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I've never been afraid of nasty weather
I've never met a sea that I couldn't tame
Through good luck or stubborn scorn I've guided this ship through every storm
These seas have ever thought to send my way
So I set sail mid-November in the evening
The wind was brutal cold, but I was going anyway
See, I heard that old Siren song from places where the maps left off
And many a better man's bones lay
Hope is so damn hard to hold on to when it slips just like a rope through my hands
I washed up in the shallows, I lost my heart in the sand
I fear I won't see it again
I fear I won't see you again
I sat adrift for months in open water
Trying to make my way to the coastline I did seek
The compass rose inside my mind got left somewhere far behind
So I cast all my hopes into the breeze
Now the dark clouds are rising to the east
To the west, one last pale light is all I do see
A tidal wave of size unseen filled up the space between you and me
And sent my ship crashing to the reef
Hope is so damn hard to hold on to when it slips just like a rope through my hands
I washed up in the shallows, I lost my heart in the sand




I fear I won't see it again
I fear I won't see you again

Overall Meaning

In Mitchell's song "Siren Song," the singer reflects on their journey through difficult waters. They start by asserting their fearlessness in the face of harsh weather and untamed seas. They describe how they have been able to navigate through storms due to either good luck or stubborn determination. However, they soon reveal that they set sail with a sense of foreboding, having heard the Siren song from beyond the mapped territories where many better men have lost their lives. Despite this, the singer decides to go on this risky journey, demonstrating their bravery in the face of danger.


As they sail, the singer becomes lost, adrift in open water for months with no compass to guide them. They express their frustration and desperation in trying to make their way to the coastline they sought. Finally, they see a glimmer of hope, a pale light in the west, but it is soon overshadowed by a massive tidal wave that crashes their ship onto a reef. In the end, the singer fears they have lost everything, including their heart and the person they love.


Overall, the lyrics of "Siren Song" capture the metaphorical journey through life's storms and the crushing feeling of losing something precious. The singer's resilience and bravery are tested, but even they cannot always overcome the unexpected dangers that come their way.


Line by Line Meaning

I've never been afraid of nasty weather
I've always been courageous and ready to face challenges in life.


I've never met a sea that I couldn't tame
I have always been capable of tackling any obstacle that life throws at me.


Through good luck or stubborn scorn I've guided this ship through every storm
I have overcome tough situations with sheer determination and good fortune guiding me through.


These seas have ever thought to send my way
I have faced every adversity that has ever come my way in life.


So I set sail mid-November in the evening
I started a new journey during a dark and challenging time in life.


The wind was brutal cold, but I was going anyway
Despite the harsh conditions, I was determined to keep moving forward on my journey.


See, I heard that old Siren song from places where the maps left off
I was lured by the unknown pleasures and adventures that lay beyond the known world.


And many a better man's bones lay
I was aware of the dangers that lay ahead, knowing that many brave men had died trying to discover what lay beyond.


Hope is so damn hard to hold on to when it slips just like a rope through my hands
It's difficult to hold on to hope when it seems to be slipping away just like holding onto a rope that's slowly slipping through my hands.


I washed up in the shallows, I lost my heart in the sand
After struggling through unforeseen obstacles, I feel defeated and helpless, having lost my motivation and drive.


I fear I won't see it again
I'm fearful that I will never be motivated again, that I will never find the inner drive to push forward.


I sat adrift for months in open water
I was stuck in limbo, feeling like I was making no progress in my journey.


Trying to make my way to the coastline I did seek
I was trying to find my way back to the path that I had originally set out on.


The compass rose inside my mind got left somewhere far behind
I lost my sense of direction and purpose, leaving me feeling lost and aimless.


So I cast all my hopes into the breeze
I decided to leave my fate to the wind and let it guide me to where I was meant to be.


Now the dark clouds are rising to the east
I'm faced with new challenges and troubles that seem to be closing in on me.


To the west, one last pale light is all I do see
There is still some hope in the distance, but it seems to be quickly fading.


A tidal wave of size unseen filled up the space between you and me
An insurmountable obstacle has arisen between me and my goal, threatening to wash me away.


And sent my ship crashing to the reef
My progress was halted suddenly and violently, leaving me to cope with a significant setback.


I fear I won't see you again
I'm concerned that I will never be able to achieve my goal and be reunited with my loved ones.




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Written by: Dylan Mitchell

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