Because it was released independently of any label. Saba released it himself through Stem Disintermedia (Same company that Frank Ocean released Blonde through) and owns his masters 100%. Saba has mostly been underground despite coming up along with other artists like Chance. However, CFM got rave reviews and he's getting more high-profile features, like on Revenge of the Dreamers III. He's getting there soon enough.
“I don’t know how long I had depression “ . Damn I felt that It’s been 5 months as I’m editing this and this song help me thru so many hard times and through several suicide attempts and drug prescriptions and abut deppresants and struggle with sanity . I have found a slight peace of mind , you will always have a brighter time ahead of you . Seek help. You can get better , life will find a course for you , stay true to yourself . And most importantly love yourself , because if you don’t love yourself and you aren’t your own best friend you’re depending on other people and only you will be there for you your whole life . Peace and love homies ❤️
I relate. This album has shown the way to share love. For myself, and to help other people around me, and I really have been climbing out of holes in life. Peace and stay true.
I hope you're doing better Dakota. I lost my closest friend to suicide. Your funeral would have a lot more people than you'd think, I can promise you that. Stay strong
Man everyone’s talking about the powerful political messages but now the “had female friends I found attractive, I tried to fuck but I am no savage, now we don’t speak we just walk past” hits different. having those friendships back is infinitely more meaningful than any amount of sex, especially walking past having been so close at one point but now it’s uncomfortable to even be near each other.
“Tell me how are you sad? You got all of these friends” I love Saba, this song resonates so much this reminds me that I’m not alone and there’s people in the same position as me & on their way to healing. ❤️
When the beat switch comes it gives me so strange feeling, if i close my eyes it almost feels like i’m slowly rising from the ocean and floating up to the sky full of stars. I can’t even describe properly. This song is amazing.
sirens played in the back of my head as I was holding a coworker in my arms that fell from a stroke and gave himself a concussion... I held a towel against his bleeding skull waiting for the ambulance to come, Looking death in the eyes and trying to fight all the fear I was facing to save a man's life...thank you saba idk what I would've done without this song.
“If my past could talk it’d probably reply to missed calls after all. Cause the friendship that I can’t recall. Done turned my heart into camouflage” 🔥❄️🚨
BUSY woke me up yesterday. it wasn’t even playing irl, it was just playing so loudly in my head while I was asleep and I fully woke up just so I could sing it out loud💀 didn’t even remember what the name of the song was until much later in the day
I'm so alone, but all of my friends But all of my friends got some shit to do Yeah, all 'em got plans I call 'em, I'm bad at texting They never cross me like bad pedestrians I've been this awkward since adolescence I don't know how long I had depression Never no peer-pressure I'm tryna' get my little pecker off in some girl I call my BFF, that ain't no secret kept I fucked then told my cousin I'm broke, I wasn't buzzin' I tried to hit a few years, she wasn't budgin' I'm bogus, left my girl for some shawty Surely deservin' of all this lonely "You sad? Tell me, how are you sad? You got all of these friends, you got all of these fans" I ain't trust nobody new since 2012, I ain't let nobody in Jesus got killed for our sins, Walter got killed for a coat I'm tryna cope, but it's a part of me gone In this packed room I'm alone [Chorus: Saba and Daoud] I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe Ohhh, ohhh [Verse 2: Saba] I'm so alone, just me and my girl She leave me for work, then leave me for school She finally home, I leave her for tour FaceTime me nudity, yeah, all of this new to me, yeah All of the infidelity when I was 17 been catchin' up It still feel like she'll catch me cheatin' Niggas askin' me how tour was Knowin' I been home like two months And I seen your ass like two times Save the small-talk like two dimes No time, social interaction Had female friends I found attractive I tried to fuck but I am no savage Now we don't speak, we just walk past If my past could talk It'd probably reply to the missed calls after all Cause the friendships that I can't recall Done turned my heart into camouflage While the guys I used to play basketball with Doin' shit that I can't endorse now With the Lord now, when it pours down Was alone then, still alone now [Chorus: Saba and Daoud] I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe Ohhh, ohhh [Part II: SIRENS] [Verse 1: theMIND] I'm barely here, how I ain't present? Yeah, I drift for a second, forgot to reply to your message But all these years I been the same in your presence (I'm still here) Countin' the seconds before I reply to your message My biggest fear (is that I have to say goodbye another time) Is that I have to say goodbye another time (Not like this, not like this, not like this) So I skip town on our moment, hopefully prolonging this I don't need nobody new to miss (not like this) I want you to know Ooooh, ooh ooh, ohh [Chorus: Saba] Sirens on the way, ayy Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah Sirens on the way, ayy Now we're lying where the angels, lay, yeah Sirens on the way, ayy Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah Sirens on the way, ayy Now we're lying where the angels, yeah [Verse 2: Saba] Ridin' through the city I'm young, I'm black, I'm guilty I know one time wanna kill me They don't know me but they fear me 15 years old with the sticky They gon' blame it on the marijuana Hands behind your head And they won't let up out they lead But if I move thats disrespect But if they shoot then that's just that? And if I run then that look bad? Drawing they gun right off their hip I'm probably deservin' 'Cause I know they serve and protect But they think I'm servin' Or they think my cellphone's a weapon Heard that the robber wore a black mask I fit the description, a.k.a. "nigga" What is the difference? It's an enigma We so divided, I'm from Division Clutch that purse cause of my dreadlocks Cross that street cause I'm with my friends Curse every song in hip-hop Keep telling yourself it's all fair [Chorus: Saba] Sirens on the way, ayy Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah Sirens on the way, ayy Now we're lying where the angels, lay, yeah Sirens on the way, ayy Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah Sirens on the way, ayy Now we're lying where the-
“I’m so alone, but alla my friends got some shit to do..” I felt that. These 20 somethings are hard. My friends and I all have so many responsibilities and things that keep us from being able to be around one another and this shit feels lonely sometimes. I miss my friends, man.
