A Fortune In Lies

The speaker looks back on a time when a group seemed united and unaware of danger. Later, that memory is questioned: someone’s promises have led the speaker into temptation and confusion. By the end, the speaker directly accuses this person of profiting from deception and keeping something powerful alive. The mood shifts from uncertain recollection to betrayal and anger.

“Sirensong” suggests an attractive but dangerous call: the speaker says they once did not hear it, implying they failed to notice the lure of false promises. “Make a fortune in lies” presents deception as something that can bring real rewards, while “keep a giant alive” may mean sustaining a large, harmful system or illusion. “Ride the red” is unclear; it could suggest indulging in excitement, danger, or a force represented by the color red, but the lyrics do not explain it.

The quoted dream of a world where “everything was right,” followed by waking up, makes happiness seem temporary and possibly unreal. “A hero in frozen water” also offers a striking but unexplained image: it may suggest someone trapped, preserved, or unable to act. These details leave room for different readings. The song may describe personal betrayal, a broader pattern of manipulation, or both; the lyrics do not identify exactly who the “giant” is or what the red represents.