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Sirens
The Gallant Lyrics

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(Verse)
Smoke will let you fly away
Keep running from me
I know I’m not the only fool waiting
To lean and fall behind

(Chorus x2)
Lay down these bread crumbs your way

Saw what it’s all about, what can we say?
I’m feelin bad so I’m afraid you’ll go away

(Verse)
He knows I can take you away
And we don’t wanna scare the lights oh baby
On everything we’re only stars fading
We’re fighting for our life

(Chorus x2)
Lay down these bread crumbs your way
Saw what it’s all about, what can we say?
I’m feelin bad, I’m afraid you’ll go away

(Verse)
Smoke will let you fly away baby
Keep running from me
I know I’m not the only fool waiting
To lean and fall behind

(Verse)
He knows I can take you away
And we don’t wanna scare the lights oh baby
On everything we’re only stars fading
We’re fighting for our life

(Chorus x2)
Lay down these bread crumbs your way
Saw what it’s all about, what can we say?
I’m feelin bad so I’m afraid you’ll go away

I’m feelin bad so I’m afraid you’ll go away
I’m feelin bad so I’m afraid you’ll go away

Overall Meaning

In The Gallant's song Sirens, the lyrics seem to center around a relationship on the brink of falling apart. The repeated line "Smoke will let you fly away" suggests that one person in the relationship is trying to escape or move on from their problems. The singer admits to being a fool for waiting and potentially falling behind. There is a feeling of desperation and fear of losing the other person throughout the song, with lines such as "I'm feeling bad so I'm afraid you'll go away" and "He knows I can take you away."

The chorus mentions laying down bread crumbs, which could be interpreted as leaving a trail to follow or finding one's way back. The line "Saw what it's all about, what can we say?" seems to suggest that the problems in the relationship are evident but perhaps they don't know how to fix them. The verses speak of not wanting to scare the lights, possibly referring to not wanting to ruin the good parts of the relationship, and fighting for their life, indicating how important the relationship is to both people.

Overall, the lyrics of Sirens paint a picture of a relationship on the edge, with both parties fearing the worst but also trying to hold on. The repetition of certain lines emphasizes the emotions at play and the chorus offers a glimmer of hope that things can be fixed.

Line by Line Meaning

Smoke will let you fly away
The use of drugs or other means of escape can sometimes feel like a freeing experience.

Keep running from me
There is a desire to escape or avoid something, someone, or a certain situation.

I know I’m not the only fool waiting
There is recognition of past mistakes and the regret of a missed opportunity.

To lean and fall behind
The feeling of not being able to keep up or measure up to expectations.

Lay down these bread crumbs your way
Making one's way through a tough situation requires careful planning.

Saw what it’s all about, what can we say?
Once we've seen the truth of the situation, we may not know what to do next.

I’m feelin bad so I’m afraid you’ll go away
There is a fear of losing someone, possibly due to one's own actions or mistakes.

He knows I can take you away
There is a possessive or protective aspect to the relationship, and a warning to others to stay away.

And we don’t wanna scare the lights oh baby
There is a desire to avoid causing any disturbances or problems, particularly in public or social situations.

On everything we’re only stars fading
Despite any personal significance or importance, everything eventually fades away into insignificance.

We’re fighting for our life
There is a struggle and a sense of urgency to overcome the challenges in front of us.

I’m feelin bad, I’m afraid you’ll go away
There is an emotional vulnerability and dependence on the other person, as well as fear of losing them.

Smoke will let you fly away baby
Similar to the first line, the use of drugs or other means of escape is presented as a way to escape reality or one's problems.

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