Formed as Energy! several years ago in Kilmarnock, the name change came in September of 2010 before support slots with Feeder, The Automatic and a tour with Idlewild over that December. Fatherson have released a number of singles and EPs and are gearing up for the release of their debut album in 2013.
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Dust
Fatherson Lyrics
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If you need it to
The safest walls are see-through
I see straight to you
And I'll keep my head low
And dust off your halo
And I'll be on the other side
Taking it all in
If you need it to
If you need it to
Ooh
Ooh
The lyrics in Fatherson's song "Dust" reflect the idea of being trapped inside an old house, both figuratively and literally. The house is a metaphor for a person's mental state, representing the familiar and comfortable but also the possibility of being haunted by the past. The lyrics suggest that this state of being can offer both safety and imprisonment. The line "the safest walls are see-through, I see straight to you" implies that even in a confined space, it is possible to understand another person's innermost thoughts and feelings. The singer suggests that they will keep their head down and dust off the other person's halo, possibly indicating a desire to help them escape the confines of the house and the mental state it represents.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the line "This old house can haunt you if you need it to" suggests that the house is not necessarily a negative thing, but that it can be terrifying if you allow it to be. The repetition of the line also implies that it is a mantra that the singer is reminding themselves of, almost as if they are trying to keep their own fears at bay.
Overall, the lyrics to "Dust" convey a sense of ambiguity and duality, representing the potential for both comfort and discomfort in a familiar but confining space. The singer recognizes the danger of getting trapped in this space but also acknowledges the possibility of finding safety and understanding within it.
Line by Line Meaning
This old house can keep you locked inside
Sometimes we get trapped inside our own home or routine and can't find our way out.
If you need it to
But sometimes we feel like we need that sense of security and familiarity from our safe space.
The safest walls are see-through
Ironically, sometimes the walls we feel the safest behind are those that are transparent and honest, allowing others to see us for who we truly are.
I see straight to you
I can see beyond your walls as they become transparent to me, and I understand who you are deep inside.
And I'll keep my head low
I'll hold back my own desires and needs to make sure that you feel safe and understood.
And dust off your halo
I'll help you see your own goodness and worthiness, as sometimes we forget our own value.
And I'll be on the other side
I'll be there to support you and be your rock, even if it means being on the opposite side of the situation.
Taking it all in
I'll listen to everything you have to say, understand your perspective, and help you navigate through the situation.
This old house can haunt you
The same home or routine that brings you comfort can also bring you fear and anxiety, haunting your mind and emotions.
If you need it to
But sometimes we might think we need that sense of familiarity and comfort, even if it brings us negative emotions.
Ooh
A sound expressing emotion and sentiment towards the situation.
Contributed by Alex L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.