Give Me A Sign
The Poodles Lyrics

I hear them sirens call
The singer hears the sound of police sirens, indicating that the authorities are after him.

Bright search lights, run and fall and now I heard
The singer is running from the police and trying to escape by avoiding the bright searchlights. He has heard something that has captured his attention.

They've put a price upon my head
A bounty has been placed on the singer's head, meaning that anyone who captures him will receive a reward for doing so.

They don't stand a chance, they'll catch me when I'm dead
The singer is confident that the police will never catch him alive and that he will only be caught if he dies.

I won't do the time, I've committed no crime
The singer is claiming to be innocent of any wrongdoing and is refusing to accept punishment for a crime that he has not committed.

Give me a sign in the night, you know that I'm waiting
The singer is desperate for a sign or message from someone who cares about him, so he can continue his escape without being caught.

Throw me a line tonight, I'm hoping and I'm praying
The singer is asking for help from someone who can get him out of trouble and onto safe ground so he can avoid the authorities.

Show me you care, oh will you be there?
The singer is pleading with someone he trusts to provide comfort and support, to reassure him that he will not be alone in his struggle.

'Cause I'm rolling the dice and I'm paying the price, I need a sign
The singer is taking a risk by continuing to run from the police and knows that his actions have consequences. He is hoping to receive help from someone who can guide him towards a better outcome.

Dead end streets beating heart
The singer is surrounded by danger and feels like he has nowhere to go.

Grand escape, made an art
The singer is proud of his ability to escape from trouble and sees himself as skilled at avoiding danger.

And now the dogs are loose, sniffing on my trail
The authorities have brought in dogs to track the singer and are getting closer to catching him.

And I speed ahead, I know they're on my tail
The singer is trying to outrun the police but knows that they are still chasing him.

My heart beats like a drum and I'm under the gun
The singer is feeling intense pressure and anxiety from being chased by the police and is fighting to stay calm.

All I'm asking for, I need a sign
The singer is repeating his desire to receive guidance and support from someone who can help him escape from the situation he is in.