"Jesus got killed for our sins.... Walter got killed for a coat. I'm trynna cope. But issa part of me gone." this man really just perfectly described the loneliness of ptsd.
Thanks you saba, i still haven't toughened up over the years but when i hear this i cry. I thought i could live the happy life but it doesnt work that way.
I was actually listening to the spotify radio on my motorcycle when this came on. I was already sold at the first half, but when SIRENS came on I felt true freedom. Wish I could replicate that feeling. Unfortunately the lyrics portray a very real consequence of white supremacy and hate. Now when I listen to this my heart sinks.
I'm old school and I know a classic album when I hear it. I didn't think real music was around anymore. Saba is on heavy rotation. Thank you for allowing my ears to hear beautiful music again.
@@cucktruck652 He's an oldhead so not only will he not actually look around for all the "real music" that he would want but I assume he calls all the trap shit "fake music" because he can't get with the fact that the genre is evolving to be more than just rapping, and lyrics.
"Old school" isn't an excuse to not adapt, don't talk about real music when you've only heard old school stuff, it is compositionally some of the weakest music regardless of preference
lyrics I'm so alone But all of my friends, but all of my friends, got some shit to do, yeah All of 'em got plans, I call 'em up, "my bad, " n' text 'em They never cross me like bad pedestrians I been this awkward since adolescence I don't how long I had depression Never know no peer-pressure, I'm tryin' to get my little pecker Offend some girl I call my BFF, that ain't no secret kept I'm fucked, then tell my cousin how broke I was and bussin' I tried to hit a few years, she wasn't budgin' I'm bogus, left my girl for some shawty, shawty Deservin' all this lonely You said, "Tell me, how are you sad You got all of these friends, you got all of these fans" I ain't trust nobody new since 2012, I ain't let nobody in Jesus got killed for our sins, Walter got killed for a coat I'm tryna cope, but it's a part of me gone And apparently I'm alone I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away I seen that skies were grey, I hope to die your slave I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away I seen that skies were grey, I hope to die your slave I'm so alone Just me and my girl, she leave me for work, then leave me for school She finally home, I leave her for tour FaceTime me, nudity, yeah All of this new to me, yeah All of the infidelity when I was seventeen Been catchin' up, I still feel like she catch me cheatin' Niggas askin' me how tour was Knowin' I been home like two months And I seen your ass like two times They just small-talk like too damn no time, social interaction Have female friends I found attractive If I try to fuck, but I am no savage Now we don't speak, we just walk past If my past could talk It'd probably reply to the missed calls after all 'Cause the friendships that I can't recall, done turned my heart into camouflage While the guys I used to play basketball with Doin' shit that I can't endorse Now with the Lord, now it really pours down What's the lone plans, still alone now I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away I seen that skies were grey, I hope to die your slave I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away I seen that skies were grey, I hope to die your slave I'm barely here, how I ain't present Yeah, I drift for a second Forgot to reply to your message But only she, I been the same in your presence Countin' the seconds, before I reply to your message My biggest fear, is that I have to say goodbye another time So I skip town on our moment, hopefully prolongin' this I don't need nobody new to miss (I like this) I want you to know, ooh Sirens on the way, ayy Now you're lyin' where the angels lay (yeah) Sirens on the way, ayy Now we're lyin' where the angels lay (yeah) Sirens on the way, ayy Now you're lyin' where the angels lay (yeah) Sirens on the way, ayy Now we're lyin' where the angels, ye Ridin' through the city I'm young, I'm black, I'm guilty (ayy) I know ones that want to kill me They don't know me but they fear me (ayy) Fifteen years old with the sticky They gon' blame it on the marijuana (ayy) Hands behind your head And they won't let up out they lead But if I move that's disrespect But if they shootin' that's just that And if I run then that look bad Drawin' they gun right off the hip I'm probably deservin', 'cause I know they serve and protect But they think I'm servin', or they think my cellphone's a weapon Heard that the robber wore a black mask I fit the description, a.k.a. nigga, what is the difference This an enigma, we so divided, I'm from Division Clutch that purse 'cause of my dreadlocks Cross that street 'cause I'm with my friends Curse every song in Hip-Hop Keep tellin' yourself it's all fair Sirens on the way, ayy Now you're lyin' where the angels lay (yeah) Sirens on the way, ayy Now we're lyin' where the angels lay (yeah) Sirens on the way, ayy Now you're lyin' where the angels lay (yeah) Sirens on the way, ayy Now we're lyin' where the-
At this point, this is still my number 2 album after all of these months, second only to TA1300. It's not as widespread or as cheery as Bucket List, but that's definitely not a bad thing. This album is amazing, and somehow Saba still madly underrated.
