Electric Light Lyrics

Lyric discussion by fishbellyface 

Cover art for Electric Light lyrics by PJ Harvey

I think the girl in the song is being stalked and is eventually murdered ("sirens rising").

I think the 'sirens' might refer to Greek mythology, since the backing vocal that comes in with this line sounds like I imagine these so-called sirens would sound. They are described as seductresses who lured men to their island with their singing, which could very well fit with the theme of prostitution that bruise violet mentioned. Prostitutes standing on the corners of streets and luring men towards them with their looks/clothing.

Could also be the sirens of police cars/ambulances, though.