Gordie's musical genius is applauded by audiences and industry players alike. From his national debut in the early 90's to his presence today on the Nashville writing scene where international recording stars are discovering and recording his material including Faith Hill “Paris” , George Canyon “ My Name”, Keith Urban covering “The Hard Way” and “ You (or Somebody Like You) and the #1 Billboard single and Grammy winner by Carrie Underwood “Jesus Take The Wheel”.
Sampson’s certainly no stranger to the music scene. As a co-writer, guitarist and singer, Sampson played a key role in the Canadian Top 20 success of pop/rock band Realworld in the early 1990s. Gordie then shifted his attention to the more traditional music of his native Cape Breton Island and soon found himself working with the top traditional acts of the day. He continued to expand his horizons by working as musical director for stage and television productions and honing his skills in the studio.
Gordie’s fourth solo album titled “Almost Beautiful” is available now.
Emergency
Gordie Sampson Lyrics
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lend your movement anything you can.
Come to teach, come to be taught. Come in the likeness, in the image of God.
Cause you can be like that. With all that humbleness and all that respect.
All of the power invested in me.
Be it hard to love my enemies.
All of the black bags over the heads of the dead and dying.
The more I understand about the human race.
Time bases prophesies have kept me from living, In the moment I am struggling to trust the divinity. Of all the gods. And what the hell they have planned for us.
I cry for the creatures who get left behind. But everything will change in the blink of an eye.
And if you wish to survive, you will find the guide inside.
I go back anf forth every single day, the clarity it comes to me in the choppy waves, the feelings and the places and the seasons change, the galaxies remain. Energy fields pulling our body to space, the angels that are coming to the spiritual waste, the hate that gets me distant from my spiritual pace, ten fold the manna when the planets are in place.
In polar aligment.
We're on assigment.
Bodies on consignment.
Return'em to the circus.
And what is the porpose, what is the porpose.
And would you believe it, would you believe it.
If you knew what for you were for, and how you became so informed, bodios of info perfoming such miracles, I am a miracle made up of particles.
And n this existence. I'll stay persistent, and I'll make a difference, and I will have lived it.
Aloha, aloha
ke akua, ke akua,
Aloha, aloha
kuleana, kuleana.
Aloha, aloha
ke akua, ke akua,
Aloha, aloha
kuleana, kuleana.
Each day that I wake, I will praise, I will praise.
Each day that I wake, I give thanks, I give thanks.
Each day that I wake, I will praise, I will praise.
Each day that I wake, I give thanks, I give thanks.
And the day that I don't wake up, and the trascend the holy make up. I am capable. I am powerful.
The day that I don't wake up, and the transcend the holy make up. I am on my way to a diffrent place.
I'm not a leader, just a creature seeking the features of a teacher, whether you follow whether you lead, all the mysterious ways of nature, And I'm into it. Changin management.
And there are various ways to conquer this monotonous metropolis. My strubborness is bottomless. My fearlessness is talkin' shit, and I'm wide awake. And I'm takin'names.
I'm not a leader, just a creature seeking the features of a teacher, whether you follow whether you lead, all the mysterious ways of nature, And I'm into it, I'm into it. Changin management.
And there are various ways to conquer this monotonous metropolis. My strubborness is bottomless. My fearlessness is talkin' shit, and I'm wide awake. And I'm takin'names.
And there are various ways to conquer this monotonous metropolis. My strubborness is bottomless. My fearlessness is talkin' shit, and I'm wide awake. And I'm takin'names.
Do you speak to me like you speak to God, all of the love and understanding between the father and the son. Do you believe in the perfectness of where you are. These are my people, these are my children, This is the land that i would fight for. My solidarity is tellin' me to patiently, be movin' the musical medicine around the planet in a hurry. Cause there's no time to wait, gotta wake up the people, time to stand up and say.
We know what we are for. And how we became so informed. Bodies of info perfoming such miracles. I am a miracle made up of particles.
And in this existence. I'll stay persistent. And I'll make a difference. And i will have lived it.
Aloha, aloha
ke akua, ke akua,
Aloha, aloha
kuleana, kuleana.
Aloha, aloha
ke akua, ke akua,
Aloha, aloha
kuleana, kuleana.
Each day that I wake, I will praise, I will praise.
Each day that I wake, I give thanks, I give thanks.
Each day that I wake, I will praise, I will praise.
Each day that I wake, I give thanks, I give thanks.
And the day that I don't wake up, and the trascend the holy make up. I am capable. I am powerful.
The day that I don't wake up, and the transcend the holy make up. I am on my way to a diffrent place.
Aloha, aloha
ke akua, ke akua,
Aloha, aloha
kuleana, kuleana.
Aloha, aloha
ke akua, ke akua,
Aloha, aloha
kuleana, kuleana.
