Back in January, Mega Ran dazzled viewers at the New York Video Game Awards, with a brand-new single dedicated to the ceremony's Legend Award recipient, Sam Lake.
Now, three months later, the singer has released the new piece to celebrate Sam's birthday, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity. Writing about the charity aspect, Mega Ran posted on social media that, “50% of all proceeds from the song will benefit The New York Video Game Critics Circle, a non-profit whose program 'Playing With Purpose' connects students with the NYVGCC’s vast network of industry professionals providing mentorship and internship opportunities. Young writers and creatives connect with industry legends, like Reggie Fils-Aimé from Nintendo and Phil Spencer from Microsoft.”
A video message from Sam was posted on Mega Ran's social media channel, alongside the reveal. In the recording, he thanks the singer for the new song, stating “I'm feeling honoured and blessed about this awesome song that Mega Ran created. I wanted to wish much love to all the fearless and brave creators out there building new worlds.”
Sam Lake is a studio recording of the original piece, performed on stage at the New York Video Game Awards, with some changes made to the original lyrics.
You can listen to the new song, Sam Lake, on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and more, HERE.
Sam Lake Lyrics by Mega Ran
Hey. Hey.
This one's for the creators.
Hey, keep innovating. Ya.
In the heart of Finland where the cold winds blow
A storyteller's spark will begin with a glow
In a styling forest, with a neon haze
A man will craft worlds in which we all play
Through the dark, with a pen,
he will paint through the night.
Ideas so bright
That we'd all see the light.
Psychological action takes all of your might.
Trying to find the Remedy in the songs I write.
There's something like painkillers
They mitigates the suffering.
Been off forever
But I'm still recovering.
Because the dreams never stop,
trying to make it to the top
through the schemes and the plots. Yeah.
On the quest to innovate,
reach new heights,
where one slip will leave you unemployed overnight.
Through thresholds and dimensions wide,
creators like Sam keep the vibe alive, yeah.
Yeah, this one's for the creators.
Much love to you, the innovators.
It didn't exist until you made it.
Just wanted to say you're appreciated.
Cos this one's for the creators.
Much love to you, the innovators.
It didn't exist until you made it.
Just wanted to say you're appreciated.
C'mon.
Max's pain. Alan's wake.
Heroes so that we challenged fate.
Many of you felt the true pull of talent.
Wait and still keep the balance straight.
Though we move out of night
though destiny might call.
My head spinning like some white walls.
My town ain't nothing like Bright Falls.
So I'm used to the whispers and eyeballs.
Yeah, but Sam was different.
Sam was gifted.
Cos, Sam was driven.
When Sam was drifting.
Sam persisted.
Spotted the trends and then Sam would flip it.
So, therefore...
This one's for the creators.
Much love to you, the innovators.
It didn't exist until you made it.
Just wanted to say you're appreciated.
Cos, this one's for the creators.
Much love to you, the innovators.
It didn't exist until you made it.
Just wanted to say you're appreciated.
C'mon.
He's the face of Max Payne.
No literally.
The face of Max Payne.
Thanks
