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.
Go to Hell
Paul Samson Lyrics
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Sleazy little lizzy thought you'd got another find
Yes I know you're big inside
Loud and proud, I know you're legs are open wide
Life can be so unkind
Bye, bye honey, lovely dovey, took you from behind
Maybe it's just as well
Filthy little female, who you married to?
Dirty little lady, I'm creeping up on you
Nice boy what you don't see
Your out of luck, you'll get no truck with me
Lousy little screamer played outside the rules
Took me for a dreamer but you were just a fool
Pretty male plaything made you feel alright
Took you for your money, now I'm off into the night
The song "Go to Hell" by Paul Samson is an aggressive and rebellious anthem that expresses frustration with the gender roles and societal expectations that can often hold people back. The lyrics depict a scenario where the singer rejects the advances of an undesirable partner and tells them to go to hell. The song begins with a clear statement of rejection, "get out, you're not my kind," and continues with a description of the partner's unappealing qualities, including their promiscuity and lack of morals.
The singer then turns their attention to a "filthy little female" and a "lousy little screamer," both of whom are portrayed as manipulative and dishonest. The chorus, "maybe it's just as well, I took your body, blew your mind, and told you go to hell," emphasizes the singer's power and control in the situation. In the final verse, the singer refers to a "pretty male plaything" who they took advantage of for their money.
Overall, the lyrics of "Go to Hell" reveal a sense of rebellion against societal norms and expectations. The singer rejects the idea that they should conform to traditional gender roles and instead asserts their power and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Get out, you're not my kind
I don't want you here, we don't belong together
Sleazy little lizzy thought you'd got another find
You thought you found someone else, but you don't know me
Yes I know you're big inside
You may think you're a big deal, but you're not
Loud and proud, I know your legs are open wide
You're promiscuous and I know it
Life can be so unkind
Sometimes life is cruel and unfair
Bye, bye honey, lovely dovey, took you from behind
I had sex with you and now it's over
Maybe it's just as well
Perhaps it's better this way
I took your body, blew your mind and told you Go to hell!
I had sex with you, satisfied you and now I don't want you around anymore
Filthy little female, who you married to?
Who are you married to, you dirty woman?
Dirty little lady, I'm creeping up on you
I'm sneaking up on you, you impure woman
Nice boy what you don't see
You're oblivious to what I'm about to do
Your out of luck, you'll get no truck with me
You're not lucky, and you won't have anything to do with me
Lousy little screamer played outside the rules
You broke the rules and you're not good enough
Took me for a dreamer but you were just a fool
You thought I was a dreamer, but you were wrong
Pretty male plaything made you feel alright
You had a handsome toy to make you happy
Took you for your money, now I'm off into the night
I took your money and now I'm leaving you behind
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE MUSTAINE, DAVID ELLEFSON, DAVID MUSTAINE, MARTY FRIEDMAN, NICK MENZA
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