@@ejlea That's a good top 3. Been a bit slow on listening to Swimming though, but I like what I've heard. Given what I've mostly or completely listened to: 1. DROGAS WAVE- Lupe Fiasco 2. CARE FOR ME- Saba 3. TA1300 4. Veteran- JPEGMAFIA 5. Daytona- Pusha T 6. In Celebration Of Us- Skyzoo 7. Vacation In Hell- Flatbush Zombies 8. Book Of Ryan- Royce Da 5'9" 9. electricity is on our side- Busdriver 10. Elzhi And Krysis Are Jericho Jackson- Jericho Jackson
lets keep this top ten list going 1. KOD- J cole 2. Care for me- Saba 3. TA1300- Denzel Curry 4. Effected- Cozz 5. Vacation in Hell- FBZ 6. Drogas Wave- Lupe 7. Paranoia 2- Dave east 8. Room 25- Noname 9. Carter V 10. Pusha T- Daytona
I saw saba perform this live last night and it’s one of the few moments of the last few months where I’ve felt genuinely happy. Now the suicidal thoughts are back but at least I have this 🥲
Definitely one of the ones I had on repeat while sitting in my car smoking with my 9 on my lap and my kids and their mom in the house clueless. It's been almost 2 years since that night
i listened to this song for the first time back in april 2020 and the timing couldn't be better. i was having some relationship problems, related to cheating, which also led to an ugly fight with the people i used to call my friends, and it was all in the middle of the beggining of the pandemic. i kinda almost did something terrible to an accquaintance and got isolated from my former friends, and months later they have been revealing themselves as huge douchebags, doing shit i just couldn't endorse. some things are meant for the better, even though we don't understand it at first, but it is all part of the learning. stay strong y'all, its still a fucked up reality we're living, but we shall come through
Bro same it was never official bcz i got scared to say yes properly bcz my last ones friends had me fûxķed up on the timing so i thought 4 months was too little so i said i loved her but rn i couldnt call it official she moved on and well heres this song 😅
Here after the Few Good Things release date was announced. This album changed the way I view music. Truly an incredible project that I’ll always come back to. Can’t wait to see you perform for the first time this year. Best wishes to all
Part I: BUSY] [Verse 1: Saba] I'm so alone, but all of my friends But all of my friends got some shit to do Yeah, all 'em got plans I call 'em, I'm bad at texting They never cross me like bad pedestrians I've been this awkward since adolescence I don't know how long I had depression Never no peer-pressure I'm tryna' get my little pecker off in some girl I call my BFF, that ain't no secret kept I fucked then told my cousin I'm broke, I wasn't buzzin' I tried to hit a few years, she wasn't budgin' I'm bogus, left my girl for some shawty Surely deservin' of all this lonely "You sad? Tell me, how are you sad? You got all of these friends, you got all of these fans" I ain't trust nobody new since 2012, I ain't let nobody in Jesus got killed for our sins, Walter got killed for a coat I'm tryna cope, but it's a part of me gone In this packed room I'm alone [Chorus: Saba & Daoud] I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe Ohhh, ohhh Verse 2: Saba] I'm so alone, just me and my girl She leave me for work, then leave me for school She finally home, I leave her for tour FaceTime me nudity, yeah, all of this new to me, yeah All of the infidelity when I was 17 been catchin' up It still feel like she'll catch me cheatin' Niggas askin' me how tour was Knowin' I been home like two months And I seen your ass like two times Save the small-talk like two dimes No time, social interaction Had female friends I found attractive I tried to fuck but I am no savage Now we don't speak, we just walk past If my past could talk It'd probably reply to the missed calls after all Cause the friendships that I can't recall Done turned my heart into camouflage While the guys I used to play basketball with Doin' shit that I can't endorse now With the Lord now, when it pours down Was alone then, still alone now [Chorus: Saba & Daoud] I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe Ohhh, ohhh Part II: SIRENS] [Verse 1: theMIND] I'm barely here, how I ain't present? Yeah, I drift for a second, forgot to reply to your message But all these years I been the same in your presence (I'm still here) Countin' the seconds before I reply to your message My biggest fear (is that I have to say goodbye another time) Is that I have to say goodbye another time (Not like this, not like this, not like this) So I skip town on our moment, hopefully prolonging this I don't need nobody new to miss (not like this) I want you to know Ooooh, ooh ooh, ohh [Chorus: Saba] Sirens on the way, ayy Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah Sirens on the way, ayy Now we're lying where the angels, lay, yeah Sirens on the way, ayy Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah Sirens on the way, ayy Now we're lying where the angels, yeah Verse 2: Saba] Ridin' through the city I'm young, I'm black, I'm guilty I know one time wanna kill me They don't know me but they fear me 15 years old with the sticky They gon' blame it on the marijuana Hands behind your head And they won't let up out they lead But if I move thats disrespect But if they shoot then that's just that? And if I run then that look bad? Drawing they gun right off their hip I'm probably deservin' 'Cause I know they serve and protect But they think I'm servin' Or they think my cellphone's a weapon Heard that the robber wore a black mask I fit the description, a.k.a. "nigga" What is the difference? It's an enigma We so divided, I'm from Division Clutch that purse cause of my dreadlocks Cross that street cause I'm with my friends Curse every song in hip-hop Keep telling yourself it's all fair [Chorus: Saba] Sirens on the way, ayy Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah Sirens on the way, ayy Now we're lying where the angels, lay, yeah Sirens on the way, ayy Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah Sirens on the way, ayy Now we're lying where the-
Man your album, right next to Acid Rap and Coloring book for me. You have so many good sounds and your story telling skills are immaculate, the jazz and neo soul especially in Logout, was amazing I literally felt my soul leaving my body to watch myself listening to this album. When I heard you on "Angels" I was like okay he's lit. Didn't listen to you Again imma be real. But this popped up, the same way I discovered Chance, I used to hate his music when I was younger, but now I can relate to y'all more than I ever thought I would. Keep it up, platinum, almost flawless. I'm a musician and I'm 17 btw. Maybe in a crazy future I could become successful enough to make a song with you. All my favorite artists come from Chi but I'm from Atlanta. Noname, Vic, Chance, Saba
Im weird. I always love the first half og the song more the more n more i hear it. Sirens is fire.. But busy just puts you in that perspective... I feel people dont feel for the fact of how lowkey depressing the track is.... But it fills in so perfectly for what makes sirens...plus i love tracks where it gives you good picture of a artist mindstate... Emotions... Life.. Going into waters they usually don't tread into... Same with This side by earthgang the more n more i listen to that song... The more i appreciate and love the first half of that song... Second half is amaretsu flames.. But the first half just the part that sets the tone for the whole song and album imo..
