of the times

And the sign says, "Long-haired freaky people need not apply."

So I tucked my hair up under my hat and I went in to ask him why.

He said "You look like a fine, upstanding young man.

I think you'll do."

http://clocktowertenants.com/2012/05/tin-soldiers-and-nixon-coming.html

So I took off my hat and said,

"Imagine that! Huh!... me, workin' for you!" 

Woah-oh-oh!

1971, #3 on the Billboard Hot 100

Signs, Signs, Everywhere there's signs.
Blocking out the scenery. Breaking my mind.

Do this! Don't do that!

Can't you read the signs?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signs_(Five_Man_Electrical_Band_song)