords?! I would love to sing this!!

[@user-en2tr8eh7c]

Yeah idk but i would love to hear it

[@yoyoyosquiji8716]

Princess Peach is wildin

[@indigoblack396]

This is a great villain song! :D

[@skewricart5843]

finally got to stop by and NSISNSIWW WHAT A GREAT VILLAIN LAUGH YO WHAT THE HECK
mildly frightened me while stumbling around in the dark before work at 5am
as it should

[@SinKGG]

Mushroom king so cute tho🤭
P.S. Ashe, you are amazing, please keep being you forever.

[@srslydoatm9251]

Oh man I was so worried you stopped making content I'm glad to see you again!

[@Shyntie]

Badabadoobabadabedabow.

[@fnuuybnuuy8840]

I genuinely don’t understand how I’m listening to this song for free.

[@SamiTheAnxiousBean]

This is nice

[@tlegeorge]

this song uses what i'm tentatively calling 'evil chords'

[@Mrxi4l3n]

🍄MuShRoOmSsss🍄

[@Azucarcontilde]

It's so good man

[@otterboyva]

look out for Bowser

[@joshapologist]

screams

[@spoopyiz]

I havent seen your channel in a long time, I hope you're doing well

[@LilacSongx217x]

Cute song, despite that sinister laughter at the end 😅

[@xjoy1163]

Ok so the king. Is not evil per say but the protagonist probably needs something from him. Passage through the forest? A special magical ingredient? A favour?
And the king isnt very easy to deal with.
This is his intro song.
Maybe the following songs would be the king insulting the protag and the next one will be about the complex unnecessary quest he will give. Followed by a reprise of this song.
Oh exciting.

[@P.p.03]

Oh yes

[@Mikami_The_Bard]

ASHEEEEE

[@chaoticchild6897]

MUSHROOM KINGGGG

[@deskachan]

love it so much Q U Q

[@ashefowler3285]

🍄🍄🍄

[@paisleysvi9191]

Mushroom

[@kurtfrancisco4277]

i love you

[@dasaanstewart216]

What if all his songs some type of storyline😾