Mr. James'’gift for songwriting is singular. The songs on his first full-length album, The Owl & The Elephant range from beautifully sad to frightening and furious, and his performances are tailored to match. His style is theatrical, but never contrived.
Siren Song
Shayfer James Lyrics
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She make a miracle and watch you beg for it
She got the wisdom of a whispered scream
She'll be your prison in a dirty dream
She got the beauty of a thousand ships
She'll break your body with a bag of tricks
Her love
Oh this ain't love
Surely as the moon will rise
She'll fashion daggers through your eyes
She waited for her prince to come
Then shot him with his royal gun
Oh look who's laughing now, baby
Big hunter man become the prey
Oh, oh look who's laughing now, baby
The siren song begin to play
She got the kind of love that call you back
It'll bleed you there and watch you crack on the floor
Oh no no no no no no no no no
Surely as the moon will rise
She'll fashion daggers through your eyes
She waited for her prince to come
Then shot him with his royal gun
Oh look who's laughing now, baby
Big hunter man become the prey
Oh, oh look who's laughing now, baby
The siren song begin to play
This has got, this has got, this has got
To be the end
This has got, this has got, this has got
To be for all this outwilling
There is no forgiving
You can't go on living
When heaven's forbidding
Look who's laughing now, baby
Big hunter man become the prey
Oh, oh look who's laughing now, baby
The siren song begin to play
Oh, oh look who's laughing now, baby
Look who's laughing now, baby
Look who's laughing now, baby
The siren song begin to play
The lyrics of Shayfer James's "Siren Song" describe a woman who has a mysterious and seductive allure. She possesses the wisdom of a whispered scream and the beauty of a thousand ships, but her love is not genuine. The singer warns that this woman will be a prison in a dirty dream and will break your body with a bag of tricks. The chorus suggests that the woman's true intentions will be revealed and that the hunter will become the prey. The siren song refers to the mythical creatures who would lure sailors to their deaths with their enchanting voices.
Throughout the song, there are various metaphors and allusions to mythology, such as the reference to the royal gun, which could be a nod to Cupid's arrow. The line "She waited for her prince to come/Then shot him with his royal gun" suggests that love's true nature is cruel and that it can lead to one's demise. The repetition of "Look who's laughing now, baby" reinforces the idea that the woman's true nature has been revealed, and those who thought they were in control are now at her mercy.
In conclusion, "Siren Song" is a cautionary tale about the danger of falling for someone who is not what they seem. The lyrics describe the allure of the mythical siren and how her song can be deadly to those who are not careful. The song's use of metaphor and allusion creates a haunting and mysterious atmosphere that adds to the overall themes of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
She got the mystery of a masquerade
She seems to be hiding her true identity, like a masquerade ball participant
She make a miracle and watch you beg for it
She has the ability to do extraordinary things and revels in the power it gives her over others
She got the wisdom of a whispered scream
Her advice, though given quietly, is sharp and meaningful
She'll be your prison in a dirty dream
Although she may seem desirable, she'll entrap and corrupt you in your fantasies
She got the beauty of a thousand ships
Her beauty is greater than any fleet of ships
She'll break your body with a bag of tricks
She'll destroy you using clever strategies and tactics
Her love
The emotion she inspires is not love, but something far more dangerous
Oh this ain't love
Whatever it is that she's offering, it's definitely not love
Surely as the moon will rise
Just as surely as the passage of time, she'll harm you
She'll fashion daggers through your eyes
She'll use her words to cut you deeply
She waited for her prince to come
She waited for someone she could manipulate and destroy
Then shot him with his royal gun
Once the opportunity presented itself, she caused the downfall of the one she had been waiting for
Oh look who's laughing now, baby
The one who was once the hunter has become the hunted
Big hunter man become the prey
The strong and powerful have been brought low by her machinations
The siren song begin to play
She has begun her seductive, destructive song
She got the kind of love that call you back
Her love is addictive and draws you back in despite how dangerous it is
It'll bleed you there and watch you crack on the floor
Her love will be the cause of your downfall that leaves you broken and defeated
Oh no no no no no no no no no
It's clear that becoming involved with her would be a terrible mistake
This has got, this has got, this has got
To be the end
The situation has escalated to a point where it must come to a close
This has got, this has got, this has got
To be for all this outwilling
It seems that everything was a premeditated plan meant to bring the listener to this moment of misery
There is no forgiving
There can be no absolution or redemption from the harm she will cause
You can't go on living
The effects of her actions will be so serious that it will be impossible to move on
When heaven's forbidding
The consequences of getting involved with her will be so great that it's as if divine intervention is warning against it
Look who's laughing now, baby
It seems she's gotten the last laugh in this situation
The siren song begin to play
Her destructive song has begun and there's no escaping it now
Contributed by Colin P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TOH Fan
God, I Swear, there are NO songs you’ve made that I dislike. There are some that I LOVE, but they are all good, and have great vibes. You’re a special artist Shayfer!
Shayfer James
Thank you friend 🖤🖤
WHY_OW
this song honestly has become one of my favorites. The piano is so catchy :)
Shayfer James
Thank you friend. It’s a pretty deep cut, glad folks are still finding it ✨✨
Floradaya
Im honestly surprised this doesn't have more listeners! This was the song that got me into your music! And most definitely my favourite! Keep it up!!!! 😊
Shayfer James
So glad you found it. Can’t stop won’t stop. New album this fall.
blue cheem
This is amaizing! keep it up!! i have only been listening to your songs for like a month but i can NOT shut up about how good they are.
Ieva Zubrickaitė
I must ask, will there be a remaster of this song at any point? It's one of my favourite songs and I'd love to see it getting a sound quality upgrade! <3
Shayfer James
Indeeed at some point for vinyl!
Ieva Zubrickaitė
Wonderful!! I can't wait!! <3