Multiple artists go by the name Samson.

1. Samson was a British hard… Read Full Bio ↴Multiple artists go by the name Samson.

1. Samson was a British hard rock band formed in 1977 by guitarist and vocalist Paul Samson. They are best known for their first three albums with future Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson, then known as "Bruce Bruce", and drummer Thunderstick (real name Barry Graham), who wore a leather mask and performed on stage in a metal cage. Drummer Clive Burr was also member of the band, both before and after his tenure with Iron Maiden. Drummer Mel Gaynor also had a successful music career being a member of Simple Minds for over 20 years.

After the release of their debut album Survivors in 1979, they spent the rest of the year touring on support of the album. In early 1980, Samson appeared as the opening act for Robin Trower's concerts, including dates at Hammersmith Odeon. The tour finished at Newcastle City Hall, where days later the band opened for Rainbow, on their Down to Earth tour. Here, Samson started performing for bigger audiences, but after some touring differences, they were cancelled for the rest of the dates.

The band's second album, Head On, was released July 1980, and peaked at #34 in the UK charts. The supporting tour was full of controversy and legal issues, due to problems with their management. They kept writing and rehearsing for a new record. Ten songs had already been composed, by October 1980, and were ready to be recorded. At the same time, the band re-issued their debut album, Survivors, now with Dickinson handling vocal duties. The tour continued until the end of the year, when Samson entered the studio to record their third album, Shock Tactics. This was the last album Dickinson recorded with the band. Samson faced an innumerable amount of problems with their management. They were always being booked on ill-matched support tours. After leaving their management in 1981 they discovered that their record company was going bankrupt. Dickinson said they "made every mistake in the business". His last performance with Samson was at the Reading Festival in 1981. This was recorded by the BBC and released in 1990, as the live album Live at Reading 1981.

The group effectively disbanded with Paul Samson's death from cancer on August 9, 2002. Bass player Chris Aylmer later died on January 9th 2007 following a battle with throat cancer. He was reported to have been responsible for suggesting the band's name. He assumed the role of bass player previously having been the band's soundman.

The band appeared in a short-movie Biceps of Steel in 1980, directed by Julien Temple, which was intended as the B-film to a major feature produced and promoted by the record company. The film featured two music-video type sequences which form the 15 minute film. Though it has been largely forgotten, clips from it were seen in the movie The Incubus (1981). However, in 2006, Biceps of Steel re-surfaced on Bruce Dickinson's Anthology DVD, Bruce himself introducing the video.

2. Samson was one of the more obscure outfits signed to Andrew Oldham's Immediate label, considering that they got to cut an entire concept album, Are You Samson?, which was released by the label in 1969. They played the Marquee Club, and were known around London, but never caught on. Keyboard man and singer Ian Kewley later worked with Strider and Limey, before hooking up with Paul Young. Samson brought into their music a successful blend of harmonies which sound akin to the Gregorian psych-era choral vocal parts of the Pretty Things and the Zombies, a touch of Deep Purple circa Shades of Purple, and a hint of the increasingly popular concept album. For sake of classification, their blending of Kinks-ish psych-pop with more progressive elements is befitting of the title progressive pop.

3. Samson is an Indie Rock band from Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. The previous line up includes: Luke Lewis-Guitar & vocals, Ash Beks-Guitar & vocals, Jake Warner-Bass & vocals and Ben Warner-Drums. They frequent iconic Shepparton venue "The Yahoo Bar" and played at the first inaugural "3630 Festival" in Shepparton. Known for their 60s style sound and lo-fi sounds. Disbanded in 2011 with several members of the band forming the band "Onett"

Back to You
Samson Lyrics

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[Samson]

It's been a while since I saw you
Do you still feel the same?
Your blues is always with me
Yes, I'm still in the game

Your stubborn pride and how you lied

It's still a problem to me
Your foolish ways, those happy days
All just a memory

It all comes back to you
You reap just what you sow
It all comes back to you
And brother, don't you know

Would you know me if you saw me?
Or do you even care?
Have you anybody out there?
What! Nobody nowhere?

You criticize, unsatisfied
That's how it seems to me
And all along, it's you who were wrong
It's there plain to see

It all comes back to you
You reap just what you sow

It all comes back to you
And brother, don't you know

Overall Meaning

In Samson's song "Back to You," the artist reflects on a past relationship that has had a lasting impact on him. He expresses that it has been some time since he has seen his former partner and wonders if they still have the same feelings. He admits that he still carries the pain and sadness of the breakup with him, yet he has persevered and is still "in the game." Samson then proceeds to criticize his ex-partner's character flaws, such as their stubborn pride and dishonesty. However, he acknowledges that the happy memories of their past together still exist within him.

This song is a fitting portrayal of a love that was as passionate as it was destructive. Seemingly, the relationship was based on the premise of "what goes around, comes around." Despite the passage of time, Samson has learned that he cannot escape the consequences of his actions. The line "It all comes back to you, You reap just what you sow" illustrates the theme of karma, telling us that every action has a reaction. The song suggests that, even in his ex's absence, the feelings associated with their relationship still linger on and reinforce the belief that the past always finds a way to revisit us.

Line by Line Meaning

It's been a while since I saw you
I haven't seen you in a long time

Do you still feel the same?
Are your feelings for me still the same?

Your blues is always with me
The sadness you caused me still lingers

Yes, I'm still in the game
I'm still here, fighting and trying to move on

Your stubborn pride and how you lied
Your refusal to apologize and your dishonesty still affect me

It's still a problem to me
I still struggle with it

Your foolish ways, those happy days
The good times we had before you hurt me

All just a memory
All of those memories are in the past

It all comes back to you
Everything is because of you

You reap just what you sow
You get what you give

And brother, don't you know
Don't you understand that?