Like a Candle, I Watch You Burn
MAY 23, 2026 • ALBUMS
TRACKS: 10 | TIME: 16 MIN
INDEPENDENT RECORD LABEL
2 ⇴ Au-Delà De L'aurore 01:14
3 ⇴ Cheval Blanc 01:10
4 ⇴ Saphir II 01:48
5 ⇴ Entre Deux Mondes 01:48
6 ⇴ L'ombre Au Coeur De La Mer 02:26
7 ⇴ Terra Pulse 01:18
8 ⇴ Beneath the Blossoms 01:32
9 ⇴ Shifting Sands 00:50
10 ⇴ Like a Candle, I Watch You Burn 01:36
1 ⇴ Quand Le Firmament Saigne 02:17
© 2026 Sam Renaud
℗ 2026 Sam Renaud
Track Meanings
1. Quand Le Firmament Saigne
“Quand Le Firmament Saigne” uses the red sky of a sunset as a metaphor for the violence humans inflict upon one another within something breathtakingly beautiful. The song reflects on the contrast between the beauty of the Earth and the darkness of humanity.
2. Au-Delà De L'aurore
“Au-Delà De L'aurore” is inspired by the Northern Lights as a metaphor for pursuing great ambitions and reaching beyond what seems possible. For Sam Renaud, it represents the dream of building a career in music and turning that distant vision into reality.
3. Cheval Blanc
“Cheval Blanc” is a song inspired by the legendary ice formation on Mount Saint-Hilaire, which takes the shape of a white horse each spring as the snow melts. Traditionally, farmers waited for the Cheval Blanc to disappear before beginning their planting, as it marked the arrival of spring and the end of the risk of late frost.
4. Saphir II
“Saphir II” is the continuation of “Saphir”, reimagined through a reversed remix and the use of pitch-shifting effects. It further explores the same themes of purity, light, and wonder through a transformed and dreamlike sound.
5. Entre Deux Mondes
“Entre Deux Mondes” is inspired by the feeling of navigating a fallen world, surrounded by the atrocities of humanity, while waiting for the day we will be reunited with God after death. The song reflects the feeling of being caught between earthly life and the promise of Paradise.
6. L'ombre Au Coeur De La Mer
“L'ombre Au Coeur De La Mer” is inspired by the complete darkness found in the deepest parts of the ocean, where sunlight can no longer reach. The song explores the feeling of entering unknown territory, where humanity is surrounded by darkness and the mysteries of the deep.
7. Terra Pulse
“Terra Pulse” represents the pulse and heartbeat of the Earth itself. Terra, meaning “Earth” in Latin, reflects the connection between humanity, nature, and the living rhythm of our planet.
8. Beneath the Blossoms
“Beneath th Blossoms” is inspired by Motojirō Kajii’s Japanese story Sakura no ki no shita ni wa (“Under the Cherry Trees”), which suggests that cherry blossoms draw their beauty from corpses buried beneath their roots. The song reflects on the haunting connection between death and the beauty of new life.
9. Shifting Sands
“Shifting Sands” reflects the constantly changing landscape of the music industry, where trends, expectations, and opportunities are always shifting. The song explores the uncertainty of pursuing a career in music while holding on to the hope of making it.
10. Like a Candle, I Watch You Burn
“Like a Candle, I Watch You Burn” is a metaphor for watching your dreams disappear before your eyes. I had wanted to study law and become a lawyer for several years, but once I entered the program, I realized that it was not truly for me. It felt like the future I had imagined for myself was slowly disappearing. The song represents the feeling of watching a dream die, but also accepting it, moving on, and continuing with life.