"Please Come Home" is very proggy, but it’s more about atmosphere than technical expertise, inspired by his love of science fiction and interest in the evolution of the human race.
Sigma
Lonely Robot Lyrics
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Ignorant lack of care
Distraction, retraction of truth
A window on this world
A glittering flag unfurled
So easy, to fall into blindness
Sigma, Sigma
Sigma, Sigma
All along the signs were there staring back at you
This fact you can't avoid
A beacon in the void
Ten thousand lights to blaze the way
The warmth of distant suns
Concealed all along
So lift the shadow off the lie
Sigma, Sigma
Now the writing on the wall can never bury you
Sigma, Sigma
All along the signs were there staring back at you
The Lonely Robot's song Sigma is about how the signs were always there, but people are too ignorant to care. The ignorance and distraction of the truth make it easy to fall into blindness. However, the signs were staring back at us all along, and we couldn't ignore it anymore. Even though the truth was concealed, it was always there. The song makes a point that sometimes people do not recognize the sign that something is wrong, and they fall into ignorance leaving the truth behind.
The repetition of the word Sigma means the end, and how the truth will always come forward, and one will not be able to bury it. It is intriguing to see how the song can relate to most of the situations in life, whether it is personal or in a larger context. The warmth of distant suns represents a guide towards light, and the ten thousand lights show how much there is to overcome.
The song is an inspiring reminder to look up and pay attention to the signs that surround us. It’s urging us to lift the shadow off the lie that we have been living, to face the truth, and be prepared to face the consequences. It is a song about confronting the harsh reality of life and not neglecting what we see before us.
Line by Line Meaning
The signs were always there
There were clear indications or warnings of something present from the start
Ignorant lack of care
Not paying attention, careless or negligent behavior due to lack of awareness
Distraction, retraction of truth
Being distracted or diverted from the truth, choosing to ignore or deny reality
A window on this world
An opening or glimpse into the world around us, a way of seeing what is happening
A glittering flag unfurled
Something new, exciting or promising is being presented, like a flag of opportunity being raised
So easy, to fall into blindness
It is all too easy to be blind to what is happening, to not see the truth and be unaware of the reality around us
Sigma, Sigma
This phrase is repeated as a chorus throughout the song, symbolizing the unveiling of the truth or the realization of something important
Now the writing on the wall can never bury you
The truth has been exposed, and it cannot be covered up or kept hidden
All along the signs were there staring back at you
All of the warning signs and indications were present the whole time, but you were not paying attention or ignoring them
This fact you can't avoid
The reality of the situation can no longer be ignored or denied
A beacon in the void
A guiding light or signal in the darkness or emptiness, pointing the way forward
Ten thousand lights to blaze the way
Many sources of illumination or clarity have emerged, making it clear what needs to be done or what is happening
The warmth of distant suns
A comforting source of light and energy that was always present but not initially noticed
Concealed all along
Something was hidden or not visible before, but now it has been revealed
So lift the shadow off the lie
Remove the veil or cover on the truth, exposing what was hidden and revealing the reality
All along the signs were there staring back at you
This line is repeated again to drive home the point that the truth was always present and visible, but the person was not seeing it
Writer(s): John Mitchell
Contributed by Katherine F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Parrish_Muhoberac
@John Mitchell, I know for a fact that your music is absolutely TIMELESS. And I know I've posted such similar comments on other musical projects you've done. I just have to say it again, because EVERYONE in this world should have the same appreciation for it, whether they are professional musicians or not. Thank you.
@XanAxDdu
john mitchell creates everywhere very very good music and fine playing i wanna thank him from here, from rome, italy ciao
@kieronbowker9983
Mitchell. You git. It is another golden thing. :)
@DmitryKrasitsky
Fantastic! Long live Art and Prog!
@jeffreygrove
Mr. Robot certainly has a knack for gigantic, arena-size (forgive the pun) choruses that get stuck in my head!
@katemurphy1915
John Mitchell creates great music!!!
@theadamblock
Glad he joined Frost*. I wasn't familiar with him before and now I'm digging into his solo stuff. Good shit.
@psychodelian
another unfortunately well kept secret. This is wonderful stuff.
@yubbauk
Pure bliss
@lastknight8041
Excellent song.