Sirens
Rin McArdle Lyrics

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Desperate times call for reckless minds
I'm intertwined so deep with you
Broken hearts reach for broken fights and spoken crimes against my soul
Been lights inside my head don't match up to what you said
The sirens blast so loud I wish I heard that
I'm too proud oh I, oh I'm too proud
Shallow eyes make for shallow ties and they can't disguise death alone
But on asteroids clear the vision blurred by the games I play and by yours

Red lights inside my head don't match up to what you said

The sirens blast so loud I I wish I heard but I'm too proud
Oh I, oh I'm too proud I only wanted to hold you feel you take you in my arms I think i told you the real you you're the one I love I want to hold you I want to hold you I want to leave you to see you to need you I'm never letting go I want to love you, breathe you I want everyone to know, I think I love you I think I love you Red lights inside my head don't match up to what you said Sirens blast so loud I wish I'd heard but I'm too proud

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Rin McArdle's song "Sirens" express a deep, emotional turmoil that the singer is experiencing. The opening phrase "Desperate times call for reckless minds" suggests that the singer is in a desperate situation and is willing to do anything to find a solution. She is deeply intertwined with someone, possibly a romantic partner, but they are causing her pain and turmoil through "broken fights and spoken crimes against my soul." The singer's thoughts are scattered and unclear, as she struggles to reconcile the reality of her situation with the idealized version that she has been led to believe. The sirens that she hears could be literal, indicating that there is a crisis happening, or they could be symbolic of the confusion and chaos that she is experiencing.

As the song continues, the singer mentions "shallow eyes" and "shallow ties," suggesting that her relationship with this person is superficial and ultimately meaningless. She is desperately searching for clarity and vision, perhaps through the asteroid reference, but even that feels unattainable due to the "games" that she and the other person are playing. The repetition of the phrase "I want to hold you" at the end of the song suggests that despite the pain and confusion, the singer still has strong feelings for this person and wants to be with them.

Overall, Rin McArdle's "Sirens" is a deeply emotional and introspective song that explores the complex feelings and struggles that come with being in a troubled relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Desperate times call for reckless minds
In times of desperation, people tend to make rash decisions

I'm intertwined so deep with you
I feel deeply connected to you

Broken hearts reach for broken fights and spoken crimes against my soul
People who are hurt often act out and say hurtful things

Been lights inside my head don't match up to what you said
My thoughts are conflicting with what you've told me

The sirens blast so loud I wish I heard that
I wish I had listened and taken warning when I had the chance

I'm too proud oh I, oh I'm too proud
I am too proud to admit my mistakes or to seek help

Shallow eyes make for shallow ties and they can't disguise death alone
Superficial connections cannot hide the pain of loss

But on asteroids clear the vision blurred by the games I play and by yours
In space, away from distractions, I can see clearly the games I play and the games you play

Red lights inside my head don't match up to what you said
I am struggling with conflicting thoughts and what you've told me

The sirens blast so loud I I wish I heard but I'm too proud
I regret not listening but my pride prevents me from admitting it

Oh I, oh I'm too proud I only wanted to hold you feel you take you in my arms I think i told you the real you you're the one I love I want to hold you I want to hold you I want to leave you to see you to need you I'm never letting go I want to love you, breathe you I want everyone to know, I think I love you I think I love you
I am deeply in love with you and want to hold you and never let go

Red lights inside my head don't match up to what you said Sirens blast so loud I wish I'd heard but I'm too proud
I am struggling with regrets and wish I had listened

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