Jane Weaver (born 1972 in Liverpool) is an English singer, songwriter and g… Read Full Bio ↴Jane Weaver (born 1972 in Liverpool) is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist. Currently residing in Marple, Stockport (a part of Manchester), she is married to DJ and co-founder of Twisted Nerve Records Andy Votel. She has worked alongside Elbow, Doves, Andy Votel and Badly Drawn Boy.

In 1989 Weaver started out fronting Indie rock band Kill Laura who signed to Polydor Records and released two EPs until the departure of their a&r Man. Rob Gretton (New Order's manager and founder of the Hacienda club in Manchester) decided to sign them to his new label Manchester Records after seeing them support indie darlings Marion at the Band On The Wall club in Manchester. After the release of three singles Kill Laura split. Weaver began to release singles under her own name and feature on compilations such as Grand Central Record's 'Central Heating Volume 2' and collaborate with label mates Doves and Andy Votel for Manchester Records until Gretton's untimely death in 1999.

Weaver released her first solo album ' Like An Aspen Leaf' on her own imprint Bird Records through PIAS in 2002. Contributors included Rick Tomlinson (Voice Of The Seven Woods), Sam Yates, Naomi Hart as well as Craig Potter and Richard Jupp from Elbow. The album was given enthusiastic reviews by the press such as The Guardian describing her songs as music for "..heartbroken lovers that twist and turn into fragile but sparkling lullabies".

Around this time Weaver formed art-pop side project Misty Dixon with friends David Tyack (DOT), Anna Greenwood and Sam Yates. They sign to Twisted Nerve Records and released three EP's and the album 'Iced To Mode'. Before recording was finished, however, David Tyack disappeared whilst on a walking holiday in Corsica. The album was eventually released in 2003 and received critical acclaim by Peter Paphides in Mojo Magazine as "exquisite sepia future pop". David Tyack is tragically discovered dead nearly two years after disappearing in Corsica.

Weaver returned to solo work and released the album 'Seven Day Smile' in 2006 (an album of hand-picked demo recordings from the previous 10 years). The title track features the band Doves and was previously heard on a rare 7" EP called 'Everyone Knows Everyone Else'. Weaver gigged with artists such as Gruff Rhys, Badly Drawn Boy, Josephine Foster and Voice of The Seven Woods.

In 2007 Weaver released an album of new songs, 'Cherlokalate', dedicated to 'absent friends' and is described as "a bittersweet collection of memories". Alongside Andy Votel she curated a 'femme freak folk' compilation album called 'Bearded Ladies' featuring both contemporary and vintage female singers such as Brigitte Fontaine, Susan Christie and Emma Tricca. The album was brought to life after an invitation from Jarvis Cocker to play at his 2007 Meltdown Festival at The South Bank Centre. 'Lost Ladies of Folk' included sets from Bonnie Dobson, Susan Christie and Wendy and Bonnie with Sean O'Hagan and The High Llamas providing the instrumentation. Jane sang with Wendy Flower in replacement of the absent Bonnie.

Under the name Jane Weaver Septième Soeur she released the album The Fallen By Watchbird in 2010, followed by the remix album The Watchbird Alluminate with contributions from the likes of Demdike Stare and The Focus Group.

In 2014 she released the album The Silver Globe, in which elements of space rock and krautrock were combined with her folk style.

Stages of Phases
Jane Weaver Lyrics

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When you won't go
When you won't stay
Then you want to break up
Its' clear.. in the long way round
Why did you get talking too much
It's so cool...Oooo

I was ok

I was ok
I was on the move in
In case
There was something wrong
Why did you get talking too much
Its so cool.. Oooo

Is this how it feels for you?
Anything could happen
And anything could be
It's a long way round
Of bringing you back to me
Anything could happen
And anything could be
It's a long way round
Of bringing you back to me

Everything's clear
In the constant
Flickering of the light
I'm Dazed
I will phase you out
Imagining Times
Crossing the lines
You're.. so cool.. Oooo

Is this how it feels for you?
Anything could happen
And anything could be
It's a long way round
Of bringing you back to me
Anything could happen
And anything could be
It's a long way round
Oooo

Is this how it feels for you?
Oooo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jane Weaver's song "Stages of Phases" explore the complex dynamics of a relationship that is on the verge of breaking up. The first verse captures the indecisiveness and uncertainty of one person in the relationship, torn between wanting to stay and wanting to leave. They question why the other person talks too much, which may imply that their partner's communication style is causing confusion and making it hard to find clarity. Despite this confusion, there is a sense of coolness and detachment expressed in the lyrics.

The second verse suggests that the singer was initially fine with the situation and ready to move on if anything went wrong. However, the constant talking and lack of resolution create a sense of frustration for the singer, even though they maintain a cool exterior. The repetition of the phrase "It's so cool" throughout the song reflects the singer's attempt to remain detached and unaffected by the situation.

The chorus delves into the introspection and contemplation of the relationship's future. The line "anything could happen and anything could be" speaks to the unpredictability of the relationship and the potential for both positive and negative outcomes. The phrase "It's a long way round of bringing you back to me" implies that even though the journey to reconcile may be challenging and convoluted, there is still a desire to reconnect.

Overall, "Stages of Phases" explores the complexities of relationships, the struggle between staying and leaving, and the difficulty in finding resolution when communication becomes confusing.

Line by Line Meaning

When you won't go
When you refuse to leave

When you won't stay
When you refuse to stay

Then you want to break up
Then you desire to end the relationship

Its' clear.. in the long way round
It becomes evident through a complicated process

Why did you get talking too much
Why did you start speaking excessively

It's so cool...Oooo
It is very impressive and exciting

I was ok
I was fine

I was on the move in
I was constantly progressing

In case
Just in case

There was something wrong
There was an issue

Why did you get talking too much
Why did you start speaking excessively