Born in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, he attended Loyola High School and McGill University. Roberts formed the band William in 1993. The band's name was changed to Northstar in 1996. Although the band gained some notice in independent rock circles, they couldn't break through to a national audience, and broke up in the late 1990s. Roberts' bandmate George Donoso went on to significant success in indie rock circles with The Dears, but Roberts struggled for several years afterward.
In 2000 Roberts began his solo career by independently releasing his first studio album, Brother Down. The album was largely unsuccessful but the title track would later go on to be re-recorded and re-released on a six-song EP titled The Inhuman Condition. The EP sold slowly at first, but by the summer of 2002 Roberts was all over the Canadian airwaves: his first single "Brother Down" had become one of the biggest Canadian hits of the year, and the follow up single "Don't Walk Away Eileen" quickly followed suit.
Roberts then signed to Universal Music, releasing his full-length debut, We Were Born in a Flame, in 2003. That album's singles, "Where Have All the Good People Gone?", "Hard Road", "Brother Down" and "Don't Walk Away Eileen", became major hits, especially in Canada.
The band's album Chemical City, produced with Joseph Donovan and released on April 11, 2006, got major radio play in Canada after its release, especially the single "The Gate".
The band's latest release, the album Love at the End of the World (May 20, 2008), included the song "Them Kids", which reached #1 on the Canadian indie chart (the R3-30), and also #1 on CFNY's Thursday 30 chart.
The band released the album Collider on May 10, 2011.
Uprising Down Under
Sam Roberts Lyrics
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'Cause everyday gets shorter and colder
And hand in hand we walk through leather fire
The mountains bleed red as the sun gets higher
All the things that you are I provide
'Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Wish you was less of a way his
With it were more of the way you could be
And you could put your faith in me for a while
In the end I hope you're free 'cause I'll be out of style
All the things that you are I provide
'Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time (I got time)
Whoever said you can't be saved by a song
Whoever said that is stringing you along
We're all afraid to be dead and gone
This will live on it will live on it will live on
And all the things that you are I provide
Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time
And all the things you're looking for I hope you'll find
Before your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time (I got time)
The lyrics of Sam Roberts's "Uprising Down Under" seem to delve into the burden of life's responsibilities and the struggle to find oneself amidst the chaos. The weight of the world seems to be on the singer's shoulders, as he navigates through life's struggles, and every day feels shorter and colder. However, this individual is not alone; they have someone by their side, hand in hand, as they walk through the proverbial "leather fire." The imagery of mountains bleeding red as the sun gets higher adds to the idea of a world in turmoil.
The singer seems to offer their support and protection to their loved one as they traverse through the challenges of life. They provide all that the other person needs. The phrase "Til your footprint is swept away by the tide" hints at the ephemeral nature of life and how everything fades away eventually. However, the singer is willing to wait patiently until the other person is ready to accept what they have to offer.
The lyrics take a bittersweet turn as the singer wishes that their loved one had more faith in them rather than someone else. Nevertheless, they promise to wait until the other person realizes their mistake and sets themselves free. The chorus repeats the lines "all the things that you are, I provide" and "I can wait for a while, I got time" to drive home the point that everything is temporary, and the singer is willing to wait for what's right.
Line by Line Meaning
You feel the weight of the weight on your shoulders
You are burdened by the responsibility and pressure of life
'Cause everyday gets shorter and colder
Time passes too quickly and life gets harder
And hand in hand we walk through leather fire
We face difficult situations together, with determination and courage
The mountains bleed red as the sun gets higher
Nature reflects the intensity of our struggles, but we endure them as the day progresses
All the things that you are I provide
I offer all that I am to support you and make you happy
Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
I will be there for you until the end of your journey
I can wait for a while, I don't mind
I am patient and willing to be there for you, no matter how long it takes
Wish you was less of a way his
I wish you were not so influenced by others and could be your true self
With it were more of the way you could be
I wish you would embrace your potential and be the best version of yourself
And you could put your faith in me for a while
I hope you can trust me to support you during a difficult time
In the end I hope you're free 'cause I'll be out of style
I want you to find true freedom and happiness, even if it means we might grow apart
Whoever said you can't be saved by a song
Music has the power to lift us out of darkness and inspire change
Whoever said that is stringing you along
Those who dismiss the power of music are misleading you
We're all afraid to be dead and gone
We are all afraid of our own mortality and the legacy we leave behind when we pass
This will live on it will live on it will live on
But music has the power to transcend time and mortality, and its impact will endure
And all the things you're looking for I hope you'll find
I hope you find everything you seek in life
Before your footprint is swept away by the tide
Before the end of your journey, I hope you find fulfillment and meaning
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
I am willing to be patient and support you throughout your journey
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time
I have the time and patience to wait for you to find what you are looking for
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Sam Lewis Roberts
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jilaplante5
You feel the weight of the world on your shoulders
'Cause everyday gets shorter and colder
And hand in hand we walk through a land of fire
The mountains bleed red as the sun gets higher
All the things that you are I'll provide
'Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah I can wait for a while 'cause I got time
Wish it was less of the way it is
Wish it were more of the way it could be
And you could put your faith in me for a while
In the end I hope you're free 'cause I'll be out of style
All the things that you are I'll provide
'Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time (I got time)
Whoever said you can't be saved by a song
Whoever said that is stringing you along
We're all afraid to be dead and gone
This will live on it will live on it will live on
And all the things that you are I'll provide
Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time
And all the things you're looking for I hope you'll find
Before your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time (I got time)
jilaplante5
You feel the weight of the world on your shoulders
'Cause everyday gets shorter and colder
And hand in hand we walk through a land of fire
The mountains bleed red as the sun gets higher
All the things that you are I'll provide
'Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah I can wait for a while 'cause I got time
Wish it was less of the way it is
Wish it were more of the way it could be
And you could put your faith in me for a while
In the end I hope you're free 'cause I'll be out of style
All the things that you are I'll provide
'Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time (I got time)
Whoever said you can't be saved by a song
Whoever said that is stringing you along
We're all afraid to be dead and gone
This will live on it will live on it will live on
And all the things that you are I'll provide
Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time
And all the things you're looking for I hope you'll find
Before your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time (I got time)
Graydon Wallace
Gorgeous tune. One of his best! A Stone Would Cry Out, which closes Chemical City is also beautifully atmospheric and longing
Emily G's Music & More
This song is so beautiful!
Cheryl Walcott
Just love this song
James Usher
under appreciated band
Northern Girl
I love this song and the person who shared it with me.
Meg Ellison
this is going to be my wedding song one day
Mike Pasichnuk
"all the things you want.... I hope you find"
Richy Q
soooo did you get married yet
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Meg Ellison this was my wedding song ❤️❤️❤️