Moore grew up in Ontario, Canada, and attended East Northumberland High (which is also the name of a song she recorded that was later performed by Miley Cyrus). She began performing in summer singing competitions around Ontario and was 'discovered' in 2002 at age thirteen while competing in the Kingston, Ontario Fall Fair Talent Contest. Six months later she was signed to a standard one record deal with Geffen Records and moved to Los Angeles to write and record music.
Samantha collaborated with well known industry songwriters such as Curt Frasca, Sabelle Breer, Kara DioGuardi, Robbie Nevil, Matthew Wilder and The Matrix team of Lauren Christy, Graham Edwards and Scott Spock. By the age of sixteen, Samantha had written and collaborated on more than fifty songs. Many of these songs were recorded, but the release of her debut album was delayed.
Moore’s songs “I Thought the World Was Round", and “Replace You" produced by Avril Lavigne's producers Curt Frasca and Sabelle Breer were featured on MTV’s television series, “The Hills”, the latter being included in the series soundtrack release. Her song “Pretty” was featured on MTV’s Laguna Beach.
Her first album, “Both Sides of Me” was released in September, 2007 and contained 25 songs, including the original demo that secured her initial record contract, a cover of the Avril Lavigne song "Breakaway", which also proved to be a huge hit for Kelly Clarkson in 2004. The album showcased Moore’s talents as a singer and her abilities with lyrical songwriting, and was a mix of songs dominated by a pop/rock style, along with a few country styled tracks.
Her second album, “Finally” was released in August 2008 and contains a number of the more popular tracks from her first album, along with the previously unreleased song “They’re There”.
She has signed a million dollar music publishing deal with BMG Music Publishing and has formed her own publishing company, "Sammy Jo Productions Inc."
Song Of The Siren
Samantha Moore Lyrics
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Her hair as black as night
And others swear her eyes are green
Her locks would shame the light
Some say she is a fearful hag
A fiend without a soul
If her will you tame,
You'll have wealth and fame
No fairer mistress man can find
No crueler could there be
I am sailing still and I'll sail until
The siren calls for me.
I was born a fisher's son
But a fisher I'd not be
Each year that passed I heard more clear
The Siren call to me
One day I signed to crew a ship
And said farewell to land
I sailed far and near,
With no thought of fear
Hearing only her command
With weather fine the men are glad
"We sail wth God," the say
But when the raging storm comes on
How differently they pray
The eyes of every crewman bold
Betray his thoughts to me
That he wonders well,
Whether o'er the swell
With God or the Devil sails he
We toast the voyage, foul or fair
In porter and in ale
Of good men's lives the witch cut short
We tell a mournful tale
And I may sail in the raging gale
Or shelter in the lee
But my fate is cast,
Till the day at last
When the siren calls for me
Samantha Moore's "Song of the Siren" tells the story of a fisherman's son who is irresistibly drawn to the sea, lured by the enchanting call of the siren. The song describes the siren as a mystical creature with beauty and power that can both inspire and destroy those who hear her call. Some believe her to be a malicious being who seeks only to bring harm, while others see her as a path to wealth and fame. The singer of the song is a man who has chosen to pursue his destiny at sea, despite the dangers and uncertainties he faces. He and his fellow sailors are confronted with the risks of their profession as they sail through fair weather and storms, always under the siren's spell. The song is a compelling reflection on the seductive power of the sea, the price of ambition, and the inevitability of fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say her eyes are violet blue
There are people who claim that her eyes possess some sort of color between bluish and purple in hue.
Her hair as black as night
Her hair is as dark and colorless as the sky during nighttime.
And others swear her eyes are green
On the other hand, some insist that her eyes are of a green shade.
Her locks would shame the light
Her hair is so radiant and luminous that it outshines natural sources of illumination.
Some say she is a fearful hag
There are individuals who describe her as a being who is repulsive and wicked in nature.
A fiend without a soul
Someone who they believe is malevolent and without any human qualities or emotions.
If her will you tame,
You'll have wealth and fame
But her will may take its toll
If you manage to control and influence her desires or wishes, you could acquire riches and renown, but it may result in a significant and damaging loss.
No fairer mistress man can find
There is no other woman more beautiful or captivating than her.
No crueler could there be
However, there is equally no other woman more merciless or savage than her.
I am sailing still and I'll sail until
The siren calls for me.
I am currently navigating through the waters, and I will continue to do so until I hear the call of the siren.
I was born a fisher's son
But a fisher I'd not be
Although my father was a fisherman, I never wanted to follow in his footsteps.
Each year that passed I heard more clear
The Siren call to me
As time progressed, the voice of the siren called out to me more distinctly.
One day I signed to crew a ship
And said farewell to land
One day, I decided to join a ship's crew and leave behind my homeland.
I sailed far and near,
With no thought of fear
Hearing only her command
I traversed various waters with no sense of apprehension, as I only heard and obeyed the siren's directives.
With weather fine the men are glad
'We sail wth God,' the say
During pleasant weather, the men onboard are content and believe that they are undertaking a voyage with divine approval.
But when the raging storm comes on
How differently they pray
However, when a tumultuous tempest ensues, their expressions of devotion drastically alter.
The eyes of every crewman bold
Betray his thoughts to me
All the brave sailors' facial expressions reveal their feelings to me.
That he wonders well,
Whether o'er the swell
With God or the Devil sails he
Each one contemplates whether their vessel is being guided by celestial or infernal forces as they cross the waves.
We toast the voyage, foul or fair
In porter and in ale
We celebrate our journey, regardless of whether it is favorable or unfavorable, with beer and other alcoholic beverages.
Of good men's lives the witch cut short
We tell a mournful tale
We recount a sad story of how the witch took the lives of honorable men prematurely in the past.
And I may sail in the raging gale
Or shelter in the lee
There is a possibility that I may have to traverse through rough winds or seek refuge in a sheltered area.
But my fate is cast,
Till the day at last
When the siren calls for me
Nevertheless, my destiny has already been determined, and it will persist until the moment when the siren summons me.
Writer(s): Lisa Theriot
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.