Sam Bush (born: 1952 in Bowling Green, Kentucky) is a virtuoso American blu… Read Full Bio ↴Sam Bush (born: 1952 in Bowling Green, Kentucky) is a virtuoso American bluegrass musician. Bush plays mandolin, fiddle and guitar as well as being an accomplished bluegrass vocalist. He was a founding member of the New Grass Revival and has been called a modern day Bill Monroe. Sam is one of the main attractions at the annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Telluride, Colorado. He is affectionately known as "The King of Telluride" for his perennial appearances there.

Samanda Lynn
Sam Bush Lyrics

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Na dashi heoraghan damyeon
Geudael dashi bol su itdamyeon
Nae jinan gieog sogeseo
Geu apeum sogeseo
Geudael bulleo

You′re my destiny geudaen
You're my destiny geudaen

You′re my everything
Geudae man bomyeonseo
Ireohge sori eobshi bulleo bobnida

You're the one my love geudaen
You're the one my love geudaen
You′re my delight of all
Geudaeneun yeongwonhan
Naui sarang ijyo

Nae gyeote dagawa jwoyo
Nal ajig saranghan damyeon
Du nune goin nunmuri
Geudaereul wonhajyo
Saranghaeyo

You′re my destiny geudaen
You're my destiny geudaen
You′re my everything
Byeonhaji anhneun geon
Geudaereul hyanghan
Naui sarang ibnida

You're the one my love geudaen
You′re the one my love geudaen
You're my delight of all
Sesangi byeonhaedo
Geudae man sarang haneun nareul anayo
Nae unmyeong

Geudaereul bulleo bobnida

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sam Bush's song Samanda Lynn are romantic and express deep affection for someone special. The song's poetic Korean lyrics translate to "When I'm lost again, I can see you again. In my past memories, in my pain, I call to you. You're my destiny, you're my everything. Just seeing you, I can't help but cry without sound. You're the one, my love. You're my delight of all, my love is forever for you. Come to me if you still love me, with tears in my eyes, I want you, I love you."

The lyrics communicate a sense of longing, nostalgia, and passion for a love that has seemingly been lost. The singer invokes past memories and feelings of pain to convey the depth of their desire for this person. The repeated phrase "You're my destiny" emphasizes the belief that this person is meant to be with them, while "You're the one, my love" underscores the importance of this person in the singer's life.

The song is a fusion of traditional bluegrass with Korean lyrics, reflecting Sam Bush's appreciation of diverse musical cultures. The unique blend of East and West also extends to the song's title, which combines the names of Sam Bush's daughter and his friend's Korean wife. Samanda Lynn was recorded on Sam Bush's 2016 album "Storyman" and features guest vocals by Courtney Hartman.

Line by Line Meaning

Na dashi heoraghan damyeon
When I feel lost, if I can see you again

Geudael dashi bol su itdamyeon
If I can see you again

Nae jinan gieog sogeseo
In my past memories

Geu apeum sogeseo
In that pain

Geudael bulleo
I call out to you

You′re my destiny geudaen
You are my fate

You're my destiny geudaen
You are my fate

You′re my everything
You are everything to me

Geudae man bomyeonseo
Every time I see you

Ireohge sori eobshi bulleo bobnida
I call out to you, without any hesitation

You're the one my love geudaen
You are the one, my love