The second demo (Demo 2) is a notable iteration of the song's development:
Originally recorded between during a period of isolation in Hawaii, the track was intended for her third album but was scrapped after it leaked online. It was later reworked and officially released on April 5, 2023, as a deluxe track for PORTALS . Demo 2 Features & Snippets Melanie Martinez Sirens [Demo 0 2 Snippet 1] ...
"Sirens" was part of a major Dropbox hack in 2021, leading to multiple demo versions (V1 through V4) circulating on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube before the official release. Core Themes Sirens (Demo 2) Lyrics — Melanie Martinez - Dork The second demo (Demo 2) is a notable
"Engraved in our memory, the harm that was done / Our mothers, the witches they banished and burned" . Core Themes Sirens (Demo 2) Lyrics — Melanie
Demo 2 includes central themes found in the final track, such as:
"Drink from the leche of sirens / Summon the sailors in town" .
Early demos like Demo 2 often featured different instrumentation or a less polished "vocoder" sound compared to the final cinematic version.