This Scottish trio offered a commercial, beautiful, dreamy expression of th… Read Full Bio ↴This Scottish trio offered a commercial, beautiful, dreamy expression of the early 90's UK obsession with spacey ambient "chill out" music, as practiced by The Orb and Sven Väth among others.

Fronted by vocalist Dot Allison, One Dove released five singles (including "Why Don't You Take Me", "Breakdown" and "White Love") plus had their song "Fallen" featured in the soundtrack to the trashy cult classic "Showgirls". They released their sole album Morning Dove White in 1993.

After they aborted the recording of a second album in 1995, Dot Allison went on to have a respectable solo career further exploring the sounds of electronica and electroclash; Ian Carmichael went on to be a remixer/producer for various artists including Manchester band Lamb.

Sirens
One Dove Lyrics

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Oh I, I can see your eyes
And I am there chasing, Flying
Envious angels

You can send me ravens
I have the will of a demon
wish me all the ills you have

I am touched by angels

Plant your secrets in my silence
My sadness caught in your gaze
Sail over me

Hear the call of sirens

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to One Dove's song "Sirens" are ambiguous and open to interpretation, but at their core, they convey a sense of longing and a desire for connection that is unfulfilled. The opening lines, "Oh I, I can see your eyes / And I am there chasing, flying / Envious angels," suggest a desire to be close to someone, to feel connected to them in a way that is beyond human understanding. The use of the phrase "envious angels" implies that this connection is supernatural or otherworldly, and that the singer longs to experience it.

The next stanza, "You can send me ravens / I have the will of a demon / Wish me all the ills you have / I am touched by angels," continues this theme of longing and unfulfilled desire. The imagery of sending ravens and possessing the will of a demon suggests a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve the connection the singer desires. The phrase "I am touched by angels" reinforces the idea that this connection is something divine or supernatural.

The final stanza, "Plant your secrets in my silence / My sadness caught in your gaze / Sail over me / Hear the call of sirens," brings the themes of secrecy, sadness, and longing together. The singer is asking the object of their affection to confide in them, to share their secrets and their sadness. The phrase "sail over me" suggests a desire to be fully immersed in this otherworldly connection, and the reference to the "call of sirens" adds a sense of danger or risk to the proceedings.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh I, I can see your eyes
I am able to perceive the emotions you're trying to hide through your eyes

And I am there chasing, Flying
I am present there, pursuing what I desire, soaring high above

Envious angels
Celestial beings filled with desire and yearning

You can send me ravens
You can communicate with me through messengers

I have the will of a demon
I possess the fierce determination of a supernatural being

wish me all the ills you have
Share your misfortunes with me, so that I can take them on and become stronger

I am touched by angels
I am blessed by celestial beings

Plant your secrets in my silence
Confide in me and I will always keep your secrets safe

My sadness caught in your gaze
You see my pain reflected in my eyes

Sail over me
Move on from me and let me be

Hear the call of sirens
Listen to the seductive call of temptation