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)
Mud Hill
Samiam Lyrics
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Through the floating strands of your hair,
Am I just like the rest?
You say you don't want anyone or anything,
Say this hurts you too,
I wouldn't bother but this means everything to me,
So spare me now
Rehearse the words you say,
Repeat them again as you see my driveway,
While searching for something more beyond this lonely hill.
I pretend to hear you, I act as if I understand,
I try to convince you I don't hate you, but it's hard to do,
You say you don't want anyone or anything,
Say this hurts you too (yeah, you too)
I wouldn't bother but this means everything to me,
So spare me now,
Rehearse the words you say,
Repeat them again as you see my driveway,
While searching for something more beyond this lonely hill.
Rehearse the words you say,
Repeat them again as you see my driveway,
While searching for something more beyond this lonely hill.
In these lyrics from the song "Mud Hill" by Samiam, the singer is conversing with someone who seems apprehensive about taking the relationship any further. The imagery of car windows icing over and speaking steam with your breath creates a sense of coldness and distance, and the singer wonders if they are just like the rest, meaning they may also be dismissed and not taken seriously. The other person insists they don't want anyone or anything, but the singer is insistent that this means everything to them, and begs to be spared the pain of rejection. However, the other person continues to rehearse their words and repeat them as they leave the singer's driveway, searching for something more beyond the lonely hill.
The repeated line, "Repeat them again as you see my driveway, while searching for something more beyond this lonely hill" seems to suggest that the other person is hesitant to commit to a relationship and is constantly searching for something more. The singer is left trying to convince them otherwise, even if it means pretending to understand and not hating them. Overall, the song speaks to the frustrating experience of feeling strongly for someone who may not reciprocate those feelings or may not want the same things in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Car windows icing over, speaking steam with your breath
It's cold outside and you're breathing into the car, making the windows fog up.
Through the floating strands of your hair, Am I just like the rest?
I see your hair blowing in the wind and wonder if I'm just another person who will disappoint you.
You say you don't want anyone or anything, Say this hurts you too, I wouldn't bother but this means everything to me, So spare me now
You claim that you don't need anyone or anything, but I know this situation is painful for both of us. Even though it may not be significant to you, it means everything to me so I need you to be honest with me.
Rehearse the words you say, Repeat them again as you see my driveway, While searching for something more beyond this lonely hill.
You're preparing your words carefully and repeating them as you approach my driveway, hoping to find something more than just this isolated hill - a better outcome or resolution.
I pretend to hear you, I act as if I understand, I try to convince you I don't hate you, but it's hard to do,
I'm pretending to listen and comprehend your words, but it's difficult for me to not feel resentful towards you.
Rehearse the words you say, Repeat them again as you see my driveway, While searching for something more beyond this lonely hill.
You're still rehearsing and repeating your words as you approach my driveway, hoping for a positive resolution that goes beyond this hill and our current situation.
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