Signal
Sonny Moore Lyrics
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A smiling temperament, a sour tongue
Can you see behind the shadows, They poison my eyes.
Something more than weeping angels, burn into my mind.
I won't forget to
I won't forget to
But I won't forget you
But I won't protect you
I won't protect you
But I can't pretend to
I can't pretend to
Sinking on the way to us(?)
Border(?) to a part without a title
There's a part of me, in a part of you, in a little change, in a part of you
There's a part of me, in a part of you, in a little change, in a part of you
I won't forget you
I won't forget you
Someone's gotta keep me alone(?)
I won't forget you
I won't forget you
I won't forget you
I won't forget you
But I can't pretend to
I can't pretend to
Cover this soul/song/sun(?)
But I needed change from you
Cover this soul/song/sun(?)
But I needed change
But I needed change
There's a part of me, in a part of you, in a little chain, in a part of you
There's a part of me, in a part of you, in a little chain, in a part of you
I won't forget you
Someone's gotta keep me alone(?)
Someone's gotta keep me alone(?)
Someone's gotta keep me alone(?)
Cover this soul/song/sun?
But I needed change from you
Cover this soul/song/sun?
But I needed change
But I needed change
The lyrics of Sonny Moore's song Signal is about the complexities of relationships and how memories of past experiences can often haunt us. The opening line, "What is the significance, in playing the part?" suggests that the song is about how people often pretend to be someone they're not to fit in or belong. The following lines, "A smiling temperament, a sour tongue, can you see behind the shadows, they poison my eyes" further emphasizes how some people put up a front while there are deeper issues going on underneath.
The chorus, "I won't forget you, but I won't protect you, but I can't pretend to" suggests that the singer has unresolved feelings towards the other person. They won't forget them, but they also won't protect them from the burdens that come with their relationship. The lines, "There's a part of me, in a part of you, in a little chain, in a part of you" imply that the two people involved in the relationship are fundamentally connected on some level, and their actions and decisions impact each other.
In the end, the lyrics suggest that the singer is seeking change and growth from their usual patterns. The lines, "Cover this soul/song/sun, but I needed change from you" implies that the singer is looking for change and that they can't continue the way things were. Overall, the lyrics of Signal are open to interpretation but are a reflection of longing, regret, and the yearning for change.
Line by Line Meaning
What is the significance, in playing the part?
What is the importance of pretending to be someone else?
A smiling temperament, a sour tongue
Acting happy while feeling unhappy
Can you see behind the shadows, They poison my eyes.
Do you understand the hidden pain that hurts me?
Something more than weeping angels, burn into my mind.
Memories that hurt more than the saddest things in existence.
I won't forget to
I promise to remember
But I won't forget you
But I cannot forget you
I won't protect you
I will not save you
But I can't pretend to
But I cannot act like everything is okay
Sinking on the way to us(?)
Going down a bad path
Border(?) to a part without a title
Going to a place or feeling that cannot be easily defined
There's a part of me, in a part of you, in a little change, in a part of you
We are connected and influence each other, no matter how small the change may be.
Someone's gotta keep me alone(?)
I need someone to leave me alone sometimes
Cover this soul/song/sun(?)
Hide or protect my emotions, music, or pain
But I needed change from you
But I needed things to be different between us
But I needed change
But I needed things to be different overall
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.