Black Swan Lane :::: This is a project founded by Jack Sobel of The Messeng… Read Full Bio ↴Black Swan Lane :::: This is a project founded by Jack Sobel of The Messengers who had the incredible pleasure of playing with Mark Burgess of The Chameleons UK on some live shows in the Southeastern part of the US. It is a project formed with multiple band members including Mark Burgess, Yves Altana & Achim Faerber of Bird, Jack Sobel & John Kolbeck of The Messengers, Kwasi Asante (the nicest human being on the planet) who played on the last big Chameleons Tour and album., Anna-Lynne Williams of the wonderful band Trespassers William and a few other folks who provided some backup sounds. Thanks Kim, Nate, Nancy, and Justin. After the live shows, the “experiments” that were taped in the studio started to sound like something that should be not only recorded but also heard and appreciated. There is no real theme that needed to be followed during recordings, but instead, a true evolution of sounds and appreciation for all types of music. Songs recorded were meant not to grow old and stale but to give an impression of true feeling and spirit. Memories of sitting around with friends in awe at the sound of The Chameleons and The Sun & The Moon was a true inspiration of getting this unique sound back out there. Additionally, learning to play music in grade school to the Beatles and The Jam didn’t hurt either. Mark Burgess did not only make a true dream realized but has also helped to make another wonderful piece of art. ‘A Long Way From Home’ was worked on between concerts in 06 and on into 2007. Very tough finishing since Mark is in Germany now, Kwasi in Manchester, John in Augusta, Yves in France, Achim in Berlin and I'm in Atlanta. Anna-Lynne from Trespassers William who is in Seattle was great to sing on a tune as well. The project is both original and diverse bringing many cultures and influences together as one. Peace...................................... Jack Sobel: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums / Achim Faerber : Drums, Percussion / Yves Altana : Electric Guitar Mark Burgess: Vocals, Bass, Acoustic / John Kolbeck : Guitars / Kwasi Asante : Vocals, percussion / Nate Ivey ! : Guitar on Second Soul / Justin Brooke : Electric Guitar on Wisch / Anna-Lynne Williams : Vocals on Fakers / Kim Sobel : Vocals on Harmony ‘A Long Way from Home’ is due out in July 07.

Dust
Black Swan Lane Lyrics

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Express the joy in your mind
Dismiss the worry behind
Chase the moments to live
La dee can easily find
Did I hurt your feelings
Did I get in your way
Did I take you for granted
Can you get me to stay

Taste the blood when it's warm
Take her on a new fall [?]
Did I lose your hope
Did I gain your trust
Did you want to know
Do you have to go
Taste the blood when it's warm
Take her on a new fall [?]
Can you get me to stay
Can you get me to stay
Get me to stay
Taste the blood when it's warm
Take her on a new fall [?]
I've seen the smiles when you're most [?]
Turning you into dust

Turning you into dust
Turning you into dust

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black Swan Lane's song Dust convey both a sense of urgency and a desire for connection. The first verse encourages the listener to express their joy and let go of worry, to seize the moments of life that are fleeting. The next verses address a relationship that seems to be faltering. The singer wonders if they have hurt their partner, taken them for granted, or lost their hope. They ask for clarity and for the chance to stay together. The chorus repeats the phrase "taste the blood when it's warm" and "take her on a new fall," suggesting a willingness to embrace passion, risk, and possibly even pain. The final lines, "turning you into dust," might imply the impermanence of all things, including relationships, as well as the transformative power of love and loss.

Overall, Dust is a complex song that touches on themes of connection, communication, risk, and impermanence. It invites the listener to reflect on their own relationships and experiences, and to consider how they might embrace joy while also confronting difficulties.

Line by Line Meaning

Express the joy in your mind
Share the happiness you feel inside

Dismiss the worry behind
Let go of your fears and anxieties

Chase the moments to live
Seize the opportunities to enjoy life

La dee can easily find
You can find laughter and joy easily

Did I hurt your feelings
Have I caused you emotional pain

Did I get in your way
Have I obstructed or interfered with you

Did I take you for granted
Have I not appreciated or valued you enough

Can you get me to stay
Can you convince me to not leave or depart

Taste the blood when it's warm
Experience the thrill of excitement and danger

Take her on a new fall [?]
Embark on a new adventure with her

Did I lose your hope
Have I caused you to lose faith or optimism