Elijah Cesar The first part hits so much harder than the second half for me. I relate to being awkward growing up and having to deal with being by myself a lot
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Yeah imma need an extended version of that Siren joint
sebs
That "now I lay where the angels lay" part has been stuck in my head since I first heard it!
Video out
Faxess
STILL NEED THIS IN 2019
@@fattiebomaddie it's a thing now tho, check the music video for sirens
Not gonna lie, this is probably one of the best songs i've ever heard on my life.
Ngl this is probably one of the song ever
mayne fr dawg. shit just too 🔥😭
you would think with everything going on in America the 'culture' would appreciate this. it's all good, real ones know how deep this shit is 🔥
This shit straight from heaven no cap
Yea this is literally amazing
That Sirens half just gets to me. Everytime I hear the instrumental I get a real nostalgic almost sorrowful feeling
which one is siren and which ones busy? sorry i’m just getting confused
@@angelbicth1237 busy is the first part and sirens is the 2nd.
This album is beautiful. Why isn’t it being talked about?
Becuase everyone is hooked on NBA youngboy's trash ass
@@justinpillai5713
Not just him also, the Migos, Kodak, 21, Lil pump, lil skies, trippie, blueface and I don't like any of them
@@arcticdoggohd4907 it's okay he's starting to get the recognition he deserves I've showed a lot of my friends his music and they all love it
Because it was released independently of any label. Saba released it himself through Stem Disintermedia (Same company that Frank Ocean released Blonde through) and owns his masters 100%. Saba has mostly been underground despite coming up along with other artists like Chance. However, CFM got rave reviews and he's getting more high-profile features, like on Revenge of the Dreamers III. He's getting there soon enough.
It's getting a shit ton of love in the IG hip hop community. Just because it isn't on the radio every 5 seconds it doesn't mean no one cares.
“I don’t know how long I had depression “ . Damn I felt that
It’s been 5 months as I’m editing this and this song help me thru so many hard times and through several suicide attempts and drug prescriptions and abut deppresants and struggle with sanity . I have found a slight peace of mind , you will always have a brighter time ahead of you . Seek help. You can get better , life will find a course for you , stay true to yourself . And most importantly love yourself , because if you don’t love yourself and you aren’t your own best friend you’re depending on other people and only you will be there for you your whole life . Peace and love homies ❤️
Stay strong bro
I hope you doing good homie
I relate. This album has shown the way to share love. For myself, and to help other people around me, and I really have been climbing out of holes in life. Peace and stay true.
I hope you're doing better Dakota. I lost my closest friend to suicide. Your funeral would have a lot more people than you'd think, I can promise you that. Stay strong
hope you doing well man
“I don’t need anyone new to miss” felt that
Fucker hits every time
Everyone picking between Busy and Sirens..... THEY BOTH AS GOOD AS EACH OTHER
Bru heard this thought thwy were part if rge same sobg tgey go so well together
Thank you Oscar
Saba came so clutch with this. He blessed me at just the right time with this album
Same
🙏
Man everyone’s talking about the powerful political messages but now the “had female friends I found attractive, I tried to fuck but I am no savage, now we don’t speak we just walk past” hits different. having those friendships back is infinitely more meaningful than any amount of sex, especially walking past having been so close at one point but now it’s uncomfortable to even be near each other.
Fuck😖
Man that one hit me hard. I regret it so much🤦🏽♂️
One of the realest lines I’ve ever heard
If you're here, you have good taste in music :)
👍
🤟🏾💯🖤
Everyone prefers Sirens but I love Busy more
Kevin Pauly busy is better for me
Same
The Busy lines hit harder, but the instrumental on sirens hits like a truck.
They both are amazing and are great in different ways which blend well together
Bru this mix ups tge best of tge both
“Tell me how are you sad? You got all of these friends” I love Saba, this song resonates so much this reminds me that I’m not alone and there’s people in the same position as me & on their way to healing. ❤️
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Keep Going
Austin Ellois thank you ❤️🦋
Stay Safe 🙏
Beautiful Morning ☀ To You
Sirens should have been a song itself. Both songs are so good!
jonmichael hallas
Sirens is so beautiful
Xgen 22 yeah I like how they mend. Just wish the second song was longer that’s all
You got your wish, he made a music video for just sirens
RIGHT‼️
"Riding through the city
I'm young, I'm black, I'm guilty"
I can't stop coming back to this album frfr 🔥🔥🔥
been a year and I’m still in love with this album 🥰
NegroKetchum it goes dummy crazy
@@basedpliskin that vibe switch brazy
so this is saba rapping this verse?
two soon to be three years now. rip squeak. i hope you get the rest you deserve king 🙏🏽
The track is already good but after 3:30 my heart just shifts and I just love so much every piece of it.
yeah, its crazy. So soothing
When the beat switch comes it gives me so strange feeling, if i close my eyes it almost feels like i’m slowly rising from the ocean and floating up to the sky full of stars. I can’t even describe properly. This song is amazing.
