sirens
Angels & Airwaves Lyrics

There's a weakness in the window
There is vulnerability and fragility in this space.

Place my footprints in the dark room
Leave evidence of my presence in the shadows, where things are not clearly visible.

There's lonely voices like a scarecrow
There are voices of loneliness and isolation that are reminiscent of an abandoned or uncultivated field, empty and forgotten.

In the hallway like a lost ghost
In the hallways, there is a sense of being lost and aimless, like a ghostly apparition drifting through empty space.

In the bedroom I see a shadow
Within the confines of the bedroom, there is a sense of darkness and obscurity, as if something is lurking just out of sight.

From the moon with light from a candle
The moon's austere light combined with the flicker of candlelight creates an otherworldly ambiance.

On a bed-frame lies a girl
There is a sense of focus and attention drawn to the girl resting on the bed-frame - she is the central figure in this vignette.

Her reflection in the mirror
In contrast to the girl at rest in the bed-frame, the mirror reveals a sharper, more critical image of who she is - this duality is poignant.

I like your eyes wide
The singer enjoys the sense of innocence and curiosity conveyed by the open eyes of the song's subject.

I've been knocking at your backdoor
The singer is deliberately pursuing a covert route to access the heart of the song's subject.

Nervous like a knife fight
The intensity of the singer's emotions and potential for backlash create a sense of imminent danger.

Be careful what you ask for
There are consequences for obtaining what is desired - the singer warns the song's subject to be prudent in their wishes.

It's a dark night on the West Coast
The setting is ominous and uncertain, with a sense of foreboding.

Then a soft breeze as the sun rose
Despite the ominous backdrop, there are still moments of respite and beauty that betray hope and optimism.

Then the phone rang like a gunshot
The sudden and jarring intrusion of the phone creates a sense of danger and ambush.

Like a siren on the beach rock
The phone's ring evokes the sound of a warning siren, a signal of danger or an impending disaster.

There's a message at the river
The arrival of a message creates a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty - the river signifies the possibility of change and transformation, but also the potential for danger.

A certain package here to the deliver
The message that has arrived is something of significance, something that the singer finds important enough to warrant special attention.

When the day breaks after nightfall
The singer is looking forward to a new beginning, an opportunity to start anew and escape the haunting darkness that has lingered.

I will be there, you know I will
The singer is reassuring the song's subject of their dependability and steadfastness, their willingness to be there no matter what.

I can hear you breathe
The singer is deeply attuned to the existence of the song's subject, to the extent of noticing even their most subtle physical signs.

I'm feeling the shake and the sound of my heartbeat
The singer is experiencing intense feelings of vulnerability and susceptibility to the song's subject, which manifest in a physical reaction to their presence.

Can't let go
Despite the potential for pain and suffering, the singer is unable to release the hold that the song's subject has on them, unable to relinquish their connection.

Do you know
The singer is communicating a sense of urgency, a plea for the song's subject to understand the depth of their feelings and the direness of their situation.

I'm feeling the pain of my first love?
The singer is experiencing the agony and passion of first love, which has the ability to both sustain and destroy those who feel it.

I won't let it go
Despite the threat of pain and heartbreak, the singer is committed to the longevity of their feelings and the endurance of their love.

Where I want to taste you as you breathe (from time to time)
The singer is expressing a deep-seated desire to possess and consume the very essence of the song's subject, to merge their selves in a way that is both intimate and consuming.