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Sign of the Times (The Belle Stars song) "Sign of the Times" is a song by English pop/new wave band The Belle Stars, released as the fourth single from the band's only self-titled studio album. It was their seventh single overall and first single that was an original song since 1981's "Another Latin Love Song". Its lyrics describe the band explaining how they feel their lover is unfaithful of their love, hence the lyric "You say you love me, but want success." The single was the band's only top ten hit, reaching #3 on the UK Singles Chart the week of January 15, 1983.[2] It peaked at #75 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of May 14, 1983.[3]