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Hondo Valdez - Vocals
Marty Welker - Drums
Nate Heater - Guitar
Mark Morrell - Guitar, Vocals
Cory Spotts - Bass Vocals
Sirens
Seconds to Breathe Lyrics
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But a camera can't capture everything
And we watched the summer turning into fall
And the nights are getting longer
But we're awake
(Chorus)
I can hear the sirens
And I can feel your presence inside as
The crystal collides
And we toast to another year
We watch the stories drying on the page
And we sang all of our lovers back to sleep
We watch the winter turning into spring
And the fires turn to ashes
But we remain
(Chorus)
Something in the air that we breathe
And the friends that we keep
Makes us thankful to be alive
(Repeat 7x)
The song Sirens by Seconds to Breathe is a poignant, introspective piece about the passing of time, the cyclical nature of life, and the uncertainties of the future. The first verse talks about the futility of attempting to capture life's fleeting moments with a camera- that even with the most advanced technology, some things can't be preserved forever. The following lines talk about the changing of seasons, the gradual shortening of daylight hours, and the sense of restlessness that comes with it. The chorus is perhaps the most emotive part of the song, with the singer hearing the sound of sirens growing louder, and feeling the presence of someone they care about as they toast to another year. This nostalgic, wistful tone continues into the second verse, where the lyricist sings about watching stories "drying on the page", perhaps a metaphor for the inevitable end of everything.
The final lines of the song are hopeful, and express gratitude for the simple things in life- the air we breathe and the friends we keep. Overall, it's a song that encourages the listener to savor the present moment, to appreciate what we have because things are constantly changing, and to hold onto the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
He watched the sun descend inside the frame
He observed the sun setting within the confines of the camera's viewfinder.
But a camera can't capture everything
Despite its capabilities, a camera has limitations and cannot record all that occurs.
And we watched the summer turning into fall
We witnessed the transition from the warm season to the cooler one.
And the nights are getting longer
As the year progresses, the duration of nighttime increases.
But we're awake
Despite the late hour, we are alert and aware of our surroundings.
I can hear the sirens
Growing louder in my ears
And I can feel your presence inside as
The crystal collides
And we toast to another year
The blaring sirens intensify and become more audible to me, and as we clink glasses to celebrate another year together, your impact on me is palpable, like two crystals colliding.
We watch the stories drying on the page
We observe the written tales gradually losing their moisture as the ink settles and dries.
And we sang all of our lovers back to sleep
Through our melodious crooning, we lulled all our beloveds to slumber.
We watch the winter turning into spring
We witness the transformation from the cold season to the warmer one.
And the fires turn to ashes
As the infernos burn down and expire, all that's left is ash and smoke.
But we remain
Despite the destruction and decay, we persist and remain in place.
Something in the air that we breathe
And the friends that we keep
Makes us thankful to be alive
(Repeat 7x)
The atmosphere we inhale and the companions we surround ourselves with instill us with a profound sense of gratitude for being alive, a sentiment we repeat seven times.
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.