Sirens Lyrics

[Intro]
Hear the sirens, hear the sirens

[Verse 1]
Hear the sirens, hear the circus so profound
I hear the sirens more and more in this here town

Let me catch my breath to breathe then reach across the bed
Just to know we’re safe, I am a grateful man
The slightest bit of light and I can see you clear

[Chorus 1]
Oh, had to take your hand, and feel your breath
For fear this someday will be over
I pull you close, so much to lose
Knowing that nothing lasts forever
I didn’t care, before you were here
I danced in laughter, with the ever after
But all things change, let this remain


[Verse 2]
Hear the sirens covering distance in the night
The sound echoing closer, will they come for me next time?

For every choice, mistake I made it's not my plan
To send you in the arms of another man
And if you choose to stay, I’ll wait, I’ll understand
[Chorus 2]
Oh, it’s a fragile thing, this life we lead
If I think too much, I can get over-
Whelmed by the grace, by which we live our lives
With death over our shoulders
Want you to know, that should I go
I always loved you, held you high above too
I studied your face, the fear goes away

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus 2]
It’s a fragile thing, this life we lead
If I think too much, I can get over-
Whelmed by the grace, by which we live our lives
With death over our shoulders
Want you to know, that should I go
I always loved you, held you high above too
I studied your face, the fear goes away

[Outro]
The fear goes away, the fear goes away
The fear goes away

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The second single off Lightning Bolt, “Sirens” is a Pink Floydian track – as Mike McCready attended a Roger Waters concert and decided to go the same way – with lyrics thinking about what the future holds for future generations.

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Credits
Percussion
Background Vocals
Lyricist
Lead Vocals
Additional Art
Booking Agent
Cover Artwork
Lacquer Cutting
Legal Counsel
Mastering Engineer
Additional Mastering
Mixing Engineer
Photography
Talent Manager
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Mixed At
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Recorded At
Studio X / Studio Litho - both located in Seattle, WA / Henson Recording Studios - Los Angeles, CA
Release Date
September 18, 2013
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