Finally a rapper.
Shyton Gresham I should have wrote " finally im listening to a real rapper "lol
Probably more a MC.
Its been years, and im back here
Just stumble across this gem this morning, chill and relatable 🙏🏾🫂🖤🖤🖤
Props to Saba and the whole team for delivering great messages without compromising on beat and flows
that "im so alone" hits different.
sirens played in the back of my head as I was holding a coworker in my arms that fell from a stroke and gave himself a concussion... I held a towel against his bleeding skull waiting for the ambulance to come, Looking death in the eyes and trying to fight all the fear I was facing to save a man's life...thank you saba idk what I would've done without this song.
I wish I had told Saba the story when it happened... but I was in alot of shock that whole week
didnt ask
@@GOTTA_RUN Try to keep the hate inside my guy.
“If my past could talk it’d probably reply to missed calls after all. Cause the friendship that I can’t recall. Done turned my heart into camouflage” 🔥❄️🚨
It’s sad how real talent has to come from pain “underrated “
Nah, talent comes from anywhere. The ability to transfer your talent into emotional songs ppl can connect with has to come from pain
RIP to everyone’s loved ones
They’re watching 😇🙏🏽
I love that SIRENS instrumental
The production on this whole project has blown me away
i cant stand it haha
@@sketcher4lyfe beats in this album are artworks not just trap beats or something else
BUSY woke me up yesterday. it wasn’t even playing irl, it was just playing so loudly in my head while I was asleep and I fully woke up just so I could sing it out loud💀 didn’t even remember what the name of the song was until much later in the day
bro wtf i had the same type of shit to i wake up just continuing the lyrics that i sang in my dream
This is a masterpiece.....much more than music. Classy exposition of soul and awareness. Blessings and love for all of you!!!!
I'm so alone, but all of my friends
But all of my friends got some shit to do
Yeah, all 'em got plans
I call 'em, I'm bad at texting
They never cross me like bad pedestrians
I've been this awkward since adolescence
I don't know how long I had depression
Never no peer-pressure
I'm tryna' get my little pecker off in some girl
I call my BFF, that ain't no secret kept
I fucked then told my cousin
I'm broke, I wasn't buzzin'
I tried to hit a few years, she wasn't budgin'
I'm bogus, left my girl for some shawty
Surely deservin' of all this lonely
"You sad? Tell me, how are you sad?
You got all of these friends, you got all of these fans"
I ain't trust nobody new since 2012, I ain't let nobody in
Jesus got killed for our sins, Walter got killed for a coat
I'm tryna cope, but it's a part of me gone
In this packed room I'm alone
[Chorus: Saba and Daoud]
I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away
I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe
I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away
I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe
Ohhh, ohhh
[Verse 2: Saba]
I'm so alone, just me and my girl
She leave me for work, then leave me for school
She finally home, I leave her for tour
FaceTime me nudity, yeah, all of this new to me, yeah
All of the infidelity when I was 17 been catchin' up
It still feel like she'll catch me cheatin'
Niggas askin' me how tour was
Knowin' I been home like two months
And I seen your ass like two times
Save the small-talk like two dimes
No time, social interaction
Had female friends I found attractive
I tried to fuck but I am no savage
Now we don't speak, we just walk past
If my past could talk
It'd probably reply to the missed calls after all
Cause the friendships that I can't recall
Done turned my heart into camouflage
While the guys I used to play basketball with
Doin' shit that I can't endorse now
With the Lord now, when it pours down
Was alone then, still alone now
[Chorus: Saba and Daoud]
I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away
I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe
I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away
I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe
Ohhh, ohhh
[Part II: SIRENS]
[Verse 1: theMIND]
I'm barely here, how I ain't present?
Yeah, I drift for a second, forgot to reply to your message
But all these years
I been the same in your presence (I'm still here)
Countin' the seconds before I reply to your message
My biggest fear (is that I have to say goodbye another time)
Is that I have to say goodbye another time
(Not like this, not like this, not like this)
So I skip town on our moment, hopefully prolonging this
I don't need nobody new to miss (not like this)
I want you to know
Ooooh, ooh ooh, ohh
[Chorus: Saba]
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now we're lying where the angels, lay, yeah
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now we're lying where the angels, yeah
[Verse 2: Saba]
Ridin' through the city
I'm young, I'm black, I'm guilty
I know one time wanna kill me
They don't know me but they fear me
15 years old with the sticky
They gon' blame it on the marijuana
Hands behind your head
And they won't let up out they lead
But if I move thats disrespect
But if they shoot then that's just that?
And if I run then that look bad?
Drawing they gun right off their hip
I'm probably deservin'
'Cause I know they serve and protect
But they think I'm servin'
Or they think my cellphone's a weapon
Heard that the robber wore a black mask
I fit the description, a.k.a. "nigga"
What is the difference? It's an enigma
We so divided, I'm from Division
Clutch that purse cause of my dreadlocks
Cross that street cause I'm with my friends
Curse every song in hip-hop
Keep telling yourself it's all fair
[Chorus: Saba]
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now we're lying where the angels, lay, yeah
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now we're lying where the-
I just burst out crying listening to this song 😭
“I’m so alone, but alla my friends got some shit to do..”
I felt that. These 20 somethings are hard. My friends and I all have so many responsibilities and things that keep us from being able to be around one another and this shit feels lonely sometimes. I miss my friends, man.
