Samamidon is a collaborative effort between Sam Amidon and Thomas Bartlett … Read Full Bio ↴Samamidon is a collaborative effort between Sam Amidon and Thomas Bartlett (Doveman). Together they released one album called "But This Chicken Proved Falsehearted". Sam Amidon later released the albums "All Is Well" and "I See The Sign" under his own name.
Both albums to date are modern interpretations of traditional folk songs (and one by Tears For Fears for good measure.)
Sam was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, June 3, 1981and currently lives near New York City.

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Head Over Heels
Samamidon Lyrics

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I wanted to be with you alone
And talk about the weather
But traditions I can trace against the child in your face
Won't escape my attention
You keep your distance with a system of touch
And gentle persuasion
I'm lost in admiration, could I need you this much?
Oh, you're wasting my time

You're just, just, just wasting time

Something happens and I'm head over heels
I never find out till I'm head over heels
Something happens and I'm head over heels
Ah, don't take my heart, don't break my heart
Don't, don't, don't throw it away

Throw it away
Throw it away

I made a fire and watching it burn
Thought of your future
With one foot in the past, now, just how long will it last?
No, no, no, have you no ambition?
My mother and my brothers used to breathe in clean in air
And dreaming I'm a doctor
It's hard to be a man when there's a gun in your hand
Oh, I feel so

Something happens and I'm head over heels
I never find out till I'm head over heels
Something happens and I'm head over heels
Ah, don't take my heart, don't break my heart
Don't, don't, don't throw it away

And this my four-leaf clover
I'm on the line, one open mind
This is my four-leaf clover

(La, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la) in my mind's eye
(La, la, la, la, la) one little boy, wandering by
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la) funny how

Time flies

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Samamidon's song "Head Over Heels" tell a story of a person who wants to be with someone, but there are obstacles in the way. The opening lines of the song express this person's desire to have a conversation about something as simple as the weather with the other person. However, there are deep-rooted issues that they cannot ignore, which is symbolized by the "traditions" that the person can trace in the child's face.

The second verse talks about how this person is lost in admiration and needs the other person so much, but they keep their distance using a "system of touch and gentle persuasion." The lyrics also suggest that the person is wasting their time with this situation. However, something profound happens that turns the tables - the person becomes "head over heels" for the other person.

The lyrics become more intense in the final verses, as the person begins to contemplate their future and what they want in life. They question whether the other person has any ambition and reflect on their own dreams of becoming a doctor. However, the reality of the world weighs heavily on them, as they acknowledge how hard it is to be a man with a gun in hand. The lyrics end with a repeated refrain of "La la la," suggesting that while the story is over, the feeling lingers on.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanted to be with you alone
I wanted to spend some time alone with you

And talk about the weather
Just have a casual conversation with you about anything.

But traditions I can trace against the child in your face
But I can see that your upbringing and traditions are impacting your behavior or actions

Won't escape my attention
I'm noticing it.

You keep your distance with a system of touch
Your behavior indicates that you prefer some distance and use gentle touch to interact.

And gentle persuasion
And your interactions with me seem to be persuading me to keep a distance

I'm lost in admiration, could I need you this much?
I admire you a lot and wonder if I need you more than I thought?

Oh, you're wasting my time
I think you're a waste of my time and energy

You're just, just, just wasting time
You're wasting my time and you're doing it intentionally

Something happens and I'm head over heels
I fall deeply in love with you by something that happens

I never find out till I'm head over heels
I don't realize I am in love with you until I am completely engulfed in that feeling.

Ah, don't take my heart, don't break my heart
Please don't hurt me or make me feel heartbroken.

Don't, don't, don't throw it away
Don't throw my heart or my love away.

I made a fire and watching it burn
I started a fire and watched it burn while thinking.

Thought of your future
I thought of your future.

With one foot in the past, now, just how long will it last?
You seem to be holding onto the past and I wonder how long it will continue.

No, no, no, have you no ambition?
I am wondering if you have any ambition for the future.

My mother and my brothers used to breathe in clean air
My family used to live in a place with fresh air and water.

And dreaming I'm a doctor
I dream of becoming a doctor.

It's hard to be a man when there's a gun in your hand
It's difficult to be a man when you have a weapon in your hand or when there is a looming threat of violence.

Oh, I feel so
I feel so upset or emotional.

And this my four-leaf clover
This is my symbol of good luck.

I'm on the line, one open mind
I'm on the edge, but open to new ideas and thoughts.

This is my four-leaf clover
This is my good luck charm.

(La, la, la, la, la)
No meaning, just la la-ing.

In my mind's eye
In my imagination or memory.

One little boy, wandering by
A young boy walking by.

Funny how time flies
It's strange how quickly time passes.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Curt Smith, Roland Orzabal

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