… Read Full Bio ↴Dustin Tebbutt is an Australian-born singer-songwriter from Sydney.
Falling for the northern hemisphere.. the notion of life in winter and the appeal of a hibernation far away, Tebbutt relocated to Sweden to live and work, write and record. The result was this tenderly-sculpted music about that move to the other side of the world.. The things he left or lost along the way, and the person that came back. The lead single and title track from “The Breach” is available on Itunes or www.dustintebbutt.com with an E.P released in Australia.
Where I Find You
Dustin Tebbutt Lyrics
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If I were a painter would I find you in my brush
Ink commits to paper what time will dissolve
And all through the world is where I find you
If I were a preacher would I find you in my words
If I were a shepherd would I find you in my heard
Ink commits to paper what the mind will dissolve
But I won't be long
I've a loaded gun
And one last run
I won't be long
Leave the light on
Till I get home
These lyrics from Dustin Tebbutt’s song “Where I Find You” convey the idea that the person singing is looking for someone through various mediums, such as painting and writing. The first two verses mention being a geisha and a painter - if the person were either of these, they wonder if they would find the person they are searching for in their makeup or in the brush strokes of their paintings. The third verse asks if the person would be found in the words of a preacher or in the herd of a shepherd. Throughout all of these possibilities, the person keeps returning to the idea that ink on paper commits something to memory, something that time may dissolve, but that they will always be able to find this person through their creative outlets.
The final lines of the song, “But I won't be long, I've a loaded gun, And one last run, I won't be long, Leave the light on, Till I get home” suggest a sense of urgency and even danger. These lines seem to indicate that the singer is on their way to see the person they have been searching for, and they are willing to take any risk to get to them. The final line, “leave the light on till I get home” is a request to the person who they are searching for - it’s a reassurance that they are coming home, and to wait for them with the light on.
Line by Line Meaning
If I were a geisha would I find you in my blush
If I were a geisha, would I find traces of you hidden in my makeup?
If I were a painter would I find you in my brush
If I were a painter, would I find glimpses of you in my art supplies?
Ink commits to paper what time will dissolve
Written words preserve memories that may eventually fade away
And all through the world is where I find you
You are all around me, scattered throughout the world
If I were a preacher would I find you in my words
If I were a preacher, would I find hints of you in my sermons?
If I were a shepherd would I find you in my heard
If I were a shepherd, would I find images of you among my flock?
Ink commits to paper what the mind will dissolve
Memories may fade from the mind, but written words endure
And all through the world is where I find you
You are everywhere, scattered throughout the world
But I won't be long
I won't be gone for very much longer
I've a loaded gun
I am armed and dangerous
And one last run
I am about to make one final attempt or escape
I won't be long
I will return soon
Leave the light on
Keep a light on for me to find my way back
Till I get home
Keep the light on until I have returned safely
Contributed by Ian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@WhereLoveFlows
❤ “If I were a painter I’d find you in my brush.” ❤
@kensiespeed7722
This summer I dropped everything and went on a life changing pilgrimage across Spain. Through the span of 20 days, I walked on foot over 200 miles. I want you to know that the entire time I was listening to your incredible music. It made the experience that much richer, beautiful, and memorable. Now whenever I hear The Breach, I think of the vineyards in Spain where I found peace. Thank you for being a part of the most incredible thing I have ever done, even if you had no idea you did so. Thank you for saving me from monotony. Thank you for opening up my heart and love for adventure.
@yp1391Yoani
that's so awesome man
@a.chrystal9819
Kensie Speed I'm from Spain and also listen to this music :)
@DanielColageo
Kensie Speed Wow. This inspired me. Thank you.
@Fuzigish8
That's rad. I love how music does that. I have many phases of my life that have their own soundtrack.
@food2524232221
I listen to his magical music in Maine. Now where I listen to this music I am taken back to Maines coast line.
@hodgezthehellcat1666
My man has such a way as to pull one's heart strings.... this one is for you Sister Christian
@peterpaddo4540
Mr Tebbutt you're my hero. Your voice is so beautiful and you're such a talented guitar player. Your music makes me feel great, and when I hear it it makes me realise how amazing live is. Thank you for your beautiful music.
@DustinTebbutt
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