Song to the Siren
This Mortal Coil
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Long afloat on shipless oceans I did all my best to smile 'Til your singing eyes and fingers Drew me loving to your isle And you sang Sail to me Sail to me Let me enfold you Here I am Here I am Waiting to hold you Did I dream you dreamed about me? Were you here when I was forced out Now my foolish boat is leaning Broken lovelorn on your rocks For you sing, "Touch me not, touch me not, come back tomorrow Oh my heart, Oh my heart shies from the sorrow" Well I'm as puzzled as the newborn child I'm as riddled as the tide Should I stand amid the breakers? Or should I lie with death, my bride? Hear me sing, "Swim to me, swim to me, let me enfold you Here I am, here I am, waiting to hold you"
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Written by: Larry Beckett, Tim Buckley
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11 facts about this song
Origin and Inspiration"Song to the Siren" was originally written and performed by American musician Tim Buckley. The song appeared on his 1970 album "Starsailor".
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Composition of songTim Buckley wrote "Song to the Siren" with his writing partner Larry Beckett while they were still in high school, contemplating about an irresistible yet fatal attraction.
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First PerformanceTim Buckley first performed "Song To the Siren" on the final episode of The Monkees TV show in 1968, which was two full years before it was officially released.
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This Mortal Coil's CoverEnglish gothic rock supergroup This Mortal Coil released a cover of "Song To the Siren" in 1983 on their album "It'll End in Tears".
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Elizabeth Fraser's PerformanceThe This Mortal Coil rendition was performed by Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins, bringing a unique ethereal voice to the song.
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Critical ReactionThe This Mortal Coil's version of the song was admired by critics and audiences and helped to revive interest in Buckley's work.
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Impact of the SongBuckley's version has been used in several films and TV shows. The This Mortal Coil version was used in the film "Lost Highway", directed by David Lynch, and also included in the official soundtrack of the film "The Lovely Bones".
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Song MeaningThe song title and lyrics reference the Greek myth of the Sirens, sea creatures who used their enchanting music and voices to lure sailors to their death.
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Long-Lasting PopularityDespite being over four decades old, "Song to the Siren" continues to impact popular culture, being covered by numerous artists in diverse genres indicating its universal appeal.
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Commercial SuccessThis Mortal Coil's cover version ranked 7th on the UK Indie Chart and stayed there for 101 weeks.
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RecognitionIn 2012, the song was awarded the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection.
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