Signs
Badmarsh Shri & UK Apache Lyrics
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Do you know what ear-rings mean?
Do you know what bald head means?
Can you read the signs yet?
Do you know what high rise means?
Do you know what columns mean?
Do you know what ruins mean?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read the signs?
Do you know what Malboro means?
Do you know what Guinness means?
Do you know what acid means?
Can you read the signs yet?
Do you know what lycra means?
Do you know what rubber means?
Do you know what leather means?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read the signs?
Can you read this graffiti?
Can you decode this information?
Can you work out what they're saying to you?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read this graffiti?
Can you decode this information?
Can you work out what they're saying to you?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read the signs?
Do you know what brick means?
Do you know what marble means?
Do you know what concrete means?
Can you read the signs yet?
Do you know what Spurs means?
Do you know what Arsenal means?
Do you know what Millwall means?
Can you read the signs yet?
Do you know what Escort means?
Do you know what Golf means?
Do you know what XJS means?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read the signs?
Can you feel the real intention?
Can you discern the subtle meaning?
Can you see all the implications?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you feel the real intention?
Can you discern the subtle meaning?
Can you see all the implications?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read the signs?
Do you know what red means?
Do you know what roses mean?
Do you know what danger means?
Can you read the signs yet?
Do you know what Peckham means?
Do you know what Camden means?
Do you know what Soho means?
Can you read the signs yet?
Do you know what candles mean?
Do you know what crosses mean?
Do you know what purple means?
Can you read the signs yet?
Do you know what pizza land means?
Do you know what Berni Inn means?
Do you know what Burger King means?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read the signs?
Can you read this graffiti?
Can you decode this information?
Can you work out what they're saying to you?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read this graffiti?
Can you decode this information?
Can you work out what they're saying to you?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read the signs yet?
Can you read the signs?
What are you trying to say now?
What are you trying to say now?
What you gonna say?
The lyrics of Badmarsh/Shriekback's "Signs" pose a series of questions about the meaning behind various symbols and signs in modern society. The song hints at the idea that these signs are laden with deeper implications that are not always obvious to us. The song's first verse asks about the meaning behind various physical attributes like black clothing, earrings, and bald heads, while the second verse poses similar questions about architectural features like high rise buildings, columns, and ruins. The song then moves on to question the meaning behind brands like Marlboro, Guinness, and Burger King, as well as cultural destinations like Peckham, Camden, and Soho. Finally, the song concludes with the repeated question, "What are you trying to say now? What you gonna say?"
The song can be seen as a critique of how modern society is overloaded with signs and symbols, to the point where we may not even be aware of what they mean or their consequences. In posing these questions, the song is challenging us to think more critically about the messages we receive from the world around us and to be more vigilant in our interpretation of these signs.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know what black means?
Do you understand the cultural significance of the color black?
Do you know what ear-rings mean?
Are you familiar with the symbolism behind wearing earrings?
Do you know what bald head means?
Do you recognize the stereotypes or beliefs associated with a bald head?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Do you know what high rise means?
Are you familiar with the architectural and cultural connotations of a high-rise building?
Do you know what columns mean?
Do you understand the symbolism behind the use of columns in architecture?
Do you know what ruins mean?
Are you familiar with the cultural and historical meaning behind the concept of ruins?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Can you read the signs?
Are you able to recognize the subtle meanings or messages being conveyed in your surroundings?
Do you know what Malboro means?
Are you familiar with the cultural context and connotations associated with the brand name Marlboro?
Do you know what Guinness means?
Are you familiar with the cultural context and connotations associated with the brand name Guinness?
Do you know what acid means?
Do you understand the cultural and historical significance of the term acid?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Do you know what lycra means?
Are you familiar with the cultural context and connotations associated with the fabric lycra?
Do you know what rubber means?
Do you understand the cultural and historical significance of the material rubber?
Do you know what leather means?
Are you familiar with the cultural context and connotations associated with the material leather?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Can you read the signs?
Are you able to recognize the subtle meanings or messages being conveyed in your surroundings?
Can you feel the real intention?
Are you able to sense the true motivation or underlying meaning behind a situation?
Can you discern the subtle meaning?
Are you able to perceive the hidden or underlying message in a situation?
Can you see all the implications?
Are you aware of all the potential consequences or results of a situation?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Can you feel the real intention?
Are you able to sense the true motivation or underlying meaning behind a situation?
Can you discern the subtle meaning?
Are you able to perceive the hidden or underlying message in a situation?
Can you see all the implications?
Are you aware of all the potential consequences or results of a situation?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Can you read the signs?
Are you able to recognize the subtle meanings or messages being conveyed in your surroundings?
Do you know what red means?
Are you familiar with the cultural associations and symbolism behind the color red?
Do you know what roses mean?
Are you aware of the cultural and symbolic significance of roses?
Do you know what danger means?
Are you familiar with the various cultural associations and meanings of the concept of danger?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Do you know what Peckham means?
Are you familiar with the cultural and historical significance of the London neighborhood of Peckham?
Do you know what Camden means?
Are you familiar with the cultural and historical significance of the London neighborhood of Camden?
Do you know what Soho means?
Are you familiar with the cultural and historical significance of the London neighborhood of Soho?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Do you know what candles mean?
Are you familiar with the spiritual and cultural connotations associated with candles?
Do you know what crosses mean?
Are you familiar with the religious and cultural significance of crosses?
Do you know what purple means?
Are you familiar with the cultural associations and symbolism behind the color purple?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Do you know what pizza land means?
Are you familiar with the cultural context and connotations associated with the phrase pizza land?
Do you know what Berni Inn means?
Are you aware of the cultural and historical significance of the British chain of restaurants known as Berni Inn?
Do you know what Burger King means?
Are you familiar with the cultural and historical significance of the fast food chain Burger King?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Can you read the signs?
Are you able to recognize the subtle meanings or messages being conveyed in your surroundings?
Can you read this graffiti?
Are you able to decipher or understand the meaning behind the spray-painted words or pictures?
Can you decode this information?
Are you able to interpret or understand the meaning behind a particular set of data or facts?
Can you work out what they're saying to you?
Are you able to understand the intended message or meaning behind a particular communication?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Can you read this graffiti?
Are you able to decipher or understand the meaning behind the spray-painted words or pictures?
Can you decode this information?
Are you able to interpret or understand the meaning behind a particular set of data or facts?
Can you work out what they're saying to you?
Are you able to understand the intended message or meaning behind a particular communication?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Can you read the signs yet?
Have you become aware of the hidden messages or meanings in the world around you?
Can you read the signs?
Are you able to recognize the subtle meanings or messages being conveyed in your surroundings?
What are you trying to say now?
What message are you attempting to communicate at this moment?
What are you trying to say now?
What message are you attempting to communicate at this moment?
What you gonna say?
What message do you intend to communicate next?
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Roba Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATTHEW DAVID N CANTOR, CLEMENT N DODD, ASTON N HARVEY, ABDUL N LAFTA, LINCOLN N MINOTT, JOHN N MOORE, ANTONIO
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