Sign Of The Times
Three Days Grace Lyrics


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This is a sign of the times
Another mountain to climb
The sun burns as hot as the flame in the devil’s eyes
This is a sign of the times
Another mountain to climb
The sun burns as hot as the flame in the devil’s eyes

There’s chaos on the rise
The sky is raining knives
We have mistaken
The toll that is taken on you and I
You and I
You and I
You and I

There’s chaos on the rise
The sky is raining knives
We have mistaken
The toll that is taken on you and I

The oceans have gone dry
Venus is passing by
You and I
You and I
You and I

There’s chaos on the rise
The sky is raining knives
We have mistaken
The toll that is taken on you and I

I gave you what you need
I gave you what you need
You and
You and
You and
I gave what you need

We have mistaken
The toll that is taken on
We have mistaken
The toll that is taken on

I gave you what you need




I gave you what you need
I gave you what you need

Overall Meaning

In Three Days Grace’s song “Sign of the Times,” the lyrics are quite self-explanatory. It is about the current state of the world and the struggles that we as individuals face in our everyday lives. The phrase “sign of the times” means that it’s an indication of the current state of society. The lyrics go on to describe the challenges and obstacles that individuals face in their lives, with the use of the metaphor “another mountain to climb” which represents a difficult task or challenge that requires effort and perseverance.


The phrases “The sun burns as hot as the flame in the devil’s eyes” signify the harsh realities of the world we live in, where even natural elements like the sun can seem unforgiving and unfriendly. The lyrics also mention “chaos on the rise,” which pertains to the increasing disorderliness in the world. The metaphor “the sky is raining knives” describes the danger and chaos of the world, where even the harmless sky can become deadly.


Overall, the song serves as a warning and reminder of the current state of the world and the need for individuals to be resilient, strong, and prepared to face the challenges that come their way.


Line by Line Meaning

This is a sign of the times
The current state of the world is an indicator of the era we are living in.


Another mountain to climb
There are constant challenges to face and overcome in life.


The sun burns as hot as the flame in the devil’s eyes
The world feels as though it is on fire and in chaos, just like the devil's wickedness.


There’s chaos on the rise
The world is becoming increasingly chaotic.


The sky is raining knives
There is violence and danger in the air.


We have mistaken the toll that is taken on you and I
We have misunderstood the negative effects that current world events have on us as individuals.


You and I
Both of us are affected by the events happening in the world.


The oceans have gone dry
The world is becoming increasingly barren and uninhabitable.


Venus is passing by
The world is experiencing astronomical events that are adding to its unpredictability.


I gave you what you need
I provided you with everything you required or desired.


We have mistaken the toll that is taken on
As a society, we have failed to recognize how the current world situation is negatively affecting us.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM GONTIER, BARRY STOCK, BRAD WALST, JAREN JOHNSTON, NEIL SANDERS, NEIL SANDERSON

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