Icarus
Sirah Lyrics

I remember
The singer is reminiscing about a past experience

how you caught my breath
The other person had a captivating effect on the singer

needing to be saved
The singer felt a sense of desperation to be rescued

fell into your depths
The other person had a deep and complex personality

I saw you in the distance
The artist first noticed the other person from afar

an aquarius a drifter eyes like silver
A physical description of the other person

you were the one they warned about so i had to do it
Despite warnings from others, the singer pursued a relationship with the other person

i knew that you'd take off
The artist anticipated that the other person would leave eventually

the way that you play god
The other person had a manipulative or controlling nature

cuz that is your memo
Manipulating people is something the other person is known for

I tried to warn you you just might of let go
The singer tried to warn the other person of the potential consequences but they didn't listen

let go
Repeating the phrase emphasizes the importance of not holding onto something that will ultimately lead to downfall

Don't let the sun burn you icarus
A reference to the myth of Icarus, a warning not to become too arrogant and suffer the consequences

I am the deserves
The singer is taking responsibility for their role in the situation

it wish id said there before
Expressing regret for not speaking up earlier

Blackened in my eyes the war paint slides
Metaphor for losing sight of reality and becoming disillusioned

melted off the angles of
Metaphor for losing one's edge or sharpness

our faces as we cried
The singer and the other person experienced emotional pain

too caught up in vanity
The other person was overly concerned with their appearance or reputation

the way it wasnt fair to me
The artist feels like they were treated unfairly

dark times dark place how could
Reflecting on a difficult period of time

you prepare me
The other person didn't prepare the artist for what was to come

but you didnt think you had to
The other person was likely too confident in their abilities to manipulate

and i didnt think the bathroom
The artist did not expect that the other person would be found in such an unexpected place

would be the place we'd find u
The singer was surprised to find the other person in the bathroom

drowning your own self heavens always
The other person was consumed by their own vices and addictions

up high way on the top shelf wish
Metaphor for reaching for something out of reach, often lofty aspirations or goals

you would have said goodbye
Expressing regret for not having the chance to say goodbye

but you never came down down down down down
The other person never learned their lesson and continued to fly too close to the sun

dont you know the made of all thats left is your darkness
The other person's legacy left behind is the negativity and darkness they embodied

I am the one who deserves
Reiterating the singer's responsibility for their role in the situation

Dont let the sun burn you icarus (icarus!)
The title character of the Greek myth serves as a cautionary tale for arrogance and the consequences it brings

you please just stay...
A plea for the other person not to leave or to learn from their mistakes