Paul Samson (born Paul Sanson, June 4, 1953, died August 9, 2002) was a gui… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Samson (born Paul Sanson, June 4, 1953, died August 9, 2002) was a guitarist closely associated with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal.

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.

It's Not as Easy as It Seems
Paul Samson Lyrics

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Can you hear me?
I ain't running away
Don't think you'd save me
Save me for a rainy day

You're just hanging on to a daydream
It's not as easy
It's not as easy as it seems

Would you take me
If I came back in a while
Or is your freedom
So much roll within a country mile

You're just drowning
In a river full of tear drops
I think it's high time
High time for those tears to stop (stop, stop)

Can you hear me?
I ain't running away
Don't think you'd save me

Save me for a rainy day
("Can you hear, as easy as it seems")

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Paul Samson's "It's Not as Easy as It Seems" are about a person who is struggling to communicate with their loved one. The singer is trying to convey to their partner that they are not planning on running away and that they should not wait to save them for a rainy day. However, the singer also realizes that the notion of being saved may be a daydream and that the reality of their situation is more complicated than their partner may believe.

In the second verse, the singer asks if their partner would take them back if they were to return. They wonder if their partner's desire for freedom outweighs their love and if they could bridge the distance between them. The singer points out that their partner is drowning in a river of tears, and it's time for them to stop crying and start acting on their relationship.

Overall, the song's theme is about the complexities of relationships and how difficult it can be to convey one's thoughts and feelings to a loved one. The lyrics express the singer's longing for connection and their desire for their partner to understand their point of view.

Line by Line Meaning

Can you hear me?
I am speaking out, hoping to be heard and understood.

I ain't running away
I am not giving up or giving in to fear and doubt.

Don't think you'd save me
I cannot rely on anyone else to rescue me from my problems or challenges.

Save me for a rainy day
I don't need to be protected or saved for some future time; I need support and encouragement now.

You're just hanging on to a daydream
You are clinging to an unrealistic vision of how life should be, instead of addressing the real issues and obstacles in your way.

It's not as easy
Solving problems and achieving goals takes hard work, determination, and resilience.

Would you take me
If I come back after exploring the world, would you be willing to accept me as I am?

If I came back in a while
After seeking out new experiences and learning opportunities, I may return a different person than before.

Or is your freedom
Do you value your independence and autonomy more than a relationship with me?

So much roll within a country mile
Your sense of self and identity is deeply rooted and hard to change, even if you try to run away from it.

You're just drowning
You are overwhelmed by your emotions and struggles, unable to keep your head above water.

In a river full of tear drops
You are surrounded by sadness and sorrow, and cannot seem to escape it.

I think it's high time
It is long overdue for you to start making positive changes in your life.

High time for those tears to stop (stop, stop)
You need to let go of your pain and focus on healing and moving forward.

Can you hear, as easy as it seems
I am reminding you that solving problems and achieving success is never as easy as it may seem on the surface.

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