sirens
The Temper Trap Lyrics

The Temper Trap's song "Sirens" is open to interpretation but can generally be seen as a reflective and introspective look at the persona's life. The first few lines, "I hear the falling again, I guess sirens are never done," can be interpreted in two ways. On the one hand, it is blatantly obvious that the persona hears the sound of sirens. On the other hand, "sirens" in this context might represent something more. Perhaps it is a metaphor for the persona's life - constantly moving, always in a hurry to go somewhere without stopping to appreciate the present. The use of "falling" could indicate a deep sense of loss, despair or failure. It's as if the persona feels trapped in an endless cycle of monotony, where even the sound of sirens is just something to be endured without any real emotion.

The chorus of the song is an appeal to someone or something to take the persona away from their present life. "Sirens, take me for an open road, I guess sirens take me this time," indicates a desire to escape from whatever is happening and start life afresh. The phrase "take me for an open road" implies a longing for new experiences and a break from a life that has become monotonous or routine. Finally, the last verse ("Just come on, come down, just come home to more, we murder our crowns") sounds like a lament. The singer feels like he's lost touch with what makes him special, what gives him an identity, and what fills him with confidence. The idea of "murdering our crowns" is particularly evocative. Perhaps the persona is saying that we as individuals often contribute to the destruction of our own success or happiness.