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Song to the Siren
DJ Marco Lyrics
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I did all my best to smile
til your singing eyes and fingers
drew me loving into your eyes
And you sang
＂Sail to me, sail to me, let me enfold you＂
Here I am, here I am waiting to hold you
Did I dream you dreamed about me?
Now my foolish boat is leaning, broken lovelorn on your rocks
For you sang, ＂Touch me not, touch me not, come back tomorrow＂
Oh my heart, oh my heart shies from the sorrow
I'm as puzzled as a newborn child
I'm as riddled as the tide
Should I stand amid the breakers?
Or shall 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"
In DJ Marco’s Song to the Siren, the singer is floating aimlessly on the ocean, trying to put on a brave face, until he spots someone in the distance. Her eyes and fingers drew him towards her until she begins to sing, inviting him to "sail to me" and "let me enfold you." He longs to be held by her and wonders if she dreams of him the way he dreams of her. He reveals that his boat is broken and leaning on her rocks, but she tells him, "touch me not, touch me not, come back tomorrow" leaving him heartbroken and confused. He contemplates whether he should face the waves or choose death instead. In the end, he decides to "swim to [her], swim to me" hoping that she will hold him close.
The lyrics of Song to the Siren suggest a longing for intimacy and a fear of rejection. The singer is lost at sea, emotionally and physically, when he comes across someone who sends his heart racing. He desperately wants to be close to her and seems to be in awe of her beauty and voice. However, she rebuffs him with the phrase "touch me not, touch me not, come back tomorrow," leaving him even more confused and heartbroken. He questions his own actions and whether he should face the challenges of the world or give up completely. However, in the end, he chooses to dive into the unknown, hoping that his love will be reciprocated.
Line by Line Meaning
On the floating, shipless oceans
The singer is lost in a vast, featureless expanse of water with no apparent destination or purpose.
I did all my best to smile
Despite the singer's sense of aimlessness, they are making an effort to maintain a positive attitude.
til your singing eyes and fingers
The singer is drawn to the beauty and talent of another person, who they perceive as being able to express themselves through both song and physical touch.
drew me loving into your eyes
The other person's engaging presence and abilities draw the artist closer to them, creating a feeling of intimacy and love.
And you sang
The other person's ability to sing and communicate through music is a central part of their appeal to the artist.
＂Sail to me, sail to me, let me enfold you＂
The other person wants the singer to come closer and let themselves be held and embraced by them.
Here I am, here I am waiting to hold you
The other person is offering themselves to the singer, ready and willing to provide them with comfort and affection.
Did I dream you dreamed about me?
The artist is uncertain about whether the other person has feelings for them or not.
Were you here when I was full sail?
The artist is reflecting on a time when they felt full of purpose and direction, wondering if the other person was there to share in their joy.
Now my foolish boat is leaning, broken lovelorn on your rocks
The artist's sense of purposelessness has led them to a place of vulnerability and heartbreak, where they feel unable to continue on their own.
For you sang, ＂Touch me not, touch me not, come back tomorrow＂
The other person is sending the singer mixed signals, first drawing them close and then pushing them away, causing confusion and pain.
Oh my heart, oh my heart shies from the sorrow
The artist is feeling deeply hurt by the other person's rejection, and is retreating into a state of emotional self-protection.
I'm as puzzled as a newborn child
The singer is feeling utterly bewildered and uncertain, like a newborn who is just discovering the world.
I'm as riddled as the tide
The singer's feelings are complex and ever-changing, like the ebb and flow of the ocean's tides.
Should I stand amid the breakers?
The singer is considering whether they should continue to fight against the forces that are causing them pain and uncertainty.
Or shall I lie with death my bride?
The artist is contemplating drastic action, wondering whether it would be better to give up entirely and let themselves be consumed by their despair.
Hear me sing: ＂Swim to me, swim to me, let me enfold you＂
Despite their confusion and pain, the artist still longs to be close to the other person, offering them comfort and shelter in a loving embrace.
＂Here I am, here I am, waiting to hold you"
The singer's desire to be close to the other person is clear, and they are still extending an invitation for them to come closer and be held.
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Written by: Larry Beckett, Tim Buckley
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