Samiam is a band from El Sobrante, CA formed in 1988 after the breakup of t… Read Full Bio ↴Samiam is a band from El Sobrante, CA formed in 1988 after the breakup of the Gilman club mainstay Isocracy. With a sound akin to Jawbreaker, Hot Water Music, As Friends Rust, and Fuel, Samiam achieved some mainstream success in the mid-1990's. Singles, including "Capsized" from their sole major-label release "Clumsy," on Atlantic and "She Found You" from their follow-up "You Are Freaking Me Out," found some airplay on modern/alternative rock radio and MTV. They released records through New Red Archives, Atlantic and Hopeless Records in the US and Burning Heart Records in Europe. Consistently popular abroad, Samiam will be touring Europe throughout fall 2006, in support of their brand new album, titled "Whatever's Got You Down," which was released in late September 2006. Members of the band are also currently involved in Solea, Attention: and The Fakers.

Line-up
Jason Beebout (vocals)
Sergie Loobkoff (guitar)
Johnny Cruz (drums)
Sean Kennerly (guitar)
Jeremy Bergo (bass)

Discography
Samiam (1990)
Soar (1991)
Billy (1992)
Clumsy (1994)
You Are Freaking Me Out (1998)
Astray (2000)
The New Red Years (2000)
Whatever's Got You Down (2006)
Trips (2011)

Curbside
Samiam Lyrics

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You ride the rail and you stop at every station
You want some of everyone to see what you are
Mistake what you like without hesitation
And to justify your ways just use your imagination
You shop around you borrow things and you take them back
You put them on you
Wear them around awhile
Until you find out what they lack

You put them on
Your roll your tongue
And it sounds like conversation
You loosen up see if that gets his attention
You toss them around with all your breezy lies
Until they're stuck in your web
Full of flies
You shop around you borrow things
And you take them back
You put them on you
Wear them around awhile

Until you find out what they lack
You put them on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Samiam's song Curbside speak to the idea of a person who is constantly seeking attention or trying to impress others, using whatever means necessary to do so. The first two lines, "You ride the rail and you stop at every station / You want some of everyone to see what you are" suggest an individual who is constantly on the move, seeking out different experiences and interactions with others. This person also desires to be seen and recognized by those around them, indicating a potential sense of insecurity or need for validation.

The next few lines, "Mistake what you like without hesitation / And to justify your ways just use your imagination" speak to a lack of accountability or responsibility for one's actions. This person may make decisions impulsively without considering the potential consequences, and then use creative justifications to rationalize their behavior. The following lines, "You shop around you borrow things and you take them back / You put them on you / Wear them around awhile / Until you find out what they lack" further emphasize this theme by suggesting a lack of commitment or investment in anything, including relationships, possessions, and even personal values or beliefs.

The closing lines, "You loosen up see if that gets his attention / You toss them around with all your breezy lies / Until they're stuck in your web / Full of flies" describe this person's manipulative and deceitful nature. They may resort to lies and manipulation in order to gain attention or control over others, creating a metaphorical "web" in which their victims become trapped. Overall, the lyrics to Curbside paint a picture of a person who is insecure, unreliable, and manipulative, constantly seeking validation and attention from those around them.

Line by Line Meaning

You ride the rail and you stop at every station
You're constantly searching for new experiences and people, stopping at all opportunities along the way.

You want some of everyone to see what you are
You try to attract attention from everyone in order to showcase your perceived identity.

Mistake what you like without hesitation
You impulsively take what you want without considering the consequences.

And to justify your ways just use your imagination
You create reasons in your mind to rationalize your actions.

You shop around you borrow things and you take them back
You constantly seek out new items to enhance your image, only to discard them once they don't fulfill your desires.

You put them on you
You wear these borrowed items to present a certain image of yourself to others.

Wear them around awhile
You try out different personas for a period of time to see how they make you feel and how others react to them.

Until you find out what they lack
Once you've tried out different images of yourself, you realize that none of them fulfill all of your desires and needs.

You put them on
You continue to search for new items or personas to wear as part of your facade.

Your roll your tongue
You manipulate your words and language to present yourself in a certain way or to get what you want.

And it sounds like conversation
Your words may be disguised as dialogue or discussion, but they are really carefully crafted to serve your own purposes.

You loosen up see if that gets his attention
You alter your behavior or appearance to attract the attention of someone you're trying to impress or manipulate.

You toss them around with all your breezy lies
You sprinkle your interactions with dishonesty to make them seem more effortless or convincing.

Until they're stuck in your web
You trap others in your deceitful web and manipulate them to serve your own purposes.

Full of flies
These people become trapped in your web, hindered by your lies and constantly searching for a way out.

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