From an early age, Sam had no escape from his parents own musically mixed cocktails of Giorgio Moroder, Klaus Schulz combined with a dash of Elvis Presley. Through this heavy involuntary dose of electronically initiated influence, he developed an early fascination for squelchy synthesizer sounds and after buying his first Depeche Mode single, he was firmly hooked. But it seemed like from here to eternity before he was to pick up his own musical instrument.
With the advent of technologically generated Hi-NRG dance music and through his passion for playing computer games, he had by the mid-eighties almost drowned in the tidal wave of New Beat which was flooding over the borders from the flourishing Belgian EBM scene.
By the sweet age of sixteen, he’d become so intoxicated by the new techno music evolving from the underground scene, that he chose to embark upon a musical career and made the decision to cross the French frontier and move over to Belgium. By the time he was 18, he was successfully DJing at French and Belgian underground clubs to ever enthusiastic crowds.
Over the years, as trance music rapidly succeeded techno as the popular music genre of the 90’s, Mr Sam was to play together with some of the dance industry’s top dj’s at a variety of colorful locations, from France, Belgium, Portugal, Holland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Corsica or at events like the legendary and immensely popular I Love TECHNO festival in Gent.
The many exciting moments behind the decks, such as DJing for 12 hours with Andry Nalin, have left an indelible impression upon this young and talented DJ and the attraction of whipping up the crowd to fever pitch, have always created a bond between the DJ and the audience.
Within Belgium, his popularity grew quite rapidly and within a short space of time, he’d become one of Belgium’s top DJ’s, Sam ultimately became a resident DJ at Lagoa, La Nova, Tour & Taxi, Pacha, but sadly, real international success had eluded him thus so far.
His work with Frederic de Backer under the project name Madrid Inc has attracted the attentions of the world’s stage, with the track My Sunday’s Love being featured in the July Summer Edition of Minstry Magazine’s free covermount CD.
They did also team up their forces on Mr Sam vs. Fred Baker “Forever Waiting” picked up by the No 1 DJ’s label: Magik Musik from Tiesto!! The track has received huge critics from magazine as well as a large panel of djs worldwide.
It is clear that Mr Sam’s determination to retain his longevity through his composing career is pivotal for him.
Inevitably with time, his sound will continue to evolve…
Lodestar
Mr Sam Lyrics
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And I'll be waiting
Why do you leave?
From first to last
Present to past
Electrocuted
Tied to the master
Better days ahead
Outside my head
I lost control baby
I followed you all the way
Am I out of control?
Lodestar [x3]
[chorus]
(?) Your body flame
Your light will fade
And I'll be waiting
In your shade
(?) The touch of your life
(?) Dust your end
Why do we leave?
What do we bring?
[end chorus]
[repeat chorus]
In hands of grace
Fortuned your face
I followed you
Now I haunt this place
I love you
Frozen
In time
In my heart
I lost control baby
I followed you all the way
But only in my dreams
Oh, lodestar
[chorus x2]
Hey lodestar
Hey lodestar
Your light will fade
And I'll be waiting
Why do you leave?
The song "Lodestar" by Mr Sam is a poignant and emotional reflection on love and loss, and the feelings of helplessness that can come with it. The lyrics express a sense of longing and yearning for something that has been lost, with the repeated phrase "Your light will fade and I'll be waiting" being a refrain that emphasizes this feeling of waiting and hoping for something that may never come back.
The song seems to be about a relationship that has ended, but the singer is still holding onto the hope that it can be reignited. They are reaching out to their former partner, asking why they had to leave and feeling powerless to do anything about it. The verses describe the singer's feelings of being electrocuted and tied to the master, as if they are being controlled by this loss and unable to move on.
The chorus of the song speaks directly to the person who has left, with the singer pleading with them to come back and asking what they will bring if they do. The repeated use of the word "lodestar" is interesting, as it refers to a guiding star or principle that can help someone navigate through difficult times. The singer seems to be looking for this guidance in their former partner, hoping that they can provide a way forward.
Overall, "Lodestar" is a beautiful and moving song that captures the complex emotions of loss and longing in a poetic way.
Line by Line Meaning
Your light will fade
The light of your life will someday come to an end
And I'll be waiting
Despite this, I will remain devoted and steadfast
Why do you leave?
The inevitability of death and loss is a difficult truth to accept
From first to last
From the beginning of time until its end
Present to past
The passing of time from moment to moment
Electrocuted
The intense sensation of being jolted or awakened
Tied to the master
Being connected to a greater force or power beyond oneself
Better days ahead
Looking towards the future with hope and optimism
Outside my head
Breaking free from mental constraints or limitations
I lost control baby
Being unable to maintain command over one's actions or emotions
I followed you all the way
Being obedient or reliant upon another's lead or direction
Am I out of control?
Questioning one's own sense of stability or balance
Lodestar [x3]
A fixed point of reference to guide and navigate by
(?) Your body flame
The radiance and heat emanating from one's physical being
(?) The touch of your life
The impact and impression left by one's existence on others
(?) Dust your end
The eventual decay and disintegration of one's physical form
Why do we leave?
Contemplating the reasons or purpose behind our own mortality
What do we bring?
Reflecting on the legacy or contribution we leave behind
In hands of grace
Surrendering to a higher power or divine force
Fortuned your face
Having been blessed or favored in life
Now I haunt this place
Remaining behind, either in spirit or memory, after someone has departed
I love you
Expressing deep affection towards another person
Frozen
Being immobilized or trapped in a static state
In time
Through the passage of time
In my heart
Permanently etched within one's emotional consciousness
But only in my dreams
Unable to manifest this love in the waking world
Hey lodestar
Reaffirming the presence and importance of a guiding light
Contributed by Elliot J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.