Sirens
Captain Capa Lyrics
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Lyrics to Sirens
So I'm leaving your city
While he sleeps in your bed
If only I had know that I would
Never come back
I would have kissed you one last time
You left them get as close
As the possibly could
While you keep me as distant
As a sister should
Don't you tell me its a joke
I took a chance and did
What I always do best
I cared about myself
And forgot all the rest
That what I get for being selfish
But it was not enough
You said theres nothing to fear
But it is not enough
As long as i'm here
Lost a bet with the devil
And one of my friends
But neither of them ever
Had a helping hand
Don't you take advice ever again
Living with the wolves
Taught her to be rough
So whatever I was
It was never enough
Hate to say I told you so before
You ran down the ocean
By the call of the sirens
But as you got there
There was nothing
But the coldness of silence
The song "Sirens" by Captain Capa explores the intense pain and regret felt after leaving a loved one behind. The singer reflects on leaving a city and a person behind, believing that they would never return. They wish they had said one last goodbye and that the person they left behind would offer the same courtesy. They lament the fact that while the loved one accepted others into their life, they kept the singer at a distance like a sister, making it difficult for the singer to accept that it was all a joke.
The song delves into self-centeredness, regret, and isolation. The singer acknowledges that they only cared about themselves and forgot everyone else, which turned out to be a mistake. The person they left behind told them that there was nothing to fear, but the singer feels that it's not true as long as they're still around. They feel like they've lost a bet with the devil and one of their friends, neither of whom offered any assistance. They further implore the loved one not to take their advice ever again because it was never enough.
The song ends with a sad image of the loved one running down the ocean, beckoned by the call of the sirens. When they reach the destination, all there is, is the coldness of silence, probably referencing the loved one discovering that the singer has left them behind. The poignancy of the lyrics, coupled with the electronic music, makes for a powerful portrayal of heartbreak and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
So I'm leaving your city
I am leaving the city where you live
While he sleeps in your bed
While another man sleeps in your bed
If only I had know that I would Never come back
I wish I had known that I would never return
I would have kissed you one last time
I would have kissed you one more time before leaving
You sill owe me your goodbye
You still owe me a proper goodbye
You left them get as close As the possibly could
You let them get as close as they possibly could to you
While you keep me as distant As a sister should
While you keep me distant like a sister should be
Don't you tell me its a joke
Do not tell me that it is a joke
I took a chance and did What I always do best
I took a chance and did what I am good at
I cared about myself And forgot all the rest
I only cared about myself and forgot about everything else
That what I get for being selfish
That is what happens when you are selfish
But it was not enough
But it was not sufficient
You said theres nothing to fear
You said that there is nothing to be afraid of
But it is not enough As long as i'm here
But it is not enough as long as I am here
Lost a bet with the devil And one of my friends
I lost a bet to the devil and one of my friends
But neither of them ever Had a helping hand
But neither of them ever gave me a helping hand
Don't you take advice ever again
Do not take advice from anyone ever again
Living with the wolves Taught her to be rough
Living with the wolves made her tough
So whatever I was It was never enough
So, regardless of who I am, it was never enough
Hate to say I told you so before
I hate to say that I told you so before
You ran down the ocean By the call of the sirens
You ran towards the ocean because of the sirens' call
But as you got there There was nothing But the coldness of silence
But when you got there, there was nothing but silence and coldness
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.