Sirens
Oliver Daldry Lyrics


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Without you, I just wouldn′t be sprained and broken tumbling
You know, in fact I might just be a stranger
Without a fire in my heart or blood on my stars, I'd freeze

And thunder makes the wildest sound when emptiness is all around
Everything about it screaming danger
Oh, I got fear in my breath, it′s flooding my lungs, I can't sleep
It's all that I hear, it′s all that I want to be

Well, sirens call my name like ghosts
Like the walls in my head keep me home
Like a small paper bag in a storm
I am lost, I am cold, I am yours
I am yours

And if you told me way back then, I′d never see your face again
In fact, some day I might call you a stranger
Well, there'd be fear in my heart, a fire on my tongue, I′d freeze
And I don't know if you feel the same, but I′d like to make amends someday
But please don't think I′d try to rearrange you
You put a fire in my heart, painted blood on my stars, gave me faith
We don't become who we are without the bruises and scars, I think

Well sirens call my name like ghosts
Like the walls in my head keep me home
Like a small paper bag in a storm
I am lost, I am cold, I am yours
I am yours

I have been bored
I've been red
I′ve been cold
I′ve been led
I have cuddled the dawn
I have killed with these hands

I have cried out your name
In the end, did you stay?
I have screamed like a man
I have done all I can

But somehow
I still carry you, I still carry you, I still carry you
I still carry you, I still carry you, I still carry you
I still carry you, I still carry you, I still carry you
I still carry you, I still carry you, I still carry you

And if you told me way back then, I'd never see your face again




In fact, some day I might call you a stranger
There′d be fear in my heart, a fire on my tongue, I'd, I′d freeze

Overall Meaning

Oliver Daldry's song "Sirens" is a reflective and emotional exploration of the impact that one person can have on another, and the lasting effects of a deep connection. The lyrics depict a sense of loss and longing, as the singer imagines a life without the person they care about, and the difficulty they would face in trying to carry on without them. The lines "Without you, I just wouldn′t be sprained and broken tumbling / You know, in fact I might just be a stranger" underscore the idea that the bond between two people can shape who they are, and without that connection, they would be fundamentally different.


Throughout the song, the singer wrestles with the impact of their relationship, both in its absence and in its presence. They are haunted by the "sirens" that call their name, a metaphor for the memories and emotions that have come to define their life. This is contrasted with the imagery of being lost and cold, as if without the warmth of the other person, they are adrift in a sea of emptiness. The repetition of the phrase "I still carry you" emphasizes the lasting impact of the relationship, and the sense that it will always be a part of who they are.


Overall, "Sirens" is a poignant and heartfelt exploration of the way that love and connection can shape and define us, and the power that those bonds can hold, even when they are broken or absent.


Line by Line Meaning

Without you, I just wouldn′t be sprained and broken tumbling
I am incomplete and broken without you, my life would be chaotic and unstable


You know, in fact I might just be a stranger
Without your presence, I might not even recognize myself and feel like a stranger to myself and others


Without a fire in my heart or blood on my stars, I'd freeze
My passion and ambition are fueled by you, without which I would feel cold and numb


And thunder makes the wildest sound when emptiness is all around
The emptiness around me amplifies the sound of even the slightest noise, creating a sense of fear and danger


Everything about it screaming danger
The situation is alarming and ominous in every way possible


Oh, I got fear in my breath, it′s flooding my lungs, I can't sleep
My anxiety and fear are suffocating me, causing me to lose sleep and peace


It's all that I hear, it′s all that I want to be
My longing for you and my fear of losing you dominate my thoughts and desires


Well, sirens call my name like ghosts
The sound of sirens evokes a haunting feeling, reminding me of your absence


Like the walls in my head keep me home
I feel trapped and confined by my own thoughts and emotions, unable to move forward without you


Like a small paper bag in a storm
I feel small and vulnerable in the midst of adversity, desperately seeking a sense of security and stability


I am lost, I am cold, I am yours
I am completely helpless and vulnerable, but I am still yours and belong to you


And if you told me way back then, I′d never see your face again
If I had known that I would lose you, it would have been devastating and unimaginable


In fact, some day I might call you a stranger
The thought of losing you completely and becoming strangers is terrifying


Well, there'd be fear in my heart, a fire on my tongue, I′d freeze
The thought of losing you would ignite powerful, conflicting emotions of love and fear, and I would feel paralyzed


And I don't know if you feel the same, but I′d like to make amends someday
I am unsure if you still care about me, but I hope to reconcile with you in the future


But please don't think I′d try to rearrange you
I don't want to change you, I love and accept you for who you are


You put a fire in my heart, painted blood on my stars, gave me faith
You have been the source of my passion, motivation, and inspiration, and have given me a sense of purpose


We don't become who we are without the bruises and scars, I think
Our struggles and challenges have shaped us into who we are today


I have been bored, I've been red, I′ve been cold, I′ve been led
I have experienced a range of emotions and have been influenced by external factors beyond my control


I have cuddled the dawn, I have killed with these hands
I have felt both love and hate, and have experienced both beauty and destruction


I have cried out your name, in the end, did you stay?
I have called out to you in my times of need, and I wonder if you have stayed by my side


I have screamed like a man, I have done all I can
I have fought and struggled with all my strength and ability


But somehow I still carry you, I still carry you, I still carry you
Despite everything, you are still with me, and I continue to carry you in my heart


I still carry you, I still carry you, I still carry you
You are a constant presence in my life and in my mind


I still carry you, I still carry you, I still carry you
I still love you and still feel the weight of your absence


I still carry you, I still carry you, I still carry you
You will always be a part of me, no matter where life takes us




Writer(s): Oliver William Frostick Beardmore, Guglielmo Vecchio

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