Sign Of The Gypsy Queen
April Wine Lyrics
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Brought the man with the warning light
Shouting loud you had better fly
While the darkness can help you hide
Trouble's comin' without control
No one's stayin' that's got a hope
Hurricane at the very least
In the words of the gypsy queen
Sign of the gypsy queen
Pack your things and leave
Word of a woman who knows
Take all your gold and you go
Get my saddle and tie it on
Western wind who is fast and strong
Jump on back, he's good and long
We'll resist till we reach the dawn
Running seems like the best offense
Staying just don't make any sense
No one could ever stop it now
Show the cards of the gypsy town
Sign of the gypsy queen
Pack your things and leave
Word of a woman who knows
Take all your gold and you go
Shadows movin' without a sound
From the hold of the sleepless town
Evil seems to be everywhere
Heed the spirit that brought despair
Trouble's comin' without control
No one's stayin' that's got a hope
Hurricane at the very least
In the words of the gypsy queen
Sign of the gypsy queen
Pack your things and leave
Word of a woman who knows
Take all your gold and you go
Sign of the gypsy queen
Pack your things and leave
Word of a woman who knows
Take all your gold and you go
Sign of the gypsy queen
Pack your things and leave
Word of a woman who knows
Take all your gold and you go
The lyrics of April Wine's "Sign of the Gypsy Queen" tell the story of a impending danger and the call for action to escape it. The opening lyrics paint the picture of an oncoming storm or threat that is impossible to control, and the warning to flee while there is still time. The line "No one's stayin' that's got a hope" suggests that the danger is real and those who hope to survive must act quickly.
The chorus, "Sign of the gypsy queen, pack your things and leave, word of a woman who knows, take all your gold and you go," is a call to action that further emphasizes the urgency of the situation. The advice to "take all your gold" suggests that the threat is not only physical but also financial or economic, and the gypsy queen is seen as a wise woman with insight into the future.
The song continues with the image of a horse as a means of escape, with the lyrics "Get my saddle and tie it on, Western wind who is fast and strong, jump on back, he's good and long, we'll resist till we reach the dawn." The notion of resisting until reaching dawn reinforces the idea that the threat is not something to be taken lightly and that there may be a long and difficult journey ahead.
In summary, the lyrics of "Sign of the Gypsy Queen" use vivid imagery and a sense of urgency to convey the message that danger is imminent and that action must be taken to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Lightning smokes on the hillrise
A dangerous storm is brewing on the horizon.
Brought the man with the warning light
The storm has alerted a watchman to issue a warning to those around.
Shouting loud you had better fly
The warning is urgent and those who can should flee the coming danger.
While the darkness can help you hide
Those who stay may try to hide from the storm.
Trouble's comin' without control
The impending danger is unpredictable and chaotic.
No one's stayin' that's got a hope
Those who have a chance to leave are not staying behind.
Hurricane at the very least
The storm is going to be very severe and extremely dangerous.
In the words of the gypsy queen
A wise woman's words of warning should be heeded.
Sign of the gypsy queen
The warning is a symbol of the power and knowledge the gypsy queen possesses.
Pack your things and leave
Those who can should gather their belongings and evacuate.
Word of a woman who knows
The warning comes from a knowledgeable woman who can see the danger.
Take all your gold and you go
All possessions that can be carried should be taken to ensure survival.
Get my saddle and tie it on
The singer is preparing to evacuate quickly with their horse.
Western wind who is fast and strong
The singer's horse is capable of carrying them away from the danger quickly.
Jump on back, he's good and long
The singer has a good horse they can rely on for a long escape.
We'll resist till we reach the dawn
The artist is determined to persevere against the danger until they have escaped it.
Running seems like the best offense
Fleeing is the best way to protect oneself against the danger.
Staying just don't make any sense
Remaining in the dangerous area is illogical.
No one could ever stop it now
The danger is too great and it is too late to prevent it.
Show the cards of the gypsy town
The artist is revealing the gypsy queen's knowledge of the danger.
Shadows movin' without a sound
Something ominous is moving silently around the artist.
From the hold of the sleepless town
The danger is emerging from a place of unrest and turmoil.
Evil seems to be everywhere
The danger is widespread and pervasive.
Heed the spirit that brought despair
The artist is urging others to listen to the warning and respond accordingly.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lorence Hud
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