Sirens
Denzel Curry & J.I.D & Billie Eilish Lyrics
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When the karma come back 'round, don't let me down
Baby, there's a time to stand your ground
Even if one of them sounds, don't let me down
Eyesight is a gateway to a new day and the same hate
With a new height and the same feet on a airplane yellin', "Mayday"
With a good girl gone bad girl who went gay 'cause of date rape
State of mind, brain is minimized, put me on the news, only criticize
Revolution will never be televised
For the enemy, they never empathize
And I never voted, never sugar coat it
With my finger itchin' and my gun loaded
When the fire open, let it be your moment
When I shoot the sheriff if he not demoted, then bang
This for Trayvon and Tree, burn the bush and chronic
Speakin' honestly, we livin' in colonies, CNN sit-comedies
Monstrosity run rampant all throughout United States
Talkin' about, "Let's make a fort," talkin' about, "Let's make it great"
If the shoes fit, tie it, grab the guns and riot
Time to run with lions on the road to Zion
In this age of violence, time to grab the iron
When I pop the silencer, it's nothing but silence when
Baby, when you hear the siren sounds
When the karma come back 'round, don't let me down
Baby, there's a time to stand your ground
Even if one of them sounds, don't let me down
Uh, look, okay
Baby (baby, baby), I'm a fool because I thought you would stay
Whether I win or I lose, they already think we dead
But they continue to shoot, I'm just gon' cover my head
I need to duck and not move (look), I bust a move when I (uh)
Find a way to get on and get up, get out the crib
I was just looking into the mirror, tryna dislocate my fear
'Cause you broke my heart, let me dry my tears
So serious, I'm so neglected
In the wrong direction with a long erection, got no protection
But it's, "Fuck the world"
When she bend it over, being over-sensitive
But did I mention that my real intentions are
Really me dealin' with the consequences
And I see your tone is very condescending
When I talk to you, but no you won't admit it
And I pity the fool, been tryna to vent, but you ain't tryna hear it
Like I'm not in here, but you gotta hear it
Just stop brushing me off to the side (whoa, shit)
Oh say can you see a hundred dead bodies in the street?
By the dawn's early light, double Sprite, and a R.I.p. Tee
So proudly, lights gleamin', the gun blow in the night time
Of the slum house, little drum bump with the one thousand
Come, come here they come
Baby, when you hear the siren sounds
When the karma come back 'round, don't let me down
Baby, there's a time to stand your ground
Even if one of them sounds, don't let me down
Birds chirpin', dogs barkin', kids missin', milk cartons
Soul dark as black markets, war is startin', more spartans
Lord, prophet, praise Muhammad
Different strokes, Philip Drummond
Gave me crack, like I'm plumbin', Jesus Christ, second comin'
Cut myself, now I'm numbin', never scared, never runnin'
Chosen one, I'm one hunnid, pray for me, pray for London
Guilty me, he ain't done and gun me down, all for nothin'
Precedent in abundance, president is a puppet
Gotta hate it, gotta love it, pass a class, I rise above it
Wise enough, advise the public, pistol bust, screamin', "Fuck it"
Donald Trump, Donald Duck, what the fuck is the difference?
Now we stuck, in a rut, this ain't what I envisioned
What is what? What is guts when you don't have intuition?
Not a saint, not a sin, tell me what's my real religion?
Genocide, Genesis, they say it's a new beginnin'
I'm a sinner, you a sinner, I can see the Devil grinnin', damn
The lyrics of Denzel Curry's "SIRENS | Z1RENZ" featuring J.I.D talk about the state of the United States and how the people are living in a colony. There is a sense of anger and frustration expressed in the song with references made to Trayvon Martin, Tree, and the government's failure to empathize with the citizen's plight. The song talks about how the news only criticizes and doesn't want a revolution to be televised.
In the second part of the song, J.I.D.'s verse indicates that despite his sufferings and struggles, his girlfriend has left him, and he is left alone to deal with the world's troubles. Children are missing, and there is a dark side to society where the soul is as dark as the black market. The song ends on the note that there is no difference between Donald Duck and Donald Trump when they both hold significant positions of power.
Overall, the song raises many questions about the state of society in the United States, and the fierce anger and frustration expressed make it a crucial song that can help start a conversation.
