Band Members:
Mikhail Dombrovskiy – Vocals
Oleg Pesochinskiy - Keyboards, backvocals, composer
Nikita Mikhailov – Lead Guitar
Anton Tsypin – Bass
Ilya Artiomin - Drums
Tatyana Popova - Lyrics
The band was formed in 2007 by composer and keyboardist Oleg Pesochinskiy. The period of formation and work on the material lasted until 2011 during which the lineup had changed several times. At the end of 2011 Oleg Pesochinskiy started to collaborate with lyricist Tatyana Popova. New lyrics made the songs more dramatic and realistic at the same time by touching on loneliness, vicissitude of life, eternal choice and complexity of existence.
In March 2012 Soundivers released their new single called Wax Museum that became a new chapter in the band’s history. In September 2012 they released a live album and a live DVD consisted of 13 new songs and 2 covered songs.
The protean music opens from different sides in each song: melancholic Season Change is not dissonant to rap-core Sammy Ray; traditional rock ballad Still Wonder follows hysterically progressive Egoism; while cynically positive Age of Unromance echoes in postpunk Time.
Soundivers do not follow the rules while looking for new sound; they do not copy mainstream bands staying true to who they are; they do not woo the audience blending one genre with dozens of others. This is the reason for both keen interest in the band and the fan audience growing at an exponential rate.
In 2013 the band is going to release a full studio album including 14 songs.
At the moment Soundivers is performing in music clubs in Moscow, St.Petersburg and other cities in Russia and near abroad. The band drew full houses in Plan B, Tabula Rasa, Rock House, Tochka, Relax, Hard Rock Cafe, Mezzo Forte, China Town in Moscow and in Revolution in St.Petersburg.
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Sammy Ray
Soundivers Lyrics
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Who lived in a walkup down the lane
Dad worked Monday to Friday nine to five
Mama was a teacher and danced at night
Little Sammy Ray had a secret dream
That he learned how to fly without wings
But every time he jumped off a tree
Instead of taking off he hurt his knee
Wish upon a falling star
That all your dreams come true someday
And you’ll be the happiest man on the earth
Do you feel like giving up
Having been out of luck?
There are no falling stars
When you keep staring up
You seem to be losing faith
More with every day
No matter how hard you try
Without wings you won't fly
You’ll dig it in the ground to hide your crime
Of betraying the meaning of your life
Some things are fated to never ever happen
But you can’t really know
Sam Ray has grown as the years are going by
Now he works for the company called Joyss and Sons
Just like his dad he drinks beer after work
Sitting on the coach and watching TV shows
He got married and they have kids
He never could imagine living a life like this
But everytime he looks up in the sky
He recalls the times he wanted to fly
Wish upon a falling star
That all your dreams come true someday
And you’ll be the happiest man on the earth
Do you feel like giving up
Having been out of luck?
There are no falling stars
When you keep staring up
You seem to be losing faith
More with every day
No matter how hard you try
Without wings you won't fly
You’ll dig it in the ground to hide your crime
Of betraying the meaning of your life
Some things are fated to never ever happen
But you can’t really know
And if someday
You see a flying man
Wave your hand
At Sammy Ray
Who has lived his dream…
The song "Sammy Ray" by Soundivers tells the story of a boy named Sam Ray who had a secret dream of being able to fly without wings. Despite his attempts to jump off a tree and take flight, he always ended up hurting himself. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and the frustration of not being able to achieve one's dreams.
The song begins by describing Sam Ray's upbringing, with his father working a regular nine-to-five job and his mother being a teacher who danced at night. Despite this, Sam Ray holds onto his dream of flying. The chorus encourages him to wish upon a falling star, hoping that one day all his dreams will come true and he will find happiness.
The second verse explores the theme of perseverance and maintaining faith even in times of difficulty. It expresses the feeling of considering giving up after experiencing constant failures and having no luck. The repetition of the line "No matter how hard you try, without wings you won't fly" emphasizes the limitations and challenges faced by Sam Ray in achieving his dream.
The lyrics take a melancholic turn in the bridge, suggesting that Sam Ray has buried his dream deep within him and betrayed the true meaning of his life. The lines "Some things are fated to never ever happen, but you can’t really know" hint at the inevitability of some dreams never coming true. The song closes by presenting a glimpse of Sam Ray's current life, working for a company called Joyss and Sons, living a mundane existence, and reminiscing about his childhood dreams whenever he gazes at the sky.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam Ray
In the past, there existed a young boy named Sam Ray.
Who lived in a walkup down the lane
He resided in a small apartment situated along a narrow street.
Dad worked Monday to Friday nine to five
His father had a job from Monday to Friday, working regular office hours.
Mama was a teacher and danced at night
His mother was both an educator and an evening dancer.
Little Sammy Ray had a secret dream
Young Sammy Ray possessed a hidden aspiration.
That he learned how to fly without wings
His desire was to acquire the ability to levitate without the use of wings.
But every time he jumped off a tree
Yet, whenever he leaped from a tree.
Instead of taking off he hurt his knee
Rather than ascending, he would injure his knee.
Wish upon a falling star
Express a desire upon the sight of a shooting star.
That all your dreams come true someday
Hope for the fulfillment of all your aspirations in the future.
And you’ll be the happiest man on the earth
Resulting in becoming the most joyous individual on the planet.
Do you feel like giving up
Are you experiencing a sensation of surrendering?
Having been out of luck?
Due to a lack of fortune?
There are no falling stars
No shooting stars are present.
When you keep staring up
If you persistently gaze upwards.
You seem to be losing faith
The impression is that your belief is diminishing.
More with every day
This occurrence intensifies each day.
No matter how hard you try
Regardless of the level of effort you exert.
Without wings you won't fly
Flying is impossible without the possession of wings.
You’ll dig it in the ground to hide your crime
You will bury it underground to conceal your wrongdoing.
Of betraying the meaning of your life
This deceitfulness involves betraying the purpose or significance of one's existence.
Some things are fated to never ever happen
Certain occurrences are predetermined to never take place.
But you can’t really know
However, it is impossible to truly ascertain this fact.
Sam Ray has grown as the years are going by
Over the passing years, Sam Ray has matured.
Now he works for the company called Joyss and Sons
Presently, he is employed by a business known as Joyss and Sons.
Just like his dad he drinks beer after work
Similar to his father, he indulges in beer consumption following his work hours.
Sitting on the coach and watching TV shows
Relaxing on the couch while viewing television programs.
He got married and they have kids
He entered into matrimony and together they have children.
He never could imagine living a life like this
He could never have envisioned leading a life similar to his current one.
But everytime he looks up in the sky
However, whenever he gazes skyward.
He recalls the times he wanted to fly
He reminisces about the moments when he yearned to soar through the air.
And if someday
Furthermore, in the event that at some point in time.
You see a flying man
Should you encounter an individual in flight.
Wave your hand
Greet them with a friendly gesture using your hand.
At Sammy Ray
Directing your attention towards Sammy Ray.
Who has lived his dream...
This person has ultimately experienced the realization of their aspiration.
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