The lyrics of Gordie Sampson's song "Emergency" is a call to action for everyone to lend a hand, lend their movements, and everything they can in order to make a difference in the world. It urges us to come together to learn and teach, to be humble and respectful, and to use the power invested in us to love our enemies and help those who have been left behind. However, it also acknowledges the difficulty of understanding our purpose and place in the world, and the struggle to trust in whatever higher power or gods may exist. The song encourages us to persevere, to stay persistent and make a difference, and to recognize the miracle that we are made up of particles.
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of spiritualism and the interconnectedness of everything in the universe. Sampson talks about energy fields and how they pull our bodies to space, angels that come to the spiritual waste, and the various ways to conquer the monotonous metropolis. The language used is also highly symbolic, with phrases like "the clarity it comes to me in the choppy waves", "the more I understand about the human race, the less I comprehend about our purpose and place", and "time-based prophecies have kept me from living in the moment".
Overall, "Emergency" is a song that seeks to inspire us to be more mindful, more compassionate, and more active in making a positive difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Lend your ear, lend your hands
Offer your attention and your support
lend your movement anything you can
Give all the energy you can
Come to teach, come to be taught
Both teacher and student, with humility
Come in the likeness, in the image of God
Approach others with respect and kindness
Cause you can be like that
It's possible to be humble and respectful
With all that humbleness and all that respect
These traits are powerful
All of the power invested in me
Feeling responsible and capable
Be it hard to love my enemies
Even when it's difficult to show love
All of the black bags over the heads of the dead and dying
Seeing the horror of war and violence
The more I understand about the human race
The more complex humanity seems
The less I comprehend about our purpose and place
Our meaning and place in the universe is uncertain
And maybe if there was a clearer line
If only we had answers to our questions
The curiosity would satisfy
Then we might feel content
Time bases prophesies have kept me from living
Predictions of the future can be distracting
In the moment I am struggling to trust the divinity
Having trouble believing in a higher power
Of all the gods
Of any higher power
And what the hell they have planned for us
Wondering what fate has in store
I cry for the creatures who get left behind
Feeling compassion for those who suffer
But everything will change in the blink of an eye
Life can change quickly and unexpectedly
And if you wish to survive, you will find the guide inside
Our own instincts can save us
I go back anf forth every single day
Swinging between different emotions and thoughts
the clarity it comes to me in the choppy waves
Sometimes we find clarity during chaotic times
the feelings and the places and the seasons change
Life is constantly changing
the galaxies remain
While everything around us changes, the universe remains the same
Energy fields pulling our body to space
Gravity's force
the angels that are coming to the spiritual waste
The hope of spiritual guidance in difficult times
the hate that gets me distant from my spiritual pace
Feeling disconnected from one's spiritual path
ten fold the manna when the planets are in place
Greater abundance when the universe aligns
In polar alignment. We're on assignment. Bodies on consignment. Return'em to the circus
Feeling like society is distancing us from our true nature
And what is the purpose, what is the purpose
Questioning the meaning of it all
And would you believe it, would you believe it
Wondering if we can ever truly know
If you knew what for you were for, and how you became so informed, bodies of info perfoming such miracles, I am a miracle made up of particles
Realizing our own worth as part of a greater universe
And in this existence. I'll stay persistent. And I'll make a difference. And i will have lived it
Dedicating oneself to making a positive impact on the world
Aloha, aloha. ke akua, ke akua. kuleana, kuleana
Hawaiian words of greeting and respect, acknowledging our responsibilities to one another
Each day that I wake, I will praise, I will praise
Feeling gratitude for the gift of life
Each day that I wake, I give thanks, I give thanks
Expressing gratitude for all that we have
And the day that I don't wake up, and the transcend the holy make up. I am capable. I am powerful
Even in death, we are still a part of the universe and our impact remains
The day that I don't wake up, and the transcend the holy make up. I am on my way to a different place
Accepting that life is a journey and we all have a destination
I'm not a leader, just a creature seeking the features of a teacher, whether you follow whether you lead, all the mysterious ways of nature, And I'm into it. Changin management
Rejecting the idea of following one person, instead looking to nature for guidance and inspiration
And there are various ways to conquer this monotonous metropolis
Breaking free from the monotony of modern life
My stubbornness is bottomless
Not easily swayed from one's beliefs
My fearlessness is talkin' shit, and I'm wide awake. And I'm takin' names
Feeling empowered and unafraid to take on challenges
Do you speak to me like you speak to God
Treating others with respect and love
all of the love and understanding between the father and the son
The love and respect between parent and child
Do you believe in the perfectness of where you are
Grateful for the present moment
These are my people, these are my children, This is the land that i would fight for
Feeling a strong connection to one's community and homeland
My solidarity is tellin' me to patiently, be movin' the musical medicine around the planet in a hurry
Using music to inspire positive change
Cause there's no time to wait, gotta wake up the people, time to stand up and say
Urging others to take action for change
We know what we are for. And how we became so informed. Bodies of info perfoming such miracles. I am a miracle made up of particles
Realizing our own worth and the profound nature of existence
Writer(s): Gordie Sampson, Amanda Wilkinson, Tyler Wilkinson, Gordon Francis Sampson
Contributed by Anna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.