Sirens
Maggie Koerner Lyrics
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'Cause I felt it too
It's like remembering a memory
that never happened to you, and I say
I needed something more
from the man I haven't even cooked breakfast for
...
When you paint with a broad brush
So just remember how this started
when you're trying to make up your mind
I don't care what they say
blame it on Mr. Hathaway
I... I know you felt it.
...
You got to make me sing, boy
You got to make me sing
You got to make me sing boy!
You got to make me sing
Making me wait for you baby
Making you wait for it baby
I'm slowing shit down
You're turning around
Can you
hear them
sirens sound?
Oh & I'm naked
Oh & I'm naked
Oh shit I'm naked
Open your eyes and now what do you see?
Would you be so damn happy if you was just waking up next to me
Open your eyes and now what do you see?
Would you be so damn happy
waking up next to me?
The song "Sirens" by Maggie Koerner is a soulful piece that talks about a feeling that is hard to explain, like remembering a memory that never happened to you. The lyrics suggest that both the singer and the person they are referring to felt this same feeling. The singer is longing for something more from the person she has not even cooked breakfast for yet. She seems to want a deeper connection with him, beyond just simple companionship, and wants him to prove himself by making her sing. The lyrics imply that there is a certain tension and even frustration in their relationship, which is represented by the mention of the sound of the sirens, and the singer feeling naked.
The second verse of the song hints at the idea that she is aware of what others say about her relationship, but she does not care, blaming it on Mr. Hathaway. Musician Donny Hathaway is known for his soulful music, which the songwriters could be using as a metaphor for the soul they seem to be searching for. The lyrics also suggest that when trying to make a decision on whether to continue their relationship, they need to remember how it started. The end of the song reminds us of the question she asked in the beginning, "Would you be so damn happy waking up next to me?" which leaves the listener to ponder the kind of connection they have.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you felt it
I felt the same strong emotion as you did
'Cause I felt it too
I felt a strong emotion as well
It's like remembering a memory that never happened to you, and I say
The feeling is so intense that it feels familiar and nostalgic
I needed something more from the man I haven't even cooked breakfast for
Despite not being in a deeply committed relationship, I had certain expectations from you
When you paint with a broad brush you're gonna wind up outside the lines
Simplification could lead to misunderstandings and mistakes
So just remember how this started when you're trying to make up your mind
Consider how everything began when making a decision
I don't care what they say blame it on Mr. Hathaway
I don't care what others think, let's put the blame on something else
You got to make me sing, boy
You have to bring out the best in me
Making me wait for you baby, making you wait for it baby
We are taking our time with each other
I'm slowing shit down, you're turning around
I am intentionally slowing down the relationship while you are confused about it
Can you hear them sirens sound?
Can you feel the metaphorical alarm bells ringing?
Oh & I'm naked, Open your eyes and now what do you see?
I am revealing my true self and urging you to see me for who I am
Would you be so damn happy if you was just waking up next to me
Would you still feel the same way about me even in the everyday, mundane moments?
Would you be so damn happy waking up next to me?
Are you truly happy with me or just in the passionate moments?
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@adamnussbaum9375
Can’t wait for the new album. Soothes the soul, this.
@iphish
Love this woman's voice
@tstoneami
Love your sound, Maggie!
@hobjack1
Love love love this song!!!!!!
@tittyfrance3540
rien a dire !! super merveille !!!!
@mikebattle1302
Maggie you are a lil Angel.Just happened to stumble on this WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you Girl!!!!!!!!!!!
@phillippeters5854
WOW!!!!!!!!! I happen to stumble upon you watching jazz and heritage clips on you tube WOW !! amazing I hope that I am one of the lucky ones to hear of you at an earlypoint coz You have a brilliant career ahead of you
@girl.anachronism5639
Grrr eeet
@magdatinoco109
who? 2021