Line by Line Meaning
Babe, when you hear the siren sounds
Addressing the significant other to be aware of alarming events
When the karma come back 'round, don't let me down
Not giving up on each other when faced with bad consequences
Babe, there's a time to stand your ground
Encouraging to be firm on one's beliefs
Even if one of them sounds, don't let me down
Stay committed even during tough times
Eyesight is a gateway to a new day and the same hate
Observation of current societal problems that persist
With a new height and the same feet on a airplane yellin' "Mayday"
Feeling trapped in the same situation despite perceived progress
With a good girl gone bad girl who ain't gay 'cause her date rape
A metaphor for people being mistreated and categorized unfairly
That's a metaphor for the US 'cause they got us all in the same state
The comparison is made to highlight the struggles being faced within the US
State of mind, brain is minimized, put me on the news, only criticize
The media's role in the demonization of people
Revolution will never be televised
The true movement towards change is often not showcased by the media
For the enemy, they never empathize
The added challenge of going unrecognized by those in power
And I never voted, never sugar coat it
Being unapologetic in one's convictions, even if it's not popular
With my finger itchin' and my gun loaded
The feeling of being ready for a fight to protect oneself and others
When the fire open, let it be your moment
Rise to the occasion when necessary
When I shoot the sheriff if he not demoted, then bang!
Taking action against those in power who have abused their authority
This for Trayvon and Tree, burn the bush and chronic
Honoring victims of police brutality and systemic injustice
Speakin' honestly, we livin' in colonies, CNN sit-comedies
Calling out the media's role in distracting people from the issues at hand
Monstrosity run rampant all throughout United States
The pervasive nature of nationwide issues
Talkin' about let's make a fort, talkin' about let's make it great
Skepticism towards empty promises and calls for unity
If the shoes fit, tie it, grab the guns and riot
Taking action when it's appropriate and necessary
Time to run with lions on the road to Zion
Referencing the proper mindset needed to achieve true progress
In this age of violence, time to grab the iron
Urging the audience to take up arms to protect themselves in a hostile environment
When I pop the silencer, it's nothing but silence when
The sound of an impending fight going quiet
Birds chirpin', dogs barkin', kids missin', milk cartons
The idyllic imagery being subverted by the darker realities of society
Soul dark as black markets, war is startin', more is sparkin'
The bleak outlook and violent tendencies of the current situation
Historic prophets praise Muhammad
Honoring religious figures who promoted peace and justice
Diff'rent Strokes, Philip Drummond
Referencing the TV show and its wealthy patriarch to comment on classism
Gave me crack, like I'm plumbin', Jesus Christ, second comin'
The systemic issues that led to communities being ravaged by addiction and abuse
Cut myself, now I'm numbin', never scared, never runnin'
The coping mechanisms people develop in response to trauma
Chosen one, I'm one hunnid, pray for me, pray for London
Feeling like a beacon for those struggling without support, and acknowledging the plight of others beyond one's immediate community
Guilty me, he ain't done and gun me down, all for nothin'
The injustice faced by people who are unfairly blamed and punished
President in abundance, president is a puppet
Questioning the authority and authenticity of those in power
Gotta hate it, gotta love it, pass a class, I rise above it
The conflicting emotions felt regarding societal issues, but striving to better oneself despite the challenges
Wise enough, advise the public, pistol bust, screamin' "fuck it"
Trying to educate and bring awareness to society's problems, while still recognizing that change may come through force
Donald Trump, Donald Duck, what the fuck is the difference?
Critiquing the absurdity of certain political figures and their actions
Now we stuck, in a rut, this ain't what I envisioned
Feeling disillusioned and let down by the purported ideals of society
What is what? What is guts when you don't have intuition?
Wondering about the value of bravery when it's not backed by careful thought and strategy
Not a saint, not a sin, tell me what's my real religion?
Examining one's own beliefs and the larger societal concept of religion
Genocide, Genesis, they say it's a new beginnin'
The cyclical nature of violence and suffering throughout history
I'm a sinner, you a sinner, I can see the devil grinnin', damn
Acknowledging flaws and the larger forces that contribute to societal issues
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Dacoury Natche, Denzel Rae Don Curry, Destin Route, Brent Reynolds
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wilsonseda5142
Very happy I found this song. Billie and Denzel on the chorus is amazing
@DerionneArne
Such a dope ass collab!!!!!!!!! Denzel AND jid AND Billie? How I get so lucky
@tllymchll7474
That was fire!!! You hear Billie doing the harmony
@mufckh08
Such a beast of a record and this is the highlight 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ArriGotto
Holy shit, JID killed that shit... As a rapper, that's someone to aspire to be like. 🔥
@Gigi-pw1de
🔥 appreciate how relevant for right now...let it drop! Awesome collab 👍❤
@katiemarie2249
Man I feel so dumb not knowing it was bil singing in the back😭
@calvin.l.pinder6962
Thought it was only me
@SarahTerror
I feel so dumb not knowing this was a thing until today
@AliciaLopez-ci4os
If Billie is on it I click always