SIRSY performs an average of 250 shows per year all over the United States. They have opened for Grace Potter, Maroon 5, Train, Collective Soul, Lifehouse. the Spindoctors, Cheap Trick, and more. They have performed at many venues, including: SXSW, the Viper Room. Gramery Theatre, Beachland Ballroom, and the Bitter End.
SIRSY's song "Cannonball" was featured in Showtimes's hit television show, "Shameless". Their song Revolution was the theme song for the documentary "So Right So Smart" which aired on PBS. Their music video for "Lionheart" was in rotation on MTV-U.
Melanie is endorsed, as a drummer, by Vater Percussion and Paiste Cymbals.
Paper Moon
Sirsy Lyrics
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Meet me on the way to Mars
Meet me on the way away from here
Just get me far enough away
So that I don’t have to face
All the places I don’t measure up
Afraid to sink, Afraid to swim
So I keep feeling sorry for myself
Paper doll without a dress
Oh and I am such a mess
So I just paint myself a perfect smile
Sometimes I can’t be strong enough
And, I guess I’ve become
So afraid of
Coming undone
Paper moon and paper stars
Meet me on the way to Mars
Meet me on the way away from here
Keep my skeletons at bay
Or I’ll scare everyone away
If I’m not the girl they think I am
Sometimes I can’t be strong enough
And, I guess I’ve become
So afraid of
Coming undone
I will hold on so tight to myself
So afraid of me
I’m coming undone
The song Paper Moon by Sirsy is an emotional depiction of feelings of insecurity, fear, and unworthiness. The first verse talks about the desire to escape from reality, to go far away from all the places that make the singer feel inadequate. She says she wants to meet someone on the way to Mars, indicating a desire to go as far away as possible. The use of paper moon and paper stars signifies the temporary nature of the escape. The singer is aware that it is not a permanent solution, but she still wants to get away.
In the second verse, the singer describes herself as an insomniac who is afraid to sink or swim. She is filled with self-pity and feels like a paper doll without a dress. The singer says she is a mess, but she does not want anyone to see it. Instead, she puts on a perfect smile, pretending that everything is okay. The third verse has the singer acknowledging that sometimes she is not strong enough. She is afraid of coming undone, afraid of revealing her true self.
The chorus repeats the desire to escape, to go away from reality, to keep her skeletons at bay. The singer is afraid that if she reveals her true self, others will not accept her. She holds onto herself tightly, afraid of herself and coming undone.
In summary, the song Paper Moon is an emotional representation of feelings of inadequacy, fear, and insecurity. It is a call to escape the harsh reality and to avoid revealing one's true self, fearing rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
Paper moon and paper stars
Refers to the superficial and fake nature of things that are often deemed to be beautiful or perfect, like the moon and stars made of paper.
Meet me on the way to Mars
Invites someone to go far away with her, maybe to a place where things are different and perhaps better.
Meet me on the way away from here
Wants to get away from her current situation, problems, and shortcomings, and start anew.
Just get me far enough away
Needs some distance from her issues, challenges, and insecurities so that she can cope with them better.
So that I don’t have to face
Avoids confronting her imperfections, weaknesses, and failures, which cause her pain and regret.
All the places I don’t measure up
Feels inadequate and inferior, unable to meet her own or others' expectations and standards.
Insomniac at 6 am
Suggests a state of anxiety, restlessness, and sleeplessness, which can result from worrying or thinking too much about things.
Afraid to sink, Afraid to swim
Illustrates the fear of failure and success, which are both risky and challenging options with uncertain outcomes.
So I keep feeling sorry for myself
Engages in self-pity, which is a way of seeking sympathy, attention, or validation from others or oneself.
Paper doll without a dress
Compares herself to a toy or object, which lacks substance, identity, or authenticity, like a doll without proper clothing or personality.
Oh and I am such a mess
Admits to being chaotic, confused, and disorganized, unable to make sense of her emotions, thoughts, or actions.
So I just paint myself a perfect smile
Hides her true emotions, thoughts, or feelings behind a mask of happiness, positivity, or confidence, which may not reflect her inner state.
Sometimes I can’t be strong enough
Acknowledges that she is not always capable of handling difficult situations, emotions, or people, and needs support or help from others.
And, I guess I’ve become
Realizes or admits that she has changed or evolved in some way, perhaps becoming more vulnerable, fearful, or fake.
So afraid of
Expresses her intense fear, anxiety, or distress about something, which may be irrational or exaggerated.
Coming undone
Reveals her fear of losing control, stability, or sanity, as if she is about to break or collapse under pressure.
Keep my skeletons at bay
Refers to her hidden, shameful, or painful secrets, memories, or experiences, which she wants to keep away from others or herself.
Or I’ll scare everyone away
Worries that revealing her true self or past will make people reject, judge, or avoid her, as if she were a monster or freak.
If I’m not the girl they think I am
Feels pressured to live up to others' expectations, opinions, or preferences, even if they clash with her own or who she truly is.
I will hold on so tight to myself
Attempts to protect herself from harm, criticism, or disappointment by keeping a tight grip on her identity, values, or beliefs.
So afraid of me
Realizes that her biggest obstacle or enemy is herself, her insecurities, doubts, or fears, which can undermine her well-being or success.
I’m coming undone
Confesses that she is falling apart, losing her mind, or breaking down emotionally, and needs help or support to recover and heal.
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.