Signs
Caskets Lyrics


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Listen to me
I'm not saying it's impossible, maybe I just need a little sympathy
Though I'm guessing it would help if I opened up my heart to somebody
I may feel a little better if I could just get my conscience clear
I want to disappear

And I've seen the life dragged out of me
But I'm wasting breath on every broken dream
I'll wait for an answer
So this spark inside of me can burn bright enough to keep me company

(I see that)

We're all waiting for an answer but we don't see the signs
I'm hiding in the background while they all live their lives
There's so much time left but time scares me the most
Counting down the days until I am not alone

Look at me
Look at the state of my fate, I'm fading away, my anxiety
I'm at war with myself, maybe someone can help?
But I'm positive that with a little bit of strength I can turn this around
And separate the darkest of days, step into the light again

(I see that)

We're all waiting for an answer but we don't see the signs
I'm hiding in the background while they all live their lives
There's so much time left but time scares me the most
Counting down the days until I am not alone

I might find myself once I put myself through hell
Or maybe I need it a minute to realize that my life's falling away
Listen to me
I'm not saying it's impossible, maybe I just need a little sympathy
Though I'm guessing it would help if I opened my heart

We're all waiting for an answer but we don't see the signs
I'm hiding in the background while they all live their lives




There's so much time left but time scares me the most
Counting down the days until I am not alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Casket's song Signs seem to convey the feeling of being lost and alone, and purposefully hiding in the background while everyone else seems to go on with their lives. The singer acknowledges that maybe opening up their heart to someone or finding a little sympathy could help them feel better, but they are still struggling with themselves. They have seen the life "dragged out" of them, and they feel as though they are wasting their breath on broken dreams. Despite this, they continue to wait for an answer, hoping that they will find the spark inside of them that will keep them company.


The chorus emphasizes the idea that everyone is waiting for an answer, but they don't see the signs that could guide them. The singer is scared of time because it is counting down the days until they are no longer alone. They feel as though they are fading away and struggling with anxiety, and they may need to put themselves through hell to find themselves again. The song ends with the repeated assertion that they are waiting for an answer and hoping to find it soon.


Overall, Signs seems to be a song about struggling with loneliness and the feeling of being lost. The singer is searching for a way to connect with others and find their purpose, but they are struggling to find the signs that will guide them on their journey.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen to me
I want someone to pay attention to me


I'm not saying it's impossible, maybe I just need a little sympathy
I don't believe it's impossible to feel better, but I need someone to understand and care


Though I'm guessing it would help if I opened up my heart to somebody
I think it would be helpful if I shared my feelings with someone


I may feel a little better if I could just get my conscience clear
I think I would feel less burdened and guilty if I could resolve some of my inner conflicts


I want to disappear
I feel so overwhelmed that I wish I could escape from my problems


And I've seen the life dragged out of me
I feel like life has depleted my energy and happiness


But I'm wasting breath on every broken dream
I'm losing hope because all of my aspirations have failed


I'll wait for an answer
I'm waiting for a solution or guidance


So this spark inside of me can burn bright enough to keep me company
I need to rekindle my passion and motivation to keep me going


We're all waiting for an answer but we don't see the signs
Everyone is searching for meaning, but we don't recognize the clues or indications


I'm hiding in the background while they all live their lives
I feel invisible and unimportant as others go about their daily lives


There's so much time left but time scares me the most
The idea of having a lot of time left to face my problems is daunting and frightening


Counting down the days until I am not alone
I'm looking forward to the day when I can connect with someone and not feel so isolated


Look at me
I want attention and recognition


Look at the state of my fate, I'm fading away, my anxiety
I'm deteriorating and my anxiety is taking over


I'm at war with myself, maybe someone can help?
I'm struggling internally and wondering if someone can assist me


But I'm positive that with a little bit of strength I can turn this around
I believe that if I can muster up some resilience, I can improve my situation


And separate the darkest of days, step into the light again
I want to leave behind my difficult times and find happiness and positivity


I might find myself once I put myself through hell
I may need to endure hardship before I can rediscover my true self


Or maybe I need it a minute to realize that my life's falling away
Perhaps I just need some time to understand that my life is taking a wrong direction




Writer(s): Calvin Broadus, Lonnie Lee Simmons, Pharrell Williams, Charles Lee Wilson, Chad Hugo, Rudolph Taylor

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dimitrisakrivakis2362

Listen to me,

I'm not saying it's impossible.
Maybe I just need a little sympathy.
Though I'm guessing it would help
If I opened my heart to somebody,
I may feel a little better,
If I could just get my conscience clear.
I want to disappear.
I've seen the life dragged out of me,
But I'm wasting breath (i'm wasting breath),
On every broken dream.
I'll wait for an answer,
So this spark inside of me,
Can burn bright enough to keep me company.
I see that
We're all waiting for an answer
But we don't see the signs.
I'm Hiding in the background while,
They all live their lives.
There's so much time left,
But time scares me the most,
Counting down the days until,
I am not alone.
Look at me,
Look at the state of my of my fate,
I'm fading away.
My anxiety,
I'm at war with my self,
Maybe someone can help?
But I'm positive,
That with a little bit of strength,
I can turn this around.
And separate,
The darkest of days,
Step into the light again.
I see that
We're all waiting for an answer
But we don't see the signs.
I'm hiding in the background while,
They all live their lives.
There's so much time left,
But time scares me the most,
Counting down the days until,
I am not alone.
I might find myself,
Once I put myself through hell.
Or maybe i need it,
A minute to realise,
That my life's falling away.
Listen to me,
I'm not saying it's impossible,
Maybe I just need a little sympathy.
Though I'm guessing it would help,
If I opened my heart...
We're all waiting for an answer,
But we don't see the signs.
I'm hiding in the background while,
They all live their lives.
There's so much time left,
But time scares me the most,
Counting down the days until,
I am not alone.



All comments from YouTube:

@robertwoodward4992

Just found these guys and I am 58 and love this band good shit

@caskets_band

Glad to hear it. Always nice to know people of any age can relate and enjoy our music πŸ’›πŸ’›

@lyarpvp

These four lines hit me the hardest. The lyrics to my life.

"There's so much time left,
But time scares me the most,
Counting down the days until,
I am not alone."

@caskets_band

Lyar We are glad that the lyrics have found their way to you.
All our love to you πŸ’›

@charlesmitchell9690

it's definitely interesting in many ways from meeting God to being with someone who's more than just a dream or an image that is distant. I dig it a lot.

@tirathielfey

@@caskets_band I'm so happy I just stumbled upon you guys tonight. You're my new favorite band for sure. Please stop in NJ on your inevitable tour :)

@leetaylor5954

Literally saw this comment as this was said in the song, it’s a sign!

@Matp345

Shredric Diggory I agree. Please come to NJ. These lyrics and how they are sang is incredible.

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@omarjordan95

I only found one problem with this song, it ends

@nubbayeue1062

Now you just gotta play it on loop... :) I'm definitely guilty of it!

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