Sirens
Echoes of Longing: Gaspar Narby's Sirens Unveiled
Lyrics
It don't taste the same
Things have changed in a way that's noticeable, particularly in taste
Since you been away
The change is attributed to your absence
Movies in my brain
Recalling memories akin to scenes from old-fashioned films
Like a super eight
Similar to how an old Super 8 film might capture moments, implying a nostalgic or distant feel
You're singing out of tune
Metaphor for feeling out of sync or disconnected
We're driving out of town
Leaving a familiar environment, departing from the usual
Your stubborn attitude
A reference to a strong, unyielding demeanor
Baby please slow down
A plea to slow down, potentially in actions or emotions
Don't go
Repetition of the plea "Don't go," emphasizing a strong desire for the person not to leave
Don't go
-Don't go
-Don't go
-Sirens ringing as you're lying
Describing a critical situation with sirens, possibly implying a medical emergency or danger
Eyes are closing, hands are cold
-Sirens ringing, swear they're coming
-Baby breath in, don't you go
-Snuck up golden days
Recollection of past happy times
We were
An incomplete line, potentially indicating a continuation of thought
Listening to Manu Chao
Listening to music by Manu Chao, indicative of shared experiences or moments
I guess yesterday
Reflecting on the past, implying a shift in the current state
Is my new right now
Former experiences now define the present
You're singing out of tune
Similar to previous verses, reflecting on being out of sync and a request to slow down
We're driving out of town
-Your stubborn attitude
-Baby please slow down
-Don't go
Repeated plea "Don't go," highlighting a sense of desperation or urgency
Don't go
-Don't go
-Don't go
-Sirens ringing as you're lying
Reiteration of the emergency-like situation with sirens, urging the person to hold on
Eyes are closing, hands are cold
-Sirens ringing, swear they're coming
-Baby breath in, don't you go
-And at night you still come see me
Desire for continued connection even during nighttime, away from public view
Gazing at the ceiling
-And I hope one day you'll take me
-When the world's not watching
-It don't taste the same
Recurrence of the theme of changes in taste, movies in the mind, and a sense of nostalgia
(don't you go)
-since you been away
-(don't you go)
-movies in my brain
-(don't you go)
-Like a super eight
-Don't go
Repeated plea "Don't go," reinforcing the emotional plea
Don't go
-Don't go
-Don't go
-Sirens ringing as you're lying
Restatement of the emergency-like situation with sirens, emphasizing the need to hold on
Eyes are closing, hands are cold
-Sirens ringing, swear they're coming
-Baby breath in, don't you go
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