Growing up in a musical family, Sam began singing in church at the age of five. By the time he was ten, Sam was already penning his own lyrics. Inspired by his sister who played the piano, he taught himself to play guitar, bass, piano, and drums. Sam was born a natural singer without any formal vocal coaching. His father, also a singer, is a big influence.
Sam draws his influences from such greats as Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Eric Clapton, and Gavin DeGraw. He enjoys performing anything acoustic that has soul and is fond of rock, pop, soul, blues, jazz, and country music.
Sam has recently co-written with Jeff Scott Soto (former lead singer of the legendary rock band Journey, Talisman, Soul SirkUS, Yngwie Malmsteen). A few songs are to be released on Jeff’s new solo CD. This is what Jeff had to say about Sam: “Bro, you are the freshest new artist out there. I will be telling the world about you and if there is anything I can do to help you along, rest assured I will. People need to hear Sam Grow. You will be a superstar my friend!”
Sam has also performed with Grammy award winner Kanye West, Kat Parsons, one of the highest selling independent artists in the US, and national touring artist singer/songwriter/pianist Dave Yaden (Marc Broussard, Josh Kelley, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson).
Sam’s latest release “Ignition” is an infusion of Rock, Pop, and Soul that creates an enticing, new listening experience sure to satisfy the ear of a wide range audience. The first cut, “Oh So Jaded”, has become a crowd favorite. “Work in Progress”, Sam’s first CD release, is a five song EP full of Sam’s soulful, bluesy sound. The single “Meant to Be” was the featured track of the day on September 28, 2006 on GarageBand.com and the song peaked at 4.8 out of 5 stars.
This is just the start of Sam’s promising career and he has already started a buzz among the industry.
This Town
Sam Grow Lyrics
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Said you moved to Tupelo a couple months ago
She said you love it and you won′t come back
If I'm being honest girl I hate to hear that
Somebody told somebody that you got a new man
I′d love to tune it out but I can't
Cause this town likes to run its mouth
This town is hard to drive around
When your memories on every street I′m driving down
As long I′m inside these county lines
I hear your name brought up a thousand times
Girl, it's hard to move on when this town loves to talk
Yeah I remember when you said that you′d never leave
You're sitting next to me in that chevy seat
I guess the joke is on me now
Yeah that′s the rumor going round
Cause this town likes to run its mouth
About how you're all in love and doing better now
This town is hard to drive around
When your memories on every street I′m driving down
As long I'm inside these county lines
I hear your name brought up a thousand times
Girl it's hard to move on when this town loves to talk
Even though you′ve been gone for a minute
This town still got you in it
This town likes to run its mouth
About how you′re all in love and doing better now
This town is hard to drive around
When your memories on every street I'm driving down
As long I′m inside these county lines
I hear your name brought up a thousand times
It's hard to move on when this town loves to talk
Girl it′s hard to move on when this town loves to talk
Oh damn this town
In "This Town," Sam Grow sings about the difficulties of moving on from a past relationship in a small town. The song begins with the singer's mother running into the ex-girlfriend's mother at a gas station, learning that she has moved away and moved on. However, as the singer proceeds with his daily life in their shared hometown, he finds it difficult to escape the memories of his past relationship.
Throughout the song, Grow emphasizes how small towns are prone to gossip and how hard it can be to move on when everyone is always talking about the past. The singer is unable to escape the rumors of his ex-girlfriend's new relationship and how much happier she is without him. Despite trying to tune it all out, the reminders of the past are inescapable in a tightly-knit community.
Overall, "This Town" speaks to the universal experience of trying to move on from a relationship in an environment that never forgets. Whether someone is actually from a small town or not, many people can relate to the difficulty of growing past a past relationship in a community that loves to talk.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah my momma saw your momma down at mapco
The singer's mother saw the ex-girlfriend's mother at the local store, suggesting they still have ties to the town.
Said you moved to Tupelo a couple months ago
The ex-girlfriend has recently moved out of town to Tupelo, indicating she may be moving on or starting a new life.
She said you love it and you won′t come back
According to the ex-girlfriend's mother, she enjoys her new location and it is unlikely that she will return to the town.
If I'm being honest girl I hate to hear that
The artist is disappointed to learn that the ex-girlfriend is happy in her new location and not planning to come back.
Somebody told somebody that you got a new man
There are rumors circulating that the ex-girlfriend has a new partner, even though the artist does not want to hear about it.
I'd love to tune it out but I can't
Despite the rumors being spread in town about the ex-girlfriend, the singer cannot help but pay attention to them and be affected by them.
Cause this town likes to run its mouth
The town is full of gossip and rumors, which can be hurtful to those involved.
About how you're all in love and doing better now
The town is spreading rumors that the ex-girlfriend is in a new relationship and doing well.
This town is hard to drive around
The artist finds it difficult to navigate the town without being reminded of their past relationship.
When your memories on every street I'm driving down
The artist cannot help but recall memories of their time with the ex-girlfriend on every street in town.
As long I'm inside these county lines
As long as the singer is within the boundaries of the town, they will be confronted with memories and rumors of the ex-girlfriend.
I hear your name brought up a thousand times
The artist cannot escape talk about the ex-girlfriend as her name is mentioned constantly throughout the town.
Girl, it's hard to move on when this town loves to talk
The pervasive gossip in town makes it difficult for the singer to move on from their past relationship.
Yeah I remember when you said that you'd never leave
The ex-girlfriend told the singer that she would never leave the town, which adds to the singer's disappointment about her moving away.
You're sitting next to me in that chevy seat
The singer recalls a specific memory of being in a car with the ex-girlfriend, adding to their difficulty in moving on.
I guess the joke is on me now
The artist feels foolish for believing the ex-girlfriend would never leave and for not being over the relationship yet.
Even though you′ve been gone for a minute
Despite the ex-girlfriend having been gone for a short period of time, the artist is still affected by their departure.
This town still got you in it
The town still reminds the singer of the ex-girlfriend and their past relationship, despite her being gone.
It's hard to move on when this town loves to talk
The singer finds it difficult to move on from their past relationship while living in a town that is constantly gossiping and spreading rumors.
Girl it's hard to move on when this town loves to talk
The town's rumors and gossip specifically make it hard for the artist to move on from their past relationship with the ex-girlfriend.
Oh damn this town
The artist expresses frustration with the town's tendency to spread rumors and gossip, which makes it difficult for them to move on and find closure.
Writer(s): Keesey Timmer, Sam Grow, Wil Nance
Contributed by Bailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.