The Sign Lyrics

Lyric discussion by MaxQQQ 

Cover art for The Sign lyrics by Foo Fighters

A nice and simple meaning here, i think. It's most likely about some chick he loves and is really devoted to (although it could fit to anybody who is a loved one i guess, relative, friend, yeah).

I think something's wrong in whatever relationship it is, and the person he's singing to has been in some kind of trouble. However, because of the fault in the relationship he can't just up and go and help her (perhaps they just broke up and put a distance between each other?). Instead, he has to wait for him/her to "give me the sign" so that he can go and help her. But it sucks for him, because he "doesnt wanna wait to save your life" even though he kinda has to, and thinks he knows "a way to make things right".

That's my opinion :)