Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
Run Samson Run
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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There's a story of ancient history
Bout a fella who was strong as he could be
Till he met a cheatin gal who brought him tragedy
Oh, run Samson run, Delilah's on her way
Run Samson run, you ain't got time to stay
Run Samson run, on your mark you better start
I'd rather trust a hungry lion than a gal with a cheatin heart
He was taken by the angel in her eyes
That lady barber was very well equipped
You can bet your bottom dollar that he was gonna get clipped
Oh, run Samson run, Delilah's on her way
Run Samson run, you ain't got time to stay
Run Samson run, on your mark you better start
I'd rather trust a hungry lion than a gal with a cheatin heart
Oh Delilah made Sammy's life a sin
And he perished when the roof fell in
There's a moral so listen to me pal
There's a little of Delilah in each and every gal
Oh, run Samson run, Delilah's on her way
Run Samson run, you ain't got time to stay
Run Samson run, on your mark you better start
I'd rather trust a hungry lion than a gal with a cheatin heart
I'd rather trust a hungry lion than a gal with a cheatin heart
Neil Sedaka's song "Run Samson Run" is a retelling of the biblical story of Samson and Delilah. According to the Bible, Samson was an Israelite who possessed immense physical strength and was appointed by God to be a judge over his people. Delilah was a Philistine woman with whom Samson fell in love. However, Delilah was bribed by the Philistine leaders to discover the secret of Samson's strength, so that they could capture and imprison him.
In the song, Samson is warned about Delilah's deceitful ways, but he ignores the warnings and falls for her charms. The lyrics describe Delilah as a "demon" and a "devil in disguise" who uses her beauty to manipulate Samson. Despite his strength and power, Samson is ultimately brought down by Delilah's treachery, leading to his capture and eventual death.
The chorus of the song advises Samson to run away from Delilah and not trust a woman with a "cheatin heart." The final verse offers a moral lesson, suggesting that women can be just as treacherous as Delilah, and cautioning men to be wary of their charms.
Overall, the song emphasizes the danger of falling for someone who is not trustworthy, and the consequences that can arise from ignoring warnings.
Line by Line Meaning
In the bible, 1000 year bc
This song is based on a story from the Bible that happened about 1000 years before Christ.
There's a story of ancient history
The song talks about a tale that dates back to ancient times.
Bout a fella who was strong as he could be
The story is about a man who was incredibly strong and powerful.
Till he met a cheatin gal who brought him tragedy
However, he meets a woman who deceives him, and this causes his downfall.
Oh, run Samson run, Delilah's on her way
The chorus tells Samson to run away because Delilah is coming to hurt him.
Run Samson run, you ain't got time to stay
The song emphasizes that Samson needs to hurry and leave because he doesn't have time to waste.
Run Samson run, on your mark you better start
Samson needs to start running without hesitation.
I'd rather trust a hungry lion than a gal with a cheatin heart
The moral of the story is that it's better to trust a dangerous lion than a woman who is deceptive and untrustworthy.
She was a demon, a devil in disguise
The song describes Delilah as a wicked and evil woman who pretended to be good but was actually bad.
He was taken by the angel in her eyes
Samson was deceived by Delilah's looks and was charmed by her appearance.
That lady barber was very well equipped
The song refers to Delilah as a barber who had all the tools she needed to deceive Samson and cause his downfall.
You can bet your bottom dollar that he was gonna get clipped
The phrase means that Samson was inevitably going to get hurt by Delilah.
Oh Delilah made Sammy's life a sin
Delilah caused Samson to do sinful things and led him away from his good path.
And he perished when the roof fell in
The story ends tragically for Samson, and he dies when the roof collapses on him.
There's a moral so listen to me pal
The song emphasizes that there is a lesson to be learned from this story.
There's a little of Delilah in each and every gal
The song suggests that there is a little bit of deception in every woman and that men should be cautious.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA
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@delcarmenvega4550
...IncreΓble!, ya friso los 67 aΓ±os y este gran tema musical me trae momentos hermosos junto a mis padres y hermanos en mi infancia. Es una gran emociΓ³n!!.
@julsanchez50
My father used to make me and my sisters sing this for our company when we were children. Lol
@sisterberyl8129
This is a true story powerful song for both males and females put Jesus first in everything that we do or say ππ
@ELIMM-wg5ky
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@isabelriquelme8744
What a fun song...takes me back to my childhood growing up in Chile, had no idea what the song was all about but I loved it....Bring such nice memories....
@sunryse111
Music has that charm ... it cn evoke the oldest memories. Nice comment, Isabel - thank you.
@mariahauhnar1222
I used to love this song when I was a little girl, aged around 7 years. I'm in my 30's now and I still love this song...reminiscing those childhood days listening to this song
@lORREIGN365
I'm 66 heard it for first time. Gonna sing in church at Christmas celebration b,? Is okay ?
@raiyu1985
Played in the Philippines every Sunday all throughout the whole 90's and early 2000's.
Ahh! Nostalgia!
@Rod-bp8ow
Wonderful songs of the 60s. Its nostalgia that brings back the time of courtesies as well as eloquence in layout of everything. SMEs.........respectively.