Turn Signals Are Still Cool
The Gothsicles Lyrics


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When you're in a lane
And you
Suddenly deviate
You make me feel ashamed
For my own
Wisconsin license plate

I can't read your mind
I'm not in
The Psychic Friends Network
So you must signal your directional intentions
Or watch me go berserk
(On you)

In the lanes
You must signal
On the off-ramp
You still must signal
You demonstrate your gaping lack of any driving skill
'Cause turn signals are not optional

The lines on the road are
Clearly marked, but you're
Drifting like a raft
How did you ever get a valid driver's license?
Was it blackmail, bribery or witchcraft?

In the lanes
You must signal
On the off-ramp
You still must signal
You demonstrate your gaping lack of any driving skill
'Cause turn signals are not optional

And if the lead guy at the light
Gets his left signal on too late
Make sure you get that blinker on
Before you circumnavigate

This is the type thing that
Shouldn't be so hard




I don't think it's that hard
Is it really that hard?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Gothsicles’ song “Turn Signals Are Still Cool” critique drivers who fail to use their turn signals. The opening verse expresses the singer’s frustration with drivers who suddenly change lanes without signaling, causing the singer to feel ashamed of his own Wisconsin license plate. The second verse sarcastically suggests that drivers cannot expect others to read their minds, and that they must signal their intentions. The chorus emphasizes the importance of using turn signals, stating that they are not optional, and criticizing drivers for demonstrating a “gaping lack” of driving skill when they fail to use them. The final verse ironically questions how such drivers ever obtained their licenses, and suggests that they use witchcraft, bribery, or blackmail.


Overall, the lyrics of “Turn Signals Are Still Cool” serve as a humorous satire of the frustrating and dangerous behavior of many drivers on the road. Through its lyrics, the song highlights the importance of using turn signals and criticizes those who fail to use them, encouraging safer and more courteous driving habits.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're in a lane
While driving in your own lane on the road


And you
If you


Suddenly deviate
Suddenly change direction or swerve out of your lane


You make me feel ashamed
You make me embarrassed


For my own
Because of my


Wisconsin license plate
License plate from Wisconsin, a state in the U.S.


I can't read your mind
I don't know what you're thinking


I'm not in
I'm not a part of


The Psychic Friends Network
A popular telephone psychic service in the 1990s


So you must signal your directional intentions
Therefore, you need to use your turn signals to indicate where you're going


Or watch me go berserk
Or else, I will lose control or become extremely angry


In the lanes
While you're driving within your lane


You must signal
You have to use your turn signals


On the off-ramp
When you're exiting the highway


You still must signal
You still have to use your turn signals


You demonstrate your gaping lack of any driving skill
You show that you're a bad driver


'Cause turn signals are not optional
Because using turn signals is not a choice, it's a requirement


The lines on the road are
The markings on the street are


Clearly marked, but you're
Easy to see, however you're


Drifting like a raft
Moving aimlessly, like a boat on the water


How did you ever get a valid driver's license?
How were you able to pass the driver's test and get a license to drive?


Was it blackmail, bribery or witchcraft?
Did you use unethical or supernatural means to obtain your license?


And if the lead guy at the light
And if the first driver stopped at a traffic light


Gets his left signal on too late
Indicates he's turning left too late


Make sure you get that blinker on
Make sure you turn on your turn signal


Before you circumnavigate
Before you go around him to continue on your route


This is the type thing that
The act of using turn signals is something


Shouldn't be so hard
Should be simple or easy


I don't think it's that hard
I believe it's not difficult


Is it really that hard?
Is it truly that difficult?




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