Love Is A Sign
The Go-Betweens · 16 Lovers Lane [1988]
Standing in a sunken canoe
Looking up at the waterlillies
They're green and violet blue
Still the sun it finds
A place to light me
Still the sun it finds
That it's warm beside me
Green and violet blue
No matter what you say no matter what you do
I want to be the one and
Love is a sign
The letters that were writing
Baby they just break our hearts
And when we get back together again
There's just no time to start
No time to restore
It's all on the ground
What you've been doing
Against what I've found
And this is what I find
No matter what you say no matter what you do
I want to be the one and
Love is a sign
I'm not a playboy or a poet
There's no cool water from the well
I wish you had a big house
And that your work would start to sell
Wave after wave
Our tension and our tenderness
Wave after wave
Our tension and our tenderness
Green and violet blue
No matter what you say no matter what you do
I want to be the one and
Love is a sign
I know I'll see you again
The world is too big or too small
I won't be the madman then
It will be me that's come to call
Me in freezing weather
Snow cuffs on my wrist
You down by the river
London no longer exists
This is what I find
No matter what you say no matter what you do
I want to be the one and
Love is a sign
Love Is A Sign
Love Is A Sign stands as a defining track from The Go-Betweens' 1988 album 16 Lovers Lane. Recorded during a pivotal era for the Australian indie rock duo, the song captures their signature blend of melodic pop sensibilities and lyrical sophistication. The recording showcases the band's ability to craft intimate narratives within a polished production framework, reflecting the mature songwriting that characterized their mid-career output. As part of a celebrated discography, this work highlights the group's enduring influence on alternative rock and their skill in balancing emotional depth with accessible instrumentation. The track remains a testament to their collaborative dynamic and their contribution to the broader landscape of English-language indie music.