Sirens
Simon Field Lyrics
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And I know I can't run
There's a devil on my shoulder
And he's only just begun
You see these marks on my body
They're running deeper than scars you left
And it's too late to say your sorry
And now I'm gonna watch you sweat
I can hear the sirens, hear the sirens
I can hear the sirens calling for you
I can hear the sirens, hear the sirens
Can you hear the sirens calling for you?
They're calling
Calling for you
They're calling calling for you
They're coming for you
They're calling calling for you
(I can hear the sirens, hear the sirens)
(I can hear the sirens)
(I can hear the sirens, hear the sirens)
(I can hear the sirens)
I see blue lights out the window
Don't you know when it's enough
And when It's time for me to let go
Can you feel it building up
You made it clear you don't want me
We got lost don't know where we went
And it's to late to say your sorry
And now I'm gonna watch your sweat
I can hear the sirens, hear the sirens
I can hear the sirens calling for you
I can hear the sirens, hear the sirens
Can you hear the sirens calling for you?
They're calling
Calling for you
They're calling calling for you
They're coming for you
They're calling calling for you
(I can hear the sirens, hear the sirens)
(I can hear the sirens)
(I can hear the sirens, hear the sirens)
(I can hear the sirens)
I can hear the sirens, hear the sirens
I can hear the sirens calling for you
I can hear the sirens, hear the sirens
Can you hear the sirens calling?
They're calling for you
The lyrics of Simon Field's song "Sirens" depict a situation in which the persona sees the "clouds coming over" and realizes that they can't run from the situation they're in. There's a "devil on [their] shoulder" that has just started to work, and they feel the marks on their body (which are deeper than scars left by someone else) building up. The persona gives up on the idea that they can receive an apology from the one who left those marks and feels satisfaction in watching them "sweat." In the second verse, the persona sees blue lights out the window, and they're aware that it's time for them to let go, but they can feel everything build up. It's clear to them that the person they were with doesn't want them anymore, and the two of them got lost, without any idea of where things went wrong. The persona's satisfaction in seeing their ex-partner sweat continues, and the sirens that they hear are warning the ex-partner to run as the persona watches.
The song's lyrics suggest that the persona is in a toxic and abusive relationship, evident by their "marks," which are deeper than scars left by an ex-partner. They can't run away from the situation, but they can enjoy the moment by watching their partner suffer. The sirens that they hear could mean that the police are coming to arrest the ex-lover, who the persona is happy to see in distress. The overall theme of the song appears to be empowerment, the satisfaction of revenge, and the idea of being able to move on from a toxic relationship with a partner who is no longer interested.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the clouds coming over
I see problems and challenges approaching.
And I know I can't run
I am aware that avoiding my problems is not an option.
There's a devil on my shoulder
I am tempted to make self-destructive decisions.
And he's only just begun
The temptation is still increasing and gaining power over me.
You see these marks on my body
I have been hurt in the past and carry emotional scars from previous experiences.
They're running deeper than scars you left
These emotional scars are deeper than any other pain that has been inflicted on me.
And it's too late to say your sorry
Apologies are meaningless now because the damage has already been done.
And now I'm gonna watch you sweat
I will witness the consequences of your actions and take satisfaction in seeing you suffer.
I can hear the sirens, hear the sirens
I am becoming increasingly aware of the impending danger.
Can you hear the sirens calling for you?
Are you aware of the consequences of your actions and the danger they have caused?
They're calling for you
You will be held accountable for your actions.
They're coming for you
The consequences of your actions are quickly approaching.
I see blue lights out the window
The authorities are coming to hold you responsible for your actions.
Don't you know when it's enough
Have you not realized the extent of the damage and the severity of the situation?
And when It's time for me to let go
When the situation has been resolved and I am no longer needed, I will move on.
Can you feel it building up
Can you sense the impending consequences of your actions?
You made it clear you don't want me
You have rejected my presence and my help.
We got lost, don't know where we went
Our relationship and partnership have become dysfunctional and directionless.
I can hear the sirens calling?
Are you aware of the danger and accountability that you face?
They're calling for you
The consequences of your actions will impact you directly.
They're calling calling for you
The impending danger and accountability are increasing in urgency.
They're coming for you
The authorities and consequences of your actions are quickly approaching.
Writer(s): Aidan Martin Salter, George Kwali, Yasmin Jane, Simon Field
Contributed by Mackenzie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lars Sanchez Martinez
Amazing track!🔥🔥
Helton Gabriel
muito bom gostei
Ronni Pech
My favorite song right now 😍
Simon Field
thank <3
Chris Canham
Love this ❤
Narciso Scognamiglio
The great Simon Field is back.
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Simon Field
thank you soo much <3
Helton Gabriel
legal
Davies Zuniga
Amazing !!!!!!
Simon Field
thanks