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)
Underground
Samiam Lyrics
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Running down and I sink along.
So far underground, I lose touch.
Falling all alone if you choose to fall.
Looking down if nobody is watching.
Falling all alone if you choose to fall.
If you come back I won't forget.
And if you find that place, won't you let me in?
Sometimes you need to cry so you can smile again.
The song "Underground" by Samiam is a reflection on the difficulties and challenges that come with life. The lyrics convey a sense of struggle and perseverance as the singer faces numerous obstacles along the way. "Dying hard and I stand by" suggests that the singer is facing a difficult situation but is determined to hold on and not give up. However, he also acknowledges that he is "running down and sinking along" - that the challenge is taking its toll on him.
The lyrics "So far underground, I lose touch" implies that the singer is losing connection with others as he faces his struggles. He feels isolated and disconnected, as though he is buried beneath the surface of the earth. However, he also acknowledges that if he falls, he falls alone - the choice is his own.
The last few lines of the song provide a glimmer of hope. The singer speaks of forgiveness and understanding, saying "If you come back I won't forget" and "If you're hiding, I'll understand." The lyrics suggest that the singer acknowledges that life is not always easy and sometimes people need to take time to heal, but ultimately things can get better. The final line - "sometimes you need to cry so you can smile again" - encapsulates the central theme of the song: that sometimes we need to face difficulties in order to grow and find joy again.
Line by Line Meaning
Dying hard and I stand by.
I am fighting a difficult battle and I will not give up.
Running down and I sink along.
I am struggling and feeling overwhelmed.
So far underground, I lose touch.
I am so deeply buried in my troubles that I have lost connection with the world around me.
Falling all alone if you choose to fall.
If I fail, it's my own responsibility and I must pick myself back up.
Looking down if nobody is watching.
I am introspective and self-reflective even when no one else is around.
Falling all alone if you choose to fall.
Again, if I fail, it is up to me to get back up again and try again.
If you come back I won't forget.
I have loyalty and will remember those who have been there for me in tough times.
And if you find that place, won't you let me in?
I hope to be included in others' successes and happiness.
And if you're hiding, I'll understand
I am compassionate and will acknowledge and accept others' need for space or privacy.
Sometimes you need to cry so you can smile again.
It is okay to experience sadness or pain in order to find joy again in the future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY TYLER KENNEY, GREGORY GLEN MARTIN, MARK S. ORR, FRED K. YOUNG, RICHARD OREN YOUNG
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