Sirens
Josh Lippi Lyrics

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The SIRENS are coming
you better clear the road.
The light in your eyes,
The wave that washed away your home.
And it keeps getting cold,
and we keep getting old.
Bankroll the coup
and a soccer stadium becomes

a house of execution.
And they keep getting gold,
like a chip in your phone.
Bodies bought and sold,
2 Chains is playing on the stereo.

Let your SIRENS blow
or you won't feel whole.
Face down on the ground,
ain't the way to go.

A stent right through your heart,
to open up what you shut off,
a symphony with plans for me.
And I don't lip sync.
I'm born into the drink.
Setting up the stage
for another man's show.
The fires burn for weeks and weeks,
right beneath my feet.
Open up your mouth,
and let your voice out.

Let your SIRENS blow,
or you won't feel whole.

Face down on the ground
ain't the way to go.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Josh Lippi's "Sirens" are a commentary on the state of society and the corruption that exists within. The sirens referred to in the song can be interpreted as a symbol for the authorities or those in power, warning the listener to clear the road or make way for their control. The reference to a wave that washed away a home could be a metaphor for the destructive force of these powers, and the ongoing coldness and aging could represent the despair and disillusionment that comes with feeling powerless.

The lyrics also touch on the concept of wealth inequality, with the lines "bankroll the coup and a soccer stadium becomes a house of execution" suggesting that those in power can manipulate resources and events to their advantage. The reference to 2 Chains playing on the stereo highlights the superficiality and false sense of value that can be placed on material possessions.

In the second verse, the lyrics take a more personal turn, with the reference to a stent being inserted into the heart to open up what was shut off. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the need to awaken from a state of complacency or ignorance and become more aware of the world around us. The reference to setting up a stage for another man's show could be a criticism of a society that values superficial appearances rather than deeper substance.

Overall, the lyrics of "Sirens" are thought-provoking and raise important questions about the state of society and the role we each play in it.

Line by Line Meaning

The SIRENS are coming you better clear the road.
Prepare for danger and chaos, take appropriate measures to ensure your safety.

The light in your eyes, The wave that washed away your home.
The hope and happiness that once inhabited you has been replaced with despair and devastation.

And it keeps getting cold, and we keep getting old.
Time marches on, and things seem to only be getting worse.

Bankroll the coup and a soccer stadium becomes a house of execution.
Money can corrupt even the most innocent of things, turning them into something sinister.

And they keep getting gold, like a chip in your phone. Bodies bought and sold, 2 Chains is playing on the stereo.
People are obsessed with wealth, commodifying human life, and commercialized music is a reflection of these troubling times.

Let your SIRENS blow or you won't feel whole. Face down on the ground, ain't the way to go.
Express yourself and face the dangers of the world to fully experience life, being submissive and afraid is not the answer.

A stent right through your heart, to open up what you shut off, a symphony with plans for me. And I don't lip sync.
An invasive procedure can reveal the emotions you’ve suppressed, and the symphony of life may have predetermined plans for you, authenticity is important.

I'm born into the drink. Setting up the stage for another man's show. The fires burn for weeks and weeks, right beneath my feet.
I’ve always been surrounded by chaos, tirelessly working towards someone else's success, while chaos and destruction live just beneath the surface.

Open up your mouth, and let your voice out.
Speak your truth and let your voice be heard.

Let your SIRENS blow, or you won't feel whole. Face down on the ground ain't the way to go.
Express yourself and face the dangers of the world to fully experience life, being submissive and afraid is not the answer.

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