Sign
J.A.M Lyrics

Here is a rainbow for your hair
This is a gift for you, a symbol of hope and beauty in a world that can be dark and ugly.

Here is another sign of the times
Here is another indication that the world is changing, that things are getting harder or more complicated.

We live we die
Life is fleeting, and we must make meaning of it ourselves in the time we have.

We laugh we cry
Life is full of ups and downs, and we experience joy and pain along the way.

We know not why
Despite our attempts to understand it, life can be inexplicable, and we may not know why things happen the way they do.

Lipstick 'n leather wear 'n tear
Beauty and toughness exist together in this world, and both are subject to the wear and tear of time and experience.

Of another sign of the times
This is yet another indication that the world is changing, and beauty and toughness are subject to change as well.

We're chained and bound
In this world, we are tethered to certain circumstances or situations, and we must contend with them in order to find our freedom.

Hard lines, crack down
The strictures of this world can feel oppressive, and we may feel like we're being forced into a narrow space or subjected to harsh scrutiny.

On stony ground
This world can be unforgiving, and we may feel like we're trying to plant ourselves and grow in soil that is barren and difficult.

Here is a taste of here and now
This is a reminder to stay present in the moment, to savor what we have right now rather than worrying too much about what's to come.

Red is the bloody sign of the times
The color red can signify passion, but it can also signify pain and bloodshed, which are often part of the changes happening in the world.

The bride stripped bare
This line could be interpreted in many ways, but it suggests that something or someone is being stripped down to their essence, perhaps a symbol of vulnerability.

Of all despair
This vulnerability may involve confronting despair, or it may involve shedding despair to reveal something raw and true underneath.

We're cut but we don't care
Sometimes we may be hurt by the changes in the world, but we are resilient and will persevere regardless.

Light up in anger I'll be there
This may suggest that the artist is willing to fight alongside another person who is feeling angry or threatened.

Fight for a sign of the times
This is a call to action, a reminder that we must be willing to fight for something that we believe is important during this time of change and uncertainty.

Bent on a life between the lines
Perhaps this suggests that the singer is trying to find a life in the gray area between conflicting forces.

End on a sign of the times
The song seems to conclude with a reminder that we are living through a period of profound change, and that we must be aware of the signs around us in order to navigate this new world.