After a period in several obscure bands, Samson formed his own eponymous outfit, Samson, in 1978, consisting of Chris Aylmer on bass, and Clive Burr on drums. Burr left, and eventually joined Iron Maiden, and was replaced by the controversial Thunderstick, who wore a gimp mask on stage. At a time when the also masked Cambridge Rapist was making the news, he became a target for criticism. In 1979, the line-up was expanded to a four piece with the addition of Bruce Bruce (aka Bruce Dickinson) on vocals.
The band enjoyed a strong cult following in the best years of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal releasing the albums Survivors, Head On and Shock Tactics, until 1981 when Thunderstick left, and Bruce Bruce, who changed his name back to his real surname of Dickinson at this point, left to join Iron Maiden.
The talented vocalist Nicky Moore was recruited as replacement and Mel Gaynor then Pete Jupp took over drums, and this line-up released the commendable albums Before the Storm and Don't Get Mad Get Even. These two albums sold in higher quantities than the first three, and the band toured more countries and played to bigger audiences than the Bruce/Thunderstick lineup, although the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal was by now said to be a spent force. The band finally threw in the towel in 1984.
Samson spent the subsequent years in a variety of solo and group projects, including various temporary reformations of Samson, and had success as a producer, and also as a blues player, spending a year in Chicago. He played on the recording of the Ram Jam 1977 rock hit Black Betty.
In 2002 he died of cancer, whilst recording a new Samson album with Nicky Moore.
Blood Lust
Paul Samson Lyrics
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Running out, light's running out on you
Witnesses we are all together
Preacher's son waits for heavy weather
Bloodlust I'm letting go
Alone a lion waits for you
Years ago I began to fall
But, now you're here I'll end it all and cry
Got me here again, waiting for a sign
Raising my hands to the sky
The rain will fall and end it all someday
But until then I'll wait on my mountain and pray
I knew!
The lyrics to Paul Samson's Blood Lust are packed full of vivid and intense imagery, focusing on themes such as death, regret, and redemption. The song starts with the words, "Here I stand, I believe it's true, Running out, light's running out on you", which seem to be addressed to someone who is nearing death. The singer seems to be a witness to this impending death, recognizing that they too will experience a similar fate. The line, "Preacher's son waits for heavy weather" implies that the singer has a religious background and is perhaps waiting for some sort of divine intervention.
As the song progresses, the theme of blood lust becomes more prominent. The lines, "Alone a lion waits for you, Cry for forgiveness for what I am about to do" suggests that there is a sense of anger or aggression boiling beneath the surface. However, this aggression seems to be directed inwards, as the singer laments, "Years ago I began to fall, But, now you're here I'll end it all and cry". The lyrics reveal a sense of regret and a desire for redemption, while acknowledging the inevitability of death.
The final lines of the song read, "Got me here again, waiting for a sign, Raising my hands to the sky, The rain will fall and end it all someday, But until then I'll wait on my mountain and pray". Here, the singer seems to be expressing a resolve to face their own mortality, find some sort of meaning, and seek redemption for their past actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I stand, I believe it's true
I am confident in my beliefs and convictions and I stand firmly on them.
Running out, light's running out on you
Time is running out for you, and your life is fading away before your very eyes.
Witnesses we are all together
We are all together in this and are witnesses to what is happening.
Preacher's son waits for heavy weather
Despite being a preacher's son, I am waiting for difficult situations and challenges to arise, and I am prepared to face them.
Bloodlust I'm letting go
I am releasing my desire for violence and aggression.
Alone a lion waits for you
I am feeling powerful and fearless as I stand alone, ready to confront and take on any challenge that comes my way.
Cry for forgiveness for what I am about to do
I am aware of the consequences of my actions and I am asking for forgiveness in advance.
Years ago I began to fall
I started to lose my way and fall from grace long ago.
But, now you're here I'll end it all and cry
But now that you are here, I am willing to end my struggle and let my tears flow freely.
Got me here again, waiting for a sign
I am once again in a situation where I am waiting for a sign or signal to guide me.
Raising my hands to the sky
I am looking towards the heavens for guidance and support.
The rain will fall and end it all someday
There will come a day when all of this will come to an end, and the rain will wash away everything.
But until then I'll wait on my mountain and pray
Until that day arrives, I will continue to wait and pray on my mountain, hoping for a better tomorrow.
I knew!
I have a strong intuition or sense of what is to come.
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