This album finna be my whole playlist for the next month or so
Alonzo Cruz have you heard Smino before
It's still my whole playlist
@@orange1326 🔥🔥🔥✌
Alonzo Cruz for a lifetime fam
still is my playlist lol
3:50 "Sirens" has never been so poignant as it is now, because of recent events. Man, it hit me so hard in the feels today! #BlackLivesMatter
I LOVE THAT PART SO MUCH.
"Jesus got killed for our sins.... Walter got killed for a coat.
I'm trynna cope.
But issa part of me gone."
this man really just perfectly described the loneliness of ptsd.
Love From Saginaw Mi
I woke up this morning and this was playing on Spotify I had to save this
Sirens is unreal. Giving me “Butters” vibes. The sounds and verses in that two minutes is really dope. I’m loving Calligraphy too
Butters by who
and grey
Butters by whom
@@chrisbivvins1080
Butter is a Saba song
@@endless166
Butter is a song made by Saba
Insecure brought me here TA NITE!!!!!🔥🔥🔥
I can’t comprehend how a song can be this good
The way they used this song in the season finale of Insecure. I jumped!
Thanks you saba, i still haven't toughened up over the years but when i hear this i cry. I thought i could live the happy life but it doesnt work that way.
I was actually listening to the spotify radio on my motorcycle when this came on. I was already sold at the first half, but when SIRENS came on I felt true freedom. Wish I could replicate that feeling. Unfortunately the lyrics portray a very real consequence of white supremacy and hate. Now when I listen to this my heart sinks.
I'm old school and I know a classic album when I hear it. I didn't think real music was around anymore. Saba is on heavy rotation. Thank you for allowing my ears to hear beautiful music again.
Real music still exists you just need to look harder for it
@@cucktruck652 He's an oldhead so not only will he not actually look around for all the "real music" that he would want but I assume he calls all the trap shit "fake music" because he can't get with the fact that the genre is evolving to be more than just rapping, and lyrics.
Earl sweatshirt
"Old school" isn't an excuse to not adapt, don't talk about real music when you've only heard old school stuff, it is compositionally some of the weakest music regardless of preference
Song deserves 100mil plus views
Saba is so damn pure! Wow! ✨
lyrics
I'm so alone
But all of my friends, but all of my friends, got some shit to do, yeah
All of 'em got plans, I call 'em up, "my bad, " n' text 'em
They never cross me like bad pedestrians
I been this awkward since adolescence
I don't how long I had depression
Never know no peer-pressure, I'm tryin' to get my little pecker
Offend some girl I call my BFF, that ain't no secret kept
I'm fucked, then tell my cousin how broke I was and bussin'
I tried to hit a few years, she wasn't budgin'
I'm bogus, left my girl for some shawty, shawty
Deservin' all this lonely
You said, "Tell me, how are you sad
You got all of these friends, you got all of these fans"
I ain't trust nobody new since 2012, I ain't let nobody in
Jesus got killed for our sins, Walter got killed for a coat
I'm tryna cope, but it's a part of me gone
And apparently I'm alone
I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away
I seen that skies were grey, I hope to die your slave
I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away
I seen that skies were grey, I hope to die your slave
I'm so alone
Just me and my girl, she leave me for work, then leave me for school
She finally home, I leave her for tour
FaceTime me, nudity, yeah
All of this new to me, yeah
All of the infidelity when I was seventeen
Been catchin' up, I still feel like she catch me cheatin'
Niggas askin' me how tour was
Knowin' I been home like two months
And I seen your ass like two times
They just small-talk like too damn no time, social interaction
Have female friends I found attractive
If I try to fuck, but I am no savage
Now we don't speak, we just walk past
If my past could talk
It'd probably reply to the missed calls after all
'Cause the friendships that I can't recall, done turned my heart into camouflage
While the guys I used to play basketball with
Doin' shit that I can't endorse
Now with the Lord, now it really pours down
What's the lone plans, still alone now
I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away
I seen that skies were grey, I hope to die your slave
I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away
I seen that skies were grey, I hope to die your slave
I'm barely here, how I ain't present
Yeah, I drift for a second
Forgot to reply to your message
But only she, I been the same in your presence
Countin' the seconds, before I reply to your message
My biggest fear, is that I have to say goodbye another time
So I skip town on our moment, hopefully prolongin' this
I don't need nobody new to miss
(I like this)
I want you to know, ooh
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now you're lyin' where the angels lay (yeah)
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now we're lyin' where the angels lay (yeah)
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now you're lyin' where the angels lay (yeah)
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now we're lyin' where the angels, ye
Ridin' through the city
I'm young, I'm black, I'm guilty (ayy)
I know ones that want to kill me
They don't know me but they fear me (ayy)
Fifteen years old with the sticky
They gon' blame it on the marijuana (ayy)
Hands behind your head
And they won't let up out they lead
But if I move that's disrespect
But if they shootin' that's just that
And if I run then that look bad
Drawin' they gun right off the hip
I'm probably deservin', 'cause I know they serve and protect
But they think I'm servin', or they think my cellphone's a weapon
Heard that the robber wore a black mask
I fit the description, a.k.a. nigga, what is the difference
This an enigma, we so divided, I'm from Division
Clutch that purse 'cause of my dreadlocks
Cross that street 'cause I'm with my friends
Curse every song in Hip-Hop
Keep tellin' yourself it's all fair
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now you're lyin' where the angels lay (yeah)
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now we're lyin' where the angels lay (yeah)
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now you're lyin' where the angels lay (yeah)
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now we're lyin' where the-
my favorite cd of 2018 by a long shot... both of Saba’s albums are just able to pull emotions out of me
At this point, this is still my number 2 album after all of these months, second only to TA1300. It's not as widespread or as cheery as Bucket List, but that's definitely not a bad thing. This album is amazing, and somehow Saba still madly underrated.
