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)

Sympathy
Samiam Lyrics

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I wish I could be a part of your sadness.
I wish I could cry for you.
I hate to think of what you are going through
But, I've never known,
I can't even sympathize.
I can't even sympathize, I can't even sympathize
As I imitate your mood I feel so callous, so hard inside.
Because my eyes are dry,

I can't even sympathize.

I just hope that it will be OK along the way.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Samiam’s song “Sympathy” express empathy and compassion towards somebody going through a difficult time. The writer wishes that they could feel the same sadness as the other person so they could show more empathy towards them. They acknowledge that they cannot imagine what the other person is going through and feels undeserving of their pity. The writer admits to feeling callous and hard inside, imitating the other person's emotions yet unable to genuinely experience them. The writer concludes the song by hoping that everything will be okay in the end, despite their inability to fully connect with the feelings of the person they wish to console.

Overall, this song speaks to the complexity of human emotion and empathy. It shows that sometimes we wish we could feel more deeply and connect with others in a more meaningful way. It also acknowledges that sometimes we cannot fully understand what others are going through, but we can still show support and hope for the best.

Line by Line Meaning

I wish I could be a part of your sadness.
I desire to share and understand your pain and sorrow with you.

I wish I could cry for you.
I want to express my emotions on your behalf and let you know that I care for you deeply.

I hate to think of what you are going through
I dislike the thought of you experiencing any kind of hardship or suffering.

But, I've never known,
However, I have not personally experienced the same struggles as you.

I can't even sympathize.
I cannot fully comprehend or relate to your pain and emotions.

I can't even sympathize, I can't even sympathize
I acknowledge my inability to empathize with you and feel guilty about it.

As I imitate your mood I feel so callous, so hard inside.
When I try to understand and mimic your emotional state, I feel cold and unfeeling inside, like I lack compassion and empathy.

Because my eyes are dry,
Since I am not able to shed tears for you, or cry alongside you, despite wanting to, it makes me feel distant and separated from your pain.

I can't even sympathize.
Once again, I recognize my inability to truly comprehend or feel your pain, and it makes me feel helpless and ill-equipped to support you through your struggles.

I just hope that it will be OK along the way.
Despite my limitations, I still hold out hope that you will be able to overcome your difficulties and find happiness and peace eventually.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Greg Lawson, Michael Fields

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