Discover the story of the song > The Tempest (The Siren’s Song, The Banshee’s Cry) – The Agonist

The song talks about the protagonist feeling trapped and suffocated by a relationship or situation that they are afraid to leave, even though it is toxic for them. The waves in the lyrics represent the difficulties and challenges of life that the protagonist needs to face. They feel overwhelmed, but eventually come to the realization that they need to break free from their partner or situation in order to truly live. The song encourages the protagonist to let go of the toxic relationship, to embrace the uncertainty of life, and to find themselves again.