Aiden K. Right there with you man...
My top 3 is
1) TA13OO
2) Care For Me
3) Swimming
@@ejlea That's a good top 3. Been a bit slow on listening to Swimming though, but I like what I've heard.
Given what I've mostly or completely listened to:
1. DROGAS WAVE- Lupe Fiasco
2. CARE FOR ME- Saba
3. TA1300
4. Veteran- JPEGMAFIA
5. Daytona- Pusha T
6. In Celebration Of Us- Skyzoo
7. Vacation In Hell- Flatbush Zombies
8. Book Of Ryan- Royce Da 5'9"
9. electricity is on our side- Busdriver
10. Elzhi And Krysis Are Jericho Jackson- Jericho Jackson
lets keep this top ten list going
1. KOD- J cole
2. Care for me- Saba
3. TA1300- Denzel Curry
4. Effected- Cozz
5. Vacation in Hell- FBZ
6. Drogas Wave- Lupe
7. Paranoia 2- Dave east
8. Room 25- Noname
9. Carter V
10. Pusha T- Daytona
1. TA13OO
2. CARE FOR ME
3. KOD
4. KIDS SEE GHOSTS
5. Astroworld
1- TA13OO
2- Care for me
3- Daytona
4- DiCaprio 2
5- Astroworld
6- Veteran
7- K.O.D
8- Carter V
9- Victory lap
10- Black panther soundtrack
Saba hits the soul is so many different levels and I can't find the words to express how talented he is but also the production of his songs.
I saw saba perform this live last night and it’s one of the few moments of the last few months where I’ve felt genuinely happy. Now the suicidal thoughts are back but at least I have this 🥲
Saba and Magdalena Bay fan??? We need more people like you here to appreciate good art, friend!
I hope you’re doing well bro ❤
@@ajl7704he dead or he would’ve thanked you
Hope you doing great
Nice pfp
Give Saba his flowers 😢❤
In quarantine, people get the chance to reflect over their lives and I can imagine that this album is being played on repeat for a lot
was excited for flatbush's album but now i got a whole new inventory with this album. thanks saba been needing some good tunes.
Forever a CLASSIC. 290OUTWEST GOAT
Imagine if we got to hear music like this on the radio 1626735227257 times a day...salute Saba.
he’s slowly becoming one of my favorite artist.
"heard the robber wore a black mask, I fit the description a.k.a 'nigga' what is the difference?" I felt that mane...😔
this is dope ill forever be a fan i believe in you forever
this those type of songs that makes life worth it,to live life and not to end it.
Definitely one of the ones I had on repeat while sitting in my car smoking with my 9 on my lap and my kids and their mom in the house clueless. It's been almost 2 years since that night
My spotify alarm woke me up with this song, and this was the best song to wake up to
This entire album was a masterpiece thank you for creating such great art 💜
my favorite song of all time, thanks saba
i listened to this song for the first time back in april 2020 and the timing couldn't be better. i was having some relationship problems, related to cheating, which also led to an ugly fight with the people i used to call my friends, and it was all in the middle of the beggining of the pandemic. i kinda almost did something terrible to an accquaintance and got isolated from my former friends, and months later they have been revealing themselves as huge douchebags, doing shit i just couldn't endorse. some things are meant for the better, even though we don't understand it at first, but it is all part of the learning. stay strong y'all, its still a fucked up reality we're living, but we shall come through
Bro same it was never official bcz i got scared to say yes properly bcz my last ones friends had me fûxķed up on the timing so i thought 4 months was too little so i said i loved her but rn i couldnt call it official she moved on and well heres this song 😅
I recommend u by kendrick lamar bcz its good
Here after the Few Good Things release date was announced. This album changed the way I view music. Truly an incredible project that I’ll always come back to. Can’t wait to see you perform for the first time this year. Best wishes to all
Red led lights ... this song .. a blunt .
VIBE🤝.
FACTS ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT TIME
that intro gives me dopamine.
Big ups from Brasil!
whouaaaa !!!!!!! you are the sun..... it's magical..... C'est formidable ce son !!!!!!!
Funny how the same music can speak to you years later & yrs to come. Really feel like were living in a gif
The real album of the year #2018
This hits different between midnight and 3 am
saba's greatest to this day
still slaps
Part I: BUSY]
[Verse 1: Saba]
I'm so alone, but all of my friends
But all of my friends got some shit to do
Yeah, all 'em got plans
I call 'em, I'm bad at texting
They never cross me like bad pedestrians
I've been this awkward since adolescence
I don't know how long I had depression
Never no peer-pressure
I'm tryna' get my little pecker off in some girl
I call my BFF, that ain't no secret kept
I fucked then told my cousin
I'm broke, I wasn't buzzin'
I tried to hit a few years, she wasn't budgin'
I'm bogus, left my girl for some shawty
Surely deservin' of all this lonely
"You sad? Tell me, how are you sad?
