Lyrics
I'm hearing sirens, they're in my head
The speaker perceives sirens, possibly metaphorical, as a mental or emotional disturbance.
I'm hearing sirens, they're in my head
Repetition emphasizes the ongoing impact of the perceived sirens in the speaker's mind.
Bottoms up dancing in the sand
Describes a carefree scene with people enjoying themselves, possibly at a beach.
Red cups and bottles in our hands
Depicts a party atmosphere with red cups and bottles, suggesting a celebration or gathering.
Hold up, who's that ray of light
Introduction of a mysterious element (ray of light) that catches the speaker's attention.
Oh no, I'll fall in love tonight
The speaker expresses hesitancy or concern about falling in love as a result of this encounter.
Dancing lovers in the middle of the night
Depiction of dancing lovers enjoying the night.
Hold me close you got me feeling alright
Expresses a sense of emotional connection and well-being in the arms of a lover.
I'm asking for your name but everything I got
The speaker attempts to know the name of their partner but is interrupted by the sound of approaching police.
Was the sound of the cops rolling up
Highlights the sudden intrusion of law enforcement, disrupting the romantic moment.
I'm hearing sirens, they're in my head
Reiteration of the presence of sirens, possibly indicating internal turmoil or external disruptions.
I'm hearing sirens lying in my bed
The speaker hears sirens while lying in bed, suggesting a persistent disturbance affecting their thoughts.
But when the blue memory of your face turns red
Mentions a shift in emotions, from blue (calm) to red (potentially indicating intensity or danger).
I'm hearing sirens, they're in my head
Reaffirmation of the ongoing impact of sirens on the speaker's mental state.
I thought I saw you yesterday
The speaker recalls seeing someone in the past and expresses a desire to know their identity.
Oh God I wish I knew your name
Regret is expressed for not knowing the person's name, indicating a missed connection.
Sirens passing in the streets
Sirens passing in the streets trigger painful memories associated with the unidentified person.
Bring back aching memories
Associates the sound of sirens with nostalgic or distressing memories.
I'm waking up now in the middle of the night
The speaker wakes up in the middle of the night, suggesting a disturbance or unrest.
From dreams where I saw your face in flashing blue light
References dreams involving the person's face illuminated by blue light, possibly police lights.
Your lips in slow-mo forming syllables and words
Describes a dream where the person's lips move in slow motion, forming words.
But sirens wailing is all that I heard
Sirens overpower the dream, emphasizing the intrusion of reality and potential danger.
I'm hearing sirens, they're in my head
Continuation of the theme of sirens causing mental disturbance or emotional turmoil.
I'm hearing sirens lying in my bed
The disturbance persists even when the speaker is lying in bed, emphasizing its pervasive nature.
But when the blue memory of your face turns red
References a shift from a calm, blue memory of the person's face to a more intense, red emotion.
I'm hearing sirens, they're in my head
Reaffirms the ongoing impact of sirens on the speaker's mental and emotional state.
I'm hearing sirens, they're in my head
Reiteration of the presence of sirens, emphasizing their persistent influence.
I'm hearing sirens lying in my bed
The speaker hears sirens while in bed, highlighting the inescapable nature of the mental disturbance.
But when the blue memory of your face turns red
Describes a shift from a calm, blue memory to a more intense, red emotion associated with the person.
I'm hearing sirens, they're in my head
Reaffirms the continuous impact of sirens on the speaker's mental and emotional well-being.
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