Signs
Hate a.k.a. IDEA RHYTHM Lyrics
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Suspicion grows,
Wrong situation...
Oh, no-one knows where you've gone to
In the pagan night
And the neon reflections
Spread cadmium white.
You came here looking for something
Hey, take a Polaroid, exit,
And well you might.
Sign the picture, get out of the frame;
Sign the picture, and throw it away.
Sign the picture, sign the picture,
Throw the picture away.
Now she turns her attention
And her camera on you:
This could be all of the moments
That you'll ever live through,
Oh, but your heart beats the rhythm
Of primeval tattoo...
I hear you make your excuses
As you usually do.
Sign the picture, get out of the frame;
Sign the picture, and throw it away;
Sign the picture, sign the picture,
Throw the picture away...
Although it's going to come back.
You've got a certain knack
Of making of such things
Auspicious signs.
The lyrics to "Signs" by Hate a.k.a. IDEA+RHYTHM describe a sense of unease and discomfort in a unfamiliar environment. The opening lines "Wrong drink to order. Suspicion grows, Wrong situation... Oh, no-one knows where you've gone to" sets the tone of the song as the singer is in a place where they feel out of place and not in control of their surroundings. The imagery of "pagan night" and "neon reflections spread cadmium white" evoke a sense of disorientation and confusion.
The second verse introduces the character of a photographer who takes a picture of the singer. The lyrics "This could be all of the moments that you'll ever live through" suggest that the singer is aware of the photographer's intentions to capture their image in this moment. The repetition of the phrase "sign the picture, and throw it away" throughout the song creates a sense of impermanence and transience. The final lines "Although it's going to come back. You've got a certain knack Of making of such things Auspicious signs." suggest that the singer is aware of the significance of this moment, even if they are not fully aware of what it means.
Overall, "Signs" is a song that explores themes of displacement, disorientation, and impermanence. Through the use of vivid imagery and repetitive phrasing, the lyrics capture a sense of unease and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrong drink to order.
Choosing the wrong beverage to consume.
Suspicion grows,
Feeling of skepticism intensifies.
Wrong situation...
Finding oneself in an unfavorable circumstance.
Oh, no-one knows where you've gone to
Anonymity and distance from others.
In the pagan night
Setting of a mysterious and spiritual evening.
And the neon reflections
Bright, artificial lights reflecting through the environment.
Spread cadmium white.
Giving an impression of radiating, chemical light.
You came here looking for something
Pursuit of a particular desire or intention.
But this wasn't it, quite.
Realization that the objective is not met or is incomplete.
Hey, take a Polaroid, exit,
Capture a snapshot, and leave immediately.
And well you might.
It is possible to carry out that suggestion.
Sign the picture, get out of the frame;
Authenticate the image and remove oneself from the scene.
Sign the picture, and throw it away.
Give the photo validation, then discard it.
Sign the picture, sign the picture,
Emphasize the importance of endorsing the photo.
Throw the picture away.
Discard the validated image.
Now she turns her attention
Her focus shifts to your presence.
And her camera on you:
Her lens is capturing footage of you.
This could be all of the moments
These instances may define your existence.
That you'll ever live through,
Possessing potential significance in your lifetime.
Oh, but your heart beats the rhythm
Your pulse corresponds to a primal beat.
Of primeval tattoo...
A mark that stems from an earlier time.
I hear you make your excuses
Hearing rationalizations for your actions.
As you usually do.
Your behavior is customary and unsurprising.
Although it's going to come back.
It will return in some form or another.
You've got a certain knack
You have a particular talent or ability.
Of making of such things
Transforming these situations into something else.
Auspicious signs.
Symbolism suggesting good fortune.
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