The album 'Place Vendome' saw issue through Frontiers in Europe during October 2005, with international licensing going out to Avalon Marquee in Japan, Hellion Records in Brazil, Melodicpia in South Korea, Rock Empire in Taiwan and Irond Records in Russia. Following release, Kiske, who had earlier vowed never to record Hard Rock or Heavy Metal again, issued a statement claiming that the Place Vendome material he had originally sang on was AOR and that Dennis Ward had later added more substantial guitars
Sign Of The Times
Place Vendome Lyrics
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Their mourning has just begun
It's so hard to hear those lonesome cries
When nobody's listening
You can't jump the barricades
Keeps you down on your knees
Getting hard enough to take the pain
It's better to believe the lies
Then to let them know how you feel
All you've got is what you see
You don't know!
That we are not alone,
It's one collective soul, be aware!
Like a bullet unforgiving, shot through your heart
On a wing and a prayer we see the changes unfolding
Like a drifter we'll be living in a world of sorrow
Can't you see we're following the sign of the times?
Chasing shadows in the night
Tension grows in the air
Paranoia takes its toll
Got to stop the show!
Turn off that guiding light
It isn't worth the fight, walk away!
Like a bullet unforgiving, shot through your heart
On a wing and a prayer we see the changes unfolding
Like a drifter we'll be living in a world of sorrow
Can't you see we're following the sign, the sign of the times?
And nobody's listening…
Just be aware!
Like a bullet unforgiving, shot through your heart
On a wing and a prayer we see the changes unfolding
Like a drifter we'll be living in a world of sorrow
Can't you see we're following the sign of the times?
Chasing shadows without a reason
Like a bullet unforgiving, shot through your heart
Can't you see we're following the sign of the times?
The lyrics to "Sign Of Times" by Place Vendome express a sense of despair and frustration towards the world we live in. The song begins with a paradoxical statement about the morning sun and mourning, indicating that even when things seem bright, there can still be pain and sadness lurking underneath. The following lines describe the isolation that comes with feeling ignored and unheard. The barricades we face keep us down and it becomes hard to take the pain. However, the song offers some hope by stating that we are not alone, we are one collective soul.
The chorus begins with a sharp metaphor: "Like a bullet unforgiving shot through your heart." This depicts the harsh reality of the times we live in, and how change can come suddenly and painfully. The following lines continue the metaphor with phrases like "On a wing and a prayer we see the changes unfolding" and "Like a drifter we'll be living in a world of sorrow." The songwriters seem to be saying that we must rely on faith and hope in order to move forward amidst the chaos.
The second verse talks about the paranoia and tension that arise from living in troubled times. There is a sense of urgency to "stop the show" and turn off the "guiding light" that may be leading us in the wrong direction. The song ends by repeating the chorus, emphasizing that we must be aware and persevere through the struggles we face.
Line by Line Meaning
They wake to see the morning sun
They wake up to face another day
Their mourning has just begun
Their grief and sadness has just started
It's so hard to hear those lonesome cries
It's difficult to listen to the cries of loneliness
When nobody's listening
No one is paying attention
You can't jump the barricades
You can't avoid the obstacles
Keeps you down on your knees
It makes you feel powerless
Getting hard enough to take the pain
It's becoming difficult to endure the suffering
They won't break you!
Don't let them defeat you
It's better to believe the lies
It's easier to believe falsehoods
Then to let them know how you feel
Rather than expressing your true emotions
All you've got is what you see
You only have your perception to rely on
You don't know!
You're not entirely sure
That we are not alone,
We are not isolated individuals
It's one collective soul, be aware!
We are all connected, be conscious of this fact
Like a bullet unforgiving, shot through your heart
A painful experience that shakes you to your core
On a wing and a prayer we see the changes unfolding
Hopeful yet unsure about the changes happening
Like a drifter we'll be living in a world of sorrow
We'll be wandering aimlessly in a miserable world
Can't you see we're following the sign of the times?
Can't you see that we're adapting to the current circumstances?
Chasing shadows in the night
Pursuing something that is elusive and intangible
Tension grows in the air
The atmosphere becomes increasingly stressful
Paranoia takes its toll
Suffering negative effects from irrational fear
Got to stop the show!
We need to stop what's happening
Turn off that guiding light
Abandon the source of guidance
It isn't worth the fight, walk away!
It's not worth arguing about, leave it be
And nobody's listening…
No one seems to be paying any attention
Just be aware!
Stay conscious or take note
Chasing shadows without a reason
Pursuing something pointlessly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN PIERRE WARD, CHARLIE C. VANHEES, JEAN JOSEPH KLUGER
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