You got all of these friends, you got all of these fans"
I ain't trust nobody new since 2012, I ain't let nobody in
Jesus got killed for our sins, Walter got killed for a coat
I'm tryna cope, but it's a part of me gone
In this packed room I'm alone
[Chorus: Saba & Daoud]
I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away
I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe
I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away
I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe
Ohhh, ohhh
Verse 2: Saba]
I'm so alone, just me and my girl
She leave me for work, then leave me for school
She finally home, I leave her for tour
FaceTime me nudity, yeah, all of this new to me, yeah
All of the infidelity when I was 17 been catchin' up
It still feel like she'll catch me cheatin'
Niggas askin' me how tour was
Knowin' I been home like two months
And I seen your ass like two times
Save the small-talk like two dimes
No time, social interaction
Had female friends I found attractive
I tried to fuck but I am no savage
Now we don't speak, we just walk past
If my past could talk
It'd probably reply to the missed calls after all
Cause the friendships that I can't recall
Done turned my heart into camouflage
While the guys I used to play basketball with
Doin' shit that I can't endorse now
With the Lord now, when it pours down
Was alone then, still alone now
[Chorus: Saba & Daoud]
I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away
I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe
I'm havin' a busy day, I'll hit you back right away
I seen that skies were grey, I hope to God you're safe
Ohhh, ohhh
Part II: SIRENS]
[Verse 1: theMIND]
I'm barely here, how I ain't present?
Yeah, I drift for a second, forgot to reply to your message
But all these years
I been the same in your presence (I'm still here)
Countin' the seconds before I reply to your message
My biggest fear (is that I have to say goodbye another time)
Is that I have to say goodbye another time
(Not like this, not like this, not like this)
So I skip town on our moment, hopefully prolonging this
I don't need nobody new to miss (not like this)
I want you to know
Ooooh, ooh ooh, ohh
[Chorus: Saba]
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now we're lying where the angels, lay, yeah
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now we're lying where the angels, yeah
Verse 2: Saba]
Ridin' through the city
I'm young, I'm black, I'm guilty
I know one time wanna kill me
They don't know me but they fear me
15 years old with the sticky
They gon' blame it on the marijuana
Hands behind your head
And they won't let up out they lead
But if I move thats disrespect
But if they shoot then that's just that?
And if I run then that look bad?
Drawing they gun right off their hip
I'm probably deservin'
'Cause I know they serve and protect
But they think I'm servin'
Or they think my cellphone's a weapon
Heard that the robber wore a black mask
I fit the description, a.k.a. "nigga"
What is the difference? It's an enigma
We so divided, I'm from Division
Clutch that purse cause of my dreadlocks
Cross that street cause I'm with my friends
Curse every song in hip-hop
Keep telling yourself it's all fair
[Chorus: Saba]
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now we're lying where the angels, lay, yeah
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now you're lying where the angels, lay, yeah
Sirens on the way, ayy
Now we're lying where the-
Man your album, right next to Acid Rap and Coloring book for me. You have so many good sounds and your story telling skills are immaculate, the jazz and neo soul especially in Logout, was amazing I literally felt my soul leaving my body to watch myself listening to this album. When I heard you on "Angels" I was like okay he's lit. Didn't listen to you Again imma be real. But this popped up, the same way I discovered Chance, I used to hate his music when I was younger, but now I can relate to y'all more than I ever thought I would. Keep it up, platinum, almost flawless. I'm a musician and I'm 17 btw. Maybe in a crazy future I could become successful enough to make a song with you. All my favorite artists come from Chi but I'm from Atlanta. Noname, Vic, Chance, Saba
ATL REPPINNNGGGG
Check out Mick Jenkins
Keep following your dreams
Acid rap > care for me > coloring book
What about kanye lol
I CANT GET ENOUGH OF THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!! SAAABBBBBAAAAAAAA THIS SONG IS DREAAAMMSSSS!!!!!!!
ts raw asf and polished asf at the same time ts crazy
The part i love the most is how the song changes... 2019 we still here
the goosebumps really hit when he gets serious in the 2nd half.
My year has been busy, and I think it's coming to an end, UA-cam. I got nobody else to tell.
One of the most beautiful songs
Most underrated album of all time
how have i never heard of this man...every song on this album is good af
Saba will hit #1 on the billboards in 2020 with track 3 on his next album
This is really how I've been feeling. Bless this beautiful song fr🤘
This song combo is fire . Idc !! The way the instruments move into that Sirens song goes just TOO hard. Thanks Saba =)
All of a sudden this song is more relevant than ever again in the events of 2020
Im weird. I always love the first half og the song more the more n more i hear it. Sirens is fire.. But busy just puts you in that perspective... I feel people dont feel for the fact of how lowkey depressing the track is.... But it fills in so perfectly for what makes sirens...plus i love tracks where it gives you good picture of a artist mindstate... Emotions... Life.. Going into waters they usually don't tread into... Same with This side by earthgang the more n more i listen to that song... The more i appreciate and love the first half of that song... Second half is amaretsu flames.. But the first half just the part that sets the tone for the whole song and album imo..
Elijah Cesar The first part hits so much harder than the second half for me. I relate to being awkward growing up and having to deal with being by myself a lot
@@themonkeyshead7520 thats why i fucks with busy... Its literally speaking to alot of people right now
instrumental reminds me of moonlight
YO IM SO HYPE
Why is everyone choosing between Sirens and Busy both are S+ Tier
It's impossible to sleep on Saba
This is too lovely ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥
Man this song is slept on tho!!!
Good stuff Saba, keep staying true to yourself. Your sincerity is a blessing
SIRENS GOES NUTS
Found this vinyl in my local record store and it made my life I had to cop it.
Even in February of 2019 I keep coming back to this.
"Jesus got killed for our sins, *Walter got killed for a coat*, I'm trynna cope-"
That line cuts deep.
Too good. Can’t get over how good this whole album is.
When life calls me this is the song ill play for it
This is dope wtf, how I been sleeping on this guy