After the… Read Full Bio ↴SAM FLAX is a California artist and multi-instrumentalist.
After the release of his sold out debut album on cassette, Burger Records is pleased to release ‘AGE WAVES’, the debut album from SAM FLAX.
Rarely do debut albums come as confident and fully formed as this: expertly melding garage pop, new wave, 60’s psychedelia and 70’s FM rock into a kaleidoscopic and highly idiosyncratic vision of dub-infused pop.
Drawn by a fascination of pop culture coupled with the experimental and esoteric, the tracks explore outsider themes of the blurring line between high and low culture, pop and avant-garde, reclusiveness and exuberance, while never losing sight of the off-kilter hooks and instantly grabbing riffs that anchor them.
‘AGE WAVES’ is a celebration of pop eccentricity at it’s most exuberant, the work of a freshly arrived musical maverick charging straight out of the gate.
Another Day
Sam Flax Lyrics
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Climb a little higher
Find another reason to stay
Ashes in your hands
Mercy in your eyes
If you're searching for a silent sky
You won't find it here
Look another way
So die another day
The coldness of his words
The message in his silence
I face the candle to the wind
This distance in my voice
Isn't leaving you a choice
So if you're looking for a time to run away
You won't find it here
Look another way
You won't find it here
So try another day
They took pictures of our dreams
Ran to hide behind the stairs
And said, "Maybe when it's right for you, they'll fall"
But if they don't come down
Resist the need to pull them in
And throw them away
Better to save the mystery
Than surrender to the secret
You won't find it here
Look another way
You won't find it here
So try another day
The lyrics of Sam Flax’s song Another Day carry a message highlighting resilience and the importance of staying strong during difficult times. The first verse urges listeners to keep going and try to find a reason to stay, even if they are surrounded by ashes; representing the remnants of past failures or tragedies. The line “mercy in your eyes” suggests the need for self-forgiveness and kindness. However, the singer warns his audience that they should not be looking for a quick fix, represented by the metaphor “silent sky,” instead they should face their problems and obstacles head-on.
In the second verse, the singer describes a situation where he is unable to connect with someone he loves, and they are both facing an imminent goodbye. The “coldness of his words” and “message in his silence” indicate a lack of communication and the inability to find a resolution; the distance in his voice is not giving her any other option but to leave. The chorus is repeated twice to encourage whoever is listening to keep looking for a reason to stay, even if they have to try another day.
Overall, the song's message is one of perseverance and hope, urging listeners to look for strength in tough times, rather than running away. It speaks to the human desire to survive life's challenges and construct a future of their dictation, instead of being defeated by their problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Live another day
Keep moving forward and surviving
Climb a little higher
Push yourself beyond your limits
Find another reason to stay
Discover something to keep you motivated and grounded
Ashes in your hands
Memories of pain and struggle
Mercy in your eyes
Compassion and forgiveness for yourself and others
If you're searching for a silent sky
If you're looking for peace and quiet
You won't find it here
It's not available in this moment or place
Look another way
Direct your attention elsewhere
So die another day
Keep fighting and surviving, even if it's hard
The coldness of his words
His lack of emotional connection
The message in his silence
His unspoken feelings and intentions
I face the candle to the wind
I am trying to find light and guidance in uncertain and difficult situations
This distance in my voice
The emotional and physical space between us
Isn't leaving you a choice
Don't blame yourself for the situation or outcome
So if you're looking for a time to run away
If you're feeling overwhelmed and need to escape
They took pictures of our dreams
Others have shared and possibly exploited our hopes and aspirations
Ran to hide behind the stairs
Avoided confrontation and resolution of the issue
And said, "Maybe when it's right for you, they'll fall"
Suggesting that success will come when the timing is right for us
But if they don't come down
Success may not come as easily or as soon as we hope
Resist the need to pull them in
Don't force or rush the process
And throw them away
Don't give up or discard our hopes and dreams
Better to save the mystery
Sometimes it's better to preserve the unknown and uncertain
Than surrender to the secret
Rather than becoming disillusioned and losing hope
So try another day
Keep trying, keep surviving, keep hoping
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jaime Lopez
La letra no corresponde, ojala la encontreis el tematiempo es precioso :(