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Paris Jackson: Friend's Overdose Turned Into Song
12 Aug
Summary
- Paris Jackson's song 'Sirens' details a friend's overdose.
- She performed first aid until paramedics arrived.
- Sobriety wasn't embraced until over a year later.

Paris Jackson has shared the deeply personal inspiration behind her song "Sirens," detailing a traumatic event involving a friend's overdose.
Appearing on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Jackson explained that her friend overdosed on drugs she provided. She recounted the critical moments where she administered first aid, keeping her friend alive until emergency services arrived.
Paramedics later informed Jackson that her quick actions likely prevented severe brain damage or worse for her friend. Despite the intensity of this life-saving experience, Jackson stated that she did not embrace sobriety until over a year after the event, highlighting that true recovery requires personal readiness.
The song "Sirens," written in either 2021 or 2022, was eventually added to her current album after she felt it aligned with the overall theme.