The Sign – English Lyrics

• By: Ace of Base
• Album: The Sign, Happy Nation (U.S. Version)

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious rhythms of Ace of Base's "The Sign" and unlock the universal language of empowerment and new beginnings. This global 90s hit, with its clear and deliberate English lyrics, offers a fantastic opportunity to learn common phrases related to personal growth and relationship dynamics. Its catchy chorus and straightforward storytelling make it easy to follow along, helping you grasp everyday expressions while enjoying a quintessential piece of pop history. What makes this song special is its ability to blend an upbeat sound with a poignant message, creating a memorable learning experience.

[English]

Ram-pa-ram, oh, yeah

(Ah) I got a new life, you would hardly recognize me

I'm so glad, how can a person like me care for you?

(Ah) why do I bother, when you're not the one for me?

Ooh-ooh-ooh, is enough enough?

I saw the sign

And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign

Life is demanding without understanding

I saw the sign

And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign

No one's gonna drag you up to get into the light where you belong

But where do you belong?

(Ah) under the pale moon, for so many years I've wondered who you are

How could a person like you bring me joy?

Under the pale moon, where I see a lot of stars

Ooh-ooh-ooh, is enough enough?

I saw the sign

And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign

Life is demanding without understanding

I saw the sign

And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign

And no one's gonna drag you up to get into the light where you belong

But where do you belong? Oh, oh, oh

I saw the sign, and it opened up my mind

And I am happy now, living without you

I've left you, oh, oh, oh

I saw the sign

And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign

No one's gonna drag you up to get into the light where you belong

(I saw the sign, I saw the sign) I saw the sign

(I saw the sign, I saw the sign)

(I saw the sign, I saw the sign) I saw the sign

And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sign /saɪn/ A1	noun - a notice or indication that gives information or a warning
open /ˈoʊpən/ A1	verb - to move or remove something so that it is no longer closed
eye /aɪ/ A1	noun - the organ of sight
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the state of being alive
demand /dɪˈmænd/ A2	verb - to ask for something firmly or forcefully
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ A2	verb - to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something
drag /dræɡ/ A2	verb - to pull something or someone with force or effort
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - brightness or illumination
belong /bɪˈlɒŋ/ B1	verb - to be in the right place or environment
pale /peɪl/ B1	adjective - having a reduced color, especially due to lack of light
moon /muːn/ A1	noun - the natural satellite of Earth
star /stɑːr/ A1	noun - a massive luminous ball of plasma held together by its own gravity
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
leave /liːv/ A1	verb - to go away from a place or person
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers