Signs Of The Times
Quiet Riot · Condition Critical [1984]
Well I have street sense radar
Ooh, is supposed be news
You better lock up your daughters
You never know when we're due
Good news, bad news
It's all the same
Addicts on main streets
They give us the blame
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
We're a sign of the times
Having fun ain't no crime
We're a sign of the times
Having fun all the time, yeah
Great impersonators
We broke all the rules
We laugh with our masks on
The joke is on you
You're getting furry
It does you no good
It's the same old story
It's a human zoo
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
We're a sign of the times
Having fun ain't no crime
We're a sign of the times
Having fun all the time, yeah
My, my, my, my, yeah
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Cha!
Cha!
I see a sign up ahead
Got it's lights flashing red
I can see you're the same
These are the words that I read
Long live rock and roll (Roll!)
Long live rock and roll (Roll!)
Long live rock and roll
It's gonna save your soul
Good news, bad news
It's all the same
Addicts on main streets
Please, please give us a break
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
We're a sign of the times
Having fun ain't no crime
We're a sign of the times
Having fun all the time
Hey!
We're just a sign of the times
We're just a sign of the times
We're just a sign of the times, yeah
We're a sign of the times
Having fun all the time
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Ooh, is supposed be news
You better lock up your daughters
You never know when we're due
Good news, bad news
It's all the same
Addicts on main streets
They give us the blame
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
We're a sign of the times
Having fun ain't no crime
We're a sign of the times
Having fun all the time, yeah
Great impersonators
We broke all the rules
We laugh with our masks on
The joke is on you
You're getting furry
It does you no good
It's the same old story
It's a human zoo
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
We're a sign of the times
Having fun ain't no crime
We're a sign of the times
Having fun all the time, yeah
My, my, my, my, yeah
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Cha!
Cha!
I see a sign up ahead
Got it's lights flashing red
I can see you're the same
These are the words that I read
Long live rock and roll (Roll!)
Long live rock and roll (Roll!)
Long live rock and roll
It's gonna save your soul
Good news, bad news
It's all the same
Addicts on main streets
Please, please give us a break
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
We're a sign of the times
Having fun ain't no crime
We're a sign of the times
Having fun all the time
Hey!
We're just a sign of the times
We're just a sign of the times
We're just a sign of the times, yeah
We're a sign of the times
Having fun all the time
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Signs Of The Times
Released in 1984 on the album Condition Critical, "Signs Of The Times" stands as a defining anthem for Quiet Riot's hard rock era. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of aggressive riffs and soaring vocals, solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the genre during the mid-1980s. While the group is often associated with heavy metal, this recording captures a specific moment where the band's sound evolved into a more polished, radio-friendly rock style that would influence countless subsequent acts. The song remains a staple of their discography, representing the transition from their earlier work to the mainstream success that followed.