They won a Grammy award in 1999 in the Polka album category for their album Polkasonic, and again in 2005 for their album Let's Kiss.
Siren Song
Brave Combo Lyrics
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They speak about a sailor
In the days of mystery
When earth was a different place
And you still will hear the tale
They tell of his wisdom
In his hour of destiny
He followed the song of his heart.
Beware the siren song
A song of delirious beauty
Though you want to sing along
A song full of promised delight
Lash yourself onto the mast
A song that will lead you to madness
Till the siren song has passed
A song that ends only in pain
Through the wind and through the rain
Through the long night of tempting
Of torment and of doubt
He cried out in his pain
But this captain stayed the course
Guiding the ship through danger
Past the siren's melody
On to the promise of home.
Refrain
Beware the siren song
Try not to listen
Make sure the ropes are strong
Focus your vision
Beware the siren song
A song of beauty
Guide your ship on the right course.
And the ocean is so deep
Blackening water is raging
As the ship is tossed about
A speck in the infinite void
And the map is old and worn
Stained with the tears of captains
Who have sailed this way before
To follow the song of the heart.
Refrain (twice, but the second time omit the very last line)
The Brave Combo's song "Siren Song" tells a story about a sailor who faced a dangerous and tempting situation. It starts with the introduction of the sailor as someone known for his wisdom who followed his heart's song even in the crucial moments of his life. However, the song warns against the potential risks of following the siren's song, which is described as a hypnotic, alluring, and delirious tune leading sailors to destruction. The "siren song" represents the temptation of life's pleasures that people tend to follow, regardless of their consequences.
As the story progresses, it shows that the sailor faced various obstacles, including torment, doubt, and pain, while navigating through the dangers of the siren's song. Nevertheless, the captain did not give in to the temptation and focused on guiding the ship to its destination, despite the distractions. The song's lyrics encourage people to stay on the right course, ignore the temptation, and have a strong sense of direction to reach their destination, represented by home.
Line by Line Meaning
In the land across the sea
In a faraway land
They speak about a sailor
There's a story about a sailor
In the days of mystery
In ancient times
When earth was a different place
When the world was different
And you still will hear the tale
And the story still lives on
They tell of his wisdom
They talk about how wise he was
In his hour of destiny
At the moment of his fate
He followed the song of his heart.
He followed his heart's desire.
Beware the siren song
Be careful of the siren's song
A song of delirious beauty
A song that's stunningly beautiful
Though you want to sing along
Even though you're tempted to join in
A song full of promised delight
A song that promises pleasure
Lash yourself onto the mast
Tie yourself to the mast of the ship
A song that will lead you to madness
A song that will drive you insane
Till the siren song has passed
Until the siren's song is gone
A song that ends only in pain
A song that brings only suffering
Through the wind and through the rain
Despite the bad weather
Through the long night of tempting
Through the long hours of temptation
Of torment and of doubt
Of confusion and anguish
He cried out in his pain
He yelled in agony
But this captain stayed the course
But this captain stayed on track
Guiding the ship through danger
Navigating the ship through danger
Past the siren's melody
Past the siren's song
On to the promise of home.
Towards the promise of reaching home.
Try not to listen
Avoid listening to it
Make sure the ropes are strong
Check that the ropes are sturdy
Focus your vision
Concentrate on your goal
A song of beauty
A beautiful song
Guide your ship on the right course.
Steer your ship in the right direction.
And the ocean is so deep
The ocean is unfathomably deep
Blackening water is raging
Violent waters darken
As the ship is tossed about
As the ship is thrown around
A speck in the infinite void
A tiny object in an endless space
And the map is old and worn
And the map is aged and tattered
Stained with the tears of captains
Wet with the tears of leaders
Who have sailed this way before
Who've come this way previously
Refrain
Chorus
Beware the siren song
Be careful of the siren's song
A song of delirious beauty
A song that's stunningly beautiful
Though you want to sing along
Even though you're tempted to join in
A song full of promised delight
A song that promises pleasure
Lash yourself onto the mast
Tie yourself to the mast of the ship
A song that will lead you to madness
A song that will drive you insane
Till the siren song has passed
Until the siren's song is gone
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