Sirens
Nieves Lyrics
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The waves of white were running past
With no end in sight
We were cold
Colder than we've ever been
Like crushing snow with frozen limbs
But we kept each other close
And we held our breath
Homestead
We were underground, oh
Waiting for the roof to cave
I never thought we'd go this way
Alone and together
We can try
To keep our voices low until we see a light
Not this time
Haven't heard
Sound in days
Hoping this fever breaks
Trying to chase
Death away
Bullets drip down your face
The radio worked at the start
They announced the found dead
And it stopped our hearts
And our heads went down
Will we regret the fight now
If we don't get out
We've come too far for falling apart
As we huddle together in the cold and the dark
The night isn't over yet
Let's leave together and choose how we finish it
The sirens came closing in
Nieves's "Sirens" is an evocative song that speaks to the experience of enduring a crisis together. The lyrics begin with a metaphor of an avalanche, connoting an overwhelming force of destruction, to describe the rapid onset of a perilous situation. The first verse sets the scene with a vivid image of a snowstorm in which two people struggle to survive. The second verse shifts to an underground shelter where they, along with others, await their fate. The chorus expresses the hope that they can survive by sticking together and staying quiet until they are rescued. However, the bridge raises the stakes by describing the grim reality of their situation - they haven't heard anything but silence for days, they are sick with a fever, and they are fighting for their lives.
The second half of the song focuses on the emotional fallout of their experience. They hear news of others who have succumbed to the crisis, and they wonder if their own fight will be in vain. They question whether they should have fought harder to survive or whether it's too late. In the final moments, they cling to each other, finding solace in their shared struggle. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the sound of sirens signaling the arrival of rescue, but also portending an uncertain future.
Overall, "Sirens" is a haunting meditation on resilience, hope, and the power of human connection in times of crisis. It's a song that feels particularly resonant in the context of our current global pandemic, but its themes are universal and timeless.
Line by Line Meaning
We were home faster than the avalanche
We rushed home as quickly as possible, even faster than an avalanche would move.
The waves of white were running past
We saw a lot of snow rushing past us like waves, making it hard to see or move.
With no end in sight
We couldn't see the end of the snow or the danger we were in.
We were cold
We were suffering from extreme cold and feeling uncomfortable.
Colder than we've ever been
We had never experienced such extreme coldness before.
Like crushing snow with frozen limbs
Our limbs felt frozen and heavy like we were trying to move through piles of heavy snow.
But we kept each other close
We held onto each other, seeking comfort and protection from the harsh surroundings.
And we held our breath
We tried to stay quiet and not make any noise that could attract danger.
Pushed hope from our heads
We tried not to think about hoping for things to get better, knowing that we could lose hope if it didn't help us.
Homestead
We took refuge in our home or a safe place where we could stay together and protect ourselves.
We were underground, oh
We had gone into a bunker or underground shelter to keep safe.
Waiting for the roof to cave
We were worried that the roof of the underground shelter could fall apart or cave in, bringing danger to us.
I never thought we'd go this way
We couldn't have imagined being in this situation.
Alone and together
Despite being alone in a crisis, we stuck together and supported each other.
We can try
We have a small chance to stay alive if we try to be quiet and hidden.
To keep our voices low until we see a light
We tried to avoid making noise until we could see some hope or rescue light.
Not this time
We were not going to fail or give up this time, and we would fight against the danger.
Haven't heard
We haven't heard any sound or signal about rescue or help in a long time.
Sound in days
We had been living in silence and fear for days, waiting for help to arrive.
Hoping this fever breaks
We wished the danger or crisis would end soon, so we could go back to normal life.
Trying to chase
We tried to escape or avoid the danger, running from it.
Death away
We wanted to stay alive and avoid losing our lives to the danger.
Bullets drip down your face
We saw or experienced someone getting hurt, bleeding, or injured as if they were shot.
The radio worked at the start
We were able to use the radio to communicate and hear about the situation in the beginning.
They announced the found dead
We heard from the radio about people who had died or been found dead due to the crisis.
And it stopped our hearts
Hearing about the deaths or the severity of the crisis made us feel sad or scared.
And our heads went down
We felt hopeless, disappointed, or sad because of the situation and the news we heard.
Will we regret the fight now
We wondered if fighting against the danger was worth the effort or if we should have given up earlier.
If we don't get out
If we can't escape or get rescued, we could die or be stuck in the crisis.
We've come too far for falling apart
Despite facing challenges and difficulties, we have made a lot of progress and didn't want to lose hope now.
As we huddle together in the cold and the dark
We were close to each other, trying to share warmth and comfort in a dark and cold place.
The night isn't over yet
There is still danger and uncertainty ahead, and we need to be cautious and brave to face it.
Let's leave together and choose how we finish it
We need to stick together, make a plan, and fight against the danger to get out of the crisis.
The sirens came closing in
The dangerous situation or people were approaching closer, making the danger more imminent.
Contributed by Audrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@neysten7251
damn i enjoy this song, i wish there was the original recording on youtube, i can't find it
@mrnobody9227
Decent band - decent songs. Needs a bass player tho to further fatten out the engine room.
@DreamersArmy
where can i find the lyrics?
@nievesglasgow
Sirens:
We were home faster than the avalanche
The waves of white were running past
With no end in sight
We were cold, colder than we've even been
Crushing snow with frozen limbs
But we kept each other close
And we held our breath
Pushed hope from our heads
Homestead
We were underground waiting for the roof to cave
Never thought we'd go this way
Alone and together
We can try
To keep our voices low until we see a light
Not this time
Haven't heard sound in days
Hoping this fever breaks
Trying to chase death away
Bullets drip down your face
The radio worked at the start
They announced the found dead and it stopped our hearts
Our heads went down
Will we regret the fight now if we don't get out?
We've come too far for falling apart
As we huddle together in the cold and the dark
The night isn't over yet
Let's leave together and choose how we finish it
The sirens came closing in