After a well-received whistle stop UK tour support slot with Kinks front man Ray Davies, Brookes released his debut single on Helium Records as a solo artist Breathe Me In / In Weeks. Brookes is an accomplished musician and performer with an emerging depth and maturity that increasingly shows in his writing. His finely-crafted songs, immaculate phrasing and beautifully modulated delivery reach easily beneath the skin of his audience. The magical space he creates and the elasticity of his writing and playing have the echoes and jazz arches of giants like John Martyn and Tim Buckley who he includes as his influences along with Scott Matthews, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and Laura Marling.
Numb
Sam Brookes Lyrics
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at my best i'm the king of compassion
From a long line of doing it wrong.
I strike a melody to see me right
Oh where is my love,
for I won't be coming home tonight.
and a drought of action in the mind
From a long line of doing it wrong
I strike a melody to see me right.
Oh where is my love,
does she think of me in the dead of the night.
Oh where is my love,
for I won't be coming home tonight
The dawn sings a to me,
says the sun is coming for you and me
Our dreams will all unfold, pick the thread up
and sow sows sow sow sow sow sow sow sow
From a long line of doing it wrong,
I strike a melody to see me right.
From a long line of doing it wrong,
I strike a melody to see mee right
Oh where is my love,
does she think of me in the dead of night
Oh where is my love,
for I won't be coming home tonight
The lyrics of Sam Brookes's song "Numb" explore the different aspects of his personality and his struggle to find love and purpose in life. The opening lines of the song, "At my worst I'm a terrorist of love. At my best I'm the king of compassion" suggest that the singer can be both destructive and loving depending on his mood and circumstances. He then refers to his family legacy of making mistakes and choosing the wrong path in life, which he overcomes by channeling his feelings into his music.
The repetition of the line "From a long line of doing it wrong, I strike a melody to see me right" indicates that music is a therapeutic tool that helps the singer to navigate through life's challenges. He searches for love and connection with someone special, but seems to be lost and uncertain. The lines "Oh where is my love, does she think of me in the dead of night" express his longing and his fear of being alone.
The song ends on a positive note with the singer being inspired by the dawn and the promise of a new day. He sees music as a way to weave his dreams and aspirations together and make sense of his life. The lyrics of "Numb" are a poignant reflection of the human condition, of our struggles, hopes and fears, and the power of music to heal and inspire us.
Line by Line Meaning
At my worst I'm a terrorist of love.
My love can become overwhelming and destructive.
at my best i'm the king of compassion
On the flip side, I am capable of showing immense compassion.
From a long line of doing it wrong.
My past mistakes have created a pattern of failure.
I strike a melody to see me right
I use music to find my way and cope with struggles.
Oh where is my love, for I won't be coming home tonight.
I'm longing for love and connection, but feel disconnected and alone.
In a maze of indecision and a drought of action in the mind
I'm struggling to make decisions and feel stagnant in my thoughts.
Does she think of me in the dead of the night.
I'm questioning the depth of my relationship and whether my partner cares for me.
The dawn sings a to me, says the sun is coming for you and me
Despite the struggles, I still find hope and comfort in the idea of a new day and a brighter future.
Our dreams will all unfold, pick the thread up and sow sows sow sow sow sow sow sow
I'm determined to keep working towards my dreams, despite any setbacks or obstacles.
Contributed by Natalie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheHanfi93
LYRICS!
At my worst I´m a terrorist of love.
of my best I´m the king of compassion
From a long time of doing it wrong
I strike a melody to see me right
Oh where is my love
for I wont be coming home tonight
In a maze of indecision
and a drought of action in the mind
From a long time of doing it wrong
I strike a melody too see me right
Oh where is my love
does she think of me in the dead of night
Oh where is my love
for I wont be coming home tonight
The dawn sings a chorus to me
says the sun is coming for you and me
Our dreams will all untold pick the threads up
and sow sow sow sow sow sow sow sow sow
From a long time of doing it wrong
I strike a melody to see me right
From a long time of doing it wrong
I strike a melody to see me right
Oh where is my love
does she think of me in the dead of night
Oh where is my love
for i won´t be coming home tonight
Writed them down from his Homepage! enjoy <3
@TheDominus999
At my worst I'm a terrorist of love.
at my best i'm the king of compassion
From a long line of doing it wrong.
I strike a melody to see me right
Oh where is my love
for I won't be coming home tonight.
In a maze of indecision
and a drought of action in the mind
From a long line of doing it wrong
I strike a melody to see me right.
Oh where is my love
does she think of me in the dead of the night.
Oh where is my love
for I won't be coming home tonight
The dawn sings a to me
says the sun is coming for you and me
Our dreams will all unfold, pick the thread up
and sow sows sow sow sow sow sow sow sow
From a long line of doing it wrong
I strike a melody to see me right.
From a long line of doing it wrong
I strike a melody to see mee right
Oh where is my love
does she think of me in the dead of night
Oh where is my love
for I won't be coming home tonight
@TealSwanOfficial
Beyond Good Art!!
@sambrookesmusic
Thank you
@ggooden11
Amazing work. Simply stunning
@sambrookesmusic
Thank you Gary, are you new to my music?
@Sofarsounds
Head over to Sofar Sounds right now to check out the very special live version of "Numb" by Sam Brookes! It is truly beautiful - Tash, Sofar
@michaelpica
Man i enjoy your songs. It satisfies my J. TILLMAN fix since he changed monikers FATHER JOHN MISTY.
@jonhunter6908
Sam, massive fan dude. Not sure if you ever read your comments on here, I'm sure it's hard to keep as you're so busy touring and things. I'm a BIG admirer of your work and I think you're album "Kairos" is perfect. Literally my favorite album of this year, and believe me I listen to alot of music. Including your good friend Newton Faulkers latest which is amazing in it's own right, but your album touches me deeper in places I thought couldn't be reached. Thank you. "Breaking Blue" and "Numb" are just amazing. Again, thank you for writing, recording and sharing this brilliant record with us. Regards, Jon.
@cecileboulanger6721
I saw him sing yesterday in a pub in Lille, France. From that moment I fell in love with his voice... impressive, and even better in live
@sallyannedavies7742
I forgot how much I love this song!
It’s been a while….
10 years?
💓🙌💓
@ged9370
Sam, please don't stop creating music like that