Showing eclectic taste and range, the Lex Luger-produced "Hold Me Down" and covers of Tim Buckley's "Song To The Siren" and The Beach Boys' "Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)" are available for download from Bandcamp.com. Currently in the works is a collaborative album with rapper Cali Stylz, signed to producer Danja's N.A.R.S. Records. Niedt and Danja will handle production duties. The first single, "Mercenary (Move Back Out)" is now available for free download.
Niedt is also venturing into the film world with director Zac Eubank on the upcoming series Funny Days, where he will once again showcase multi-talents and versatility through music, sound design, and mixing.
Song to the Siren
Alex Niedt Lyrics
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I did all my best to smile
'Til your singing eyes and fingers
Drew me loving to your isle
And you sang
"Sail to me
Sail to me
Let me enfold you"
Here I am
Waiting to hold you
Did I dream you dreamed about me?
Were you hare when I was fox?
And now my foolish boat is leaning
Broken lovelorn on your rocks
For you sing
"Touch me not
Touch me not
Come back tomorrow"
Oh my heart
Oh my heart
Shies from the sorrow
I am puzzled as the newborn child
I am troubled at the tide
Should I stand amid the breakers?
Or should I lie with death my bride?
Hear me sing
"Swim to me
Swim to me
Let me enfold you"
Here I am
Here I am
Waiting to hold you
The lyrics of Alex Niedt's "Song to the Siren" tell a story of a man who is lost at sea and finds himself drawn to an island by the singing of a mysterious woman. He finds comfort in her arms, but as time goes on, he begins to question whether their love is real or a mere fantasy. The opening line, "Long afloat on shipless oceans," immediately sets a melancholic tone, suggesting a sense of loneliness and aimlessness. The verse continues with the singer stating that he tried to smile, but it was the woman's singing that drew him to her.
When the woman sings, "Sail to me, Sail to me, Let me enfold you," she invites the singer to come to her, and he responds with, "Here I am, Here I am, Waiting to hold you." It's a beautiful moment, but the tone changes quickly as the singer questions whether the love he has found is real. He asks, "Did I dream you dreamed about me? Were you hare when I was fox?" He's unsure if the woman is simply a figment of his imagination or if she really exists. As the song progresses, the singer's doubts grow stronger until he's left questioning his own mortality. He sings, "Should I stand amid the breakers? Or should I lie with death my bride?" The song ends with the singer still waiting for the woman's embrace, but unsure if it will ever come.
In conclusion, "Song to the Siren" tells a timeless tale of love and longing, but with a dark undercurrent of doubt and uncertainty. The narrative is evocative and thought-provoking, showcasing Alex Niedt's talent for storytelling.
Line by Line Meaning
Long afloat on shipless oceans
I have been wandering aimlessly and lost for a long time
I did all my best to smile
I have been trying to stay positive despite my circumstances
‘Til your singing eyes and fingers
When I saw and heard you, you captivated me completely
Drew me loving to your isle
You drew me in with your love and brought me to where you are
And you sang
You expressed your desire for me
“Sail to me
You want me to come to you
Sail to me
You want me to come to you
Let me enfold you”
You want to embrace me
Here I am
I am ready and willing to come to you
Here I am
I am ready and willing to come to you
Waiting to hold you
I long to be close to you and hold you
Did I dream you dreamed about me?
I wonder if you dreamt about me as I have dreamt of you
Were you hare when I was fox?
Did we miss each other by chance?
And now my foolish boat is leaning
Now my life has been turned upside down because of my love for you
Broken lovelorn on your rocks
I feel shattered and hopeless without you
For you sing
You express your feelings for me
“Touch me not
You don't want me to touch you
Touch me not
You don't want me to touch you
Come back tomorrow”
You want me to wait until another time
Oh my heart
My heart aches
Oh my heart
My heart aches
Shies from the sorrow
It is hard to bear the sadness and pain of being apart from you
I am puzzled as the newborn child
I feel lost and unsure, like a newborn baby
I am troubled at the tide
I am worried about the uncertainty of the future
Should I stand amid the breakers?
Should I face the dangers of the unknown?
Or should I lie with death my bride?
Or should I give up and succumb to despair?
Hear me sing
I express my desire for you
“Swim to me
I want you to come to me
Swim to me
I want you to come to me
Let me enfold you”
I want to embrace you and hold you close
Here I am
I am still here, waiting for you
Here I am
I am still here, waiting for you
Waiting to hold you
I continue to long for you and cherish the hope of being close to you
Contributed by Peyton A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rpvee
Beautiful!!!
@paulinafrost7071
My favorite version. Cant remember the last time I heard this but it came back to Me and I had to find it again.
@AlexNiedt
So glad you found it! 😊
@paulinafrost7071
@@AlexNiedt So glad you voiced this.
It is unlike all the others.
@kurukq
really nice cover man
@peggy34389
好聽
@vasileiosfilis9284
!