Waiting for a Sign
Savages Lyrics


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You don't like their manners
You don't like there face
You turn yourself away
From the man who madly drinks
Now you find your nights deeper
Without anyone else
Without anyone else around
Waiting for a sign
Waiting for a sign
Waiting for a sign
I'm waiting for a sign
I'm waiting for a sign
I'm waiting

You introduced me to
Different kind of lovers
You told me to walk through
Different kind of tunnels
I guess love by nature
Suited to your face
Something hard to get
But easy to embrace

Waiting for a sign
Waiting for a sign
Waiting for a sign
I'm waiting for a sign




I'm waiting for a sign
I'm waiting

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Savages' song Waiting for a Sign revolve around themes of isolation, loneliness, and waiting for a sense of direction or purpose. The first stanza expresses a sense of disgust towards someone, possibly an alcoholic or addict, who the singer distances themselves from. The subsequent lines speak to the singer's realization that this attempt to distance oneself has resulted in increased isolation, "you find your nights deeper / without anyone else around."


The chorus centers on the phrase "waiting for a sign," repeating it three times each time. This phrase speaks to a desire for guidance or a sense of purpose, waiting for something external to tell the singer where they should be going or what they should be doing. The verses add some depth to this, with the second stanza detailing the singer's experiences with love and how it was presented to them, but ultimately leaving the singer feeling unsure and uncertain.


The overall mood of the song is one of melancholy and unfulfilled longing. The singer is searching for something they haven't found, waiting for something to make sense or provide direction. The themes of isolation and the struggle to connect with others are particularly poignant in today's digital age, where it can be easy to feel disconnected despite the constant stream of information and interaction.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't like their manners
You disapprove of their behavior and customs


You don't like their face
You have an aversion to their appearance


You turn yourself away
You distance yourself from them


From the man who madly drinks
You're avoiding the man who drinks excessively


Now you find your nights deeper
Your nights have become more profound


Without anyone else around
You're alone


Waiting for a sign
You're waiting for guidance or direction


I'm waiting for a sign
You're hoping for some sort of indication or signal


You introduced me to
You revealed a new experience to me


Different kind of lovers
A romantic preference that is unconventional


You told me to walk through
You suggested that I venture through


Different kind of tunnels
A path or journey that's unusual


I guess love by nature
I suspect that love fundamentally


Suited to your face
Fits you flawlessly


Something hard to get
Something challenging to obtain


But easy to embrace
But effortless to accept




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ayse Yolander Hassan, Camille Berthomier, Fay Geraldine Milton, Gemma Louise Thompson

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