What is the “Sign On” song and its lyrics meaning as chant is sung to mock Liverpool fans

The Sign On chant lyrics are considered offensive to Liverpool fans

The fierce rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool is one of the most intense rivalries in world football.

Both sets of fans’ derogatory chants directed at their rivals have frequently come up for discussion. However, isn’t it time to retire a few of these outmoded tunes? Within a few minutes of the game yesterday, the United supporters were chanting their classic “Sign On” slogan.

What is the “Sign On” song and its lyrics meaning as chant is sung to mock Liverpool fans in the Premier League

3 teams we’ve played this week who’ve all sang;

Feed the scousers
Sign on
In your Liverpool slums

All 3 have been sent packing with their tails between their legs

Maybe time to pack it in now & not be made to look like a divvy?@premierleague WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED!!!

UTFT

— There was a 10 point deduction hanging on the wall (@EFCShantBeMoved) December 10, 2023

Your fans sing Sign on and Feed the Scousers to both Everton and Liverpool fans. This clip is a perfect example of the type of people we are @ChelseaFC https://t.co/Ah8wiDjw61

— Amanda1878 (@ajj1878) December 11, 2023

(to the tune of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’)

“Sign on, sign on, with no hope in your heart,

’cause you’ll never get a job

You’ll never get a job!

Sign on, sign on, with no hope in your heart.”

For many years, Manchester United supporters have chanted this phrase about Liverpool. It capitalizes on the myth that Merseysiders are unemployed and compelled to enlist. However, chants like these are insensitive and inappropriate at a time when millions have been severely impacted by the pandemic due to job layoffs or families trying to provide for their families.

Strangely, the North West accounted for eight of the top 20 local authorities with the greatest percentage of children from low-income families; Oldham, Greater Manchester, alone had an astounding 38% of its residents living in low-income homes. Manchester also has a concerningly high rate of homelessness in the entire city, with cases rising every week. Manchester had the highest number of homeless deaths outside of London in 2019, with a total of 20 recorded deaths among the homeless community.

In addition, the availability of social housing is decreasing daily. According to recent surveys, there was an alarming increase from 1,491 families and single individuals to 1,835 between March and September of 2020.

This slogan did not end there

During the holiday season of the year, a small minority of Manchester United supporters chant another song:

(to the tune of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’)

“Feed the scousers,

Let them know it’s Christmas time…

Feed the scousers,

Let them know it’s Christmas time.”

This chant is disrespectful and disheartening at a time when the number of food banks is rising quickly. It demonstrates a lack of awareness about the severity of the Foodbank problem across the nation, particularly in the North West.

The Trussell Trust, which distributes emergency food packages across the country, has 54 distribution locations in Greater Manchester, while Greater Manchester Poverty Action has gathered 136 distribution locations from other nonprofits and independent organizations.

The top player for Manchester United, Marcus Rashford, recognized this problem and has dedicated himself to helping spread awareness of the dilemma throughout the country. Just as a great number of kids were in danger of going hungry, Rashford personally sent a letter persuading the government to continue its free school lunch voucher program throughout the summer months.

Liverpool had also gone low to haunt Man Utd

Liverpool and Everton have a very strong rivalry, yet their wonderful “Fans Supporting Foodbank” campaign puts aside animosity between the two teams. The organization, which goes by the hashtag “#HungerDoesn’tWearClubColours,” strives to support and serve as a lifeline for several families in the city who are struggling to make ends meet.

Similar to Manchester United, some Liverpool supporters have not shown off their own aggressive shouting. During a 2016 Europa League match, Liverpool was fined a little more than £30,000 for disrespectful chants directed at Manchester United supporters.

There will always be a strong rivalry between the Northern clubs. But chanting that is vile and uneducated ought to go permanently.

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