Siren Song
Audrey Heartburn Lyrics
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See you're stuck out at sea
Cold Water shakes up your makeup
So why're you staring at me?
See the Siren has made her mind up
You keep humming along
Cold water has dried your tongue up
You've been gone for too long
If you open your eyes then you'll see
That she don't want you no more
If you open your eyes then you'll see
That she don't want you no more
Little brother just shut the fuck up
See you're makin' a scene
They all told you time makes it better
But you're stuck in a dream
Rough and tumble my understanding
That you knew all along
Cold water has dried you right up
And dragged you off in the storm
If you open your eyes then you'll see
That she don't want you no more
If you open your eyes then you'll see
That she don't want you no more
She don't want you no more
The song "Siren Song" by Audrey Heartburn is a poignant and haunting portrayal of the impact of a siren's call on one's life. In the first verse, the song addresses a "little brother," who is stuck out at sea, with makeup shaken up from the cold water. The metaphor of being lost at sea refers to being lost in love or addiction, while the makeup being shaken up suggests internal turmoil. The siren's call is too strong, and the person cannot resist, despite the danger. The repetition of "cold water" reflects the cold and brutal reality of addiction, preventing the person from speaking up.
The second verse is more intense, with the singer telling the "little brother" to shut up, as he is making a scene. The person is stuck in a dream of the past, holding on to the idea that time heals everything. But the reality is that time has dried up their soul, dragging them off into the storm of addiction. The person is stuck in a cycle, unable to break free from the siren's call.
The chorus repeats the message that the woman does not want the person anymore. It highlights the idea that the siren's call is dangerous and can ruin an individual's life. It is a harsh reminder that sometimes, one must let go of toxic attachments for their own good.
Line by Line Meaning
Little brother it's time to wake up
Wake up and face the reality of the situation.
See you're stuck out at sea
You're lost and struggling in the middle of the unknown deep waters of heartbreak.
Cold Water shakes up your makeup
The rough and shaky waters of heartbreak have messed up your outward appearance.
So why're you staring at me?
Stop looking towards me for sympathy.
See the Siren has made her mind up
The person who left you has made their decision and won't come back.
You keep humming along
You're still stuck in the same old song and mindset of longing for their return.
Cold water has dried your tongue up
The heartbreak has left you speechless and unable to express your feelings.
You've been gone for too long
It's been a while since they left and it's time to move on.
If you open your eyes then you'll see
You need to accept the truth and see the reality of the situation.
That she don't want you no more
The person who left you has moved on and does not want to be with you anymore.
Little brother just shut the fuck up
Stop wallowing in your emotions and move on.
See you're makin' a scene
The constant longing and sadness is affecting your behavior and actions.
They all told you time makes it better
People around you have tried to console you and advised you to give time for healing.
But you're stuck in a dream
You're still holding onto the hope that they will come back and fix things.
Rough and tumble my understanding
Understand that life is unpredictable and can be rough and difficult.
That you knew all along
You always knew the possibility of things not working out.
Cold water has dried you right up
The heartbreak has left you emotionally drained and empty.
And dragged you off in the storm
It's swept you away in a whirlwind of emotions.
She don't want you no more
The person who left you has moved on and does not want to be with you anymore.
Writer(s): Salah Moharram
Contributed by Andrew P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.