Webley tours all over the world. He usually performs solo, but occasionally plays with his long-time band mates - Michael McQuilken, Jherek Bischoff and Alex Guy.
Webley used to stage a theatrical death every Halloween, only to resurrect on May Day of the following year, but in 2005 he discontinued the tradition, claiming he did not wish to die annually again. He owns a Toyota Corrolla, which he's altered and named "The Tomato" and he organized and ran Camp Tomato in April of 2005, with friends and fans known as Tomato Scouts ( in retaliation to the comment that he was a sadistic cult leader. ) Camp Tomato has since been a more or less annual event.
Northern lights
Jason Webley Lyrics
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And something in the air,
Says to "eat what's on your plate."
And maybe your walking 'cross an endless sheet of white
Beneath an almost endless night,
You've never been so cold.
But you feel something warm,
And bright,
She's strange, she is so familiar.
You just look at her back,
And your hair stands on its ends.
And maybe she leads you to a garden and invites
You to release your lips and bite
Through all that you've been told.
You drink from a cup that is broken.
And its lonely in this crowd,
Guess you'll just go home to bed.
And maybe your caught beneath a softly shifting sky
And find that somehow just behind,
Is every sacred thing you thought you'd sold.
She's strange, she is so familiar,
And something in the air,
Says to "eat what's on your plate."
And maybe you're feeling a bit harder to excite,
You're thinking maybe it's not right,
You've never been so old
And maybe your walking 'cross a river late at night.
A friend you can't remember is standing softly at your side.
And you feel the current pulling,
But you have no need to fight,
Because you see yourself reflected,
In the water and her eyes.
Look up.
Look up tonight,
She's dancing,
The Northern Lights.
The song "Northern Lights" by Jason Webley paints a picture of a dark and cold world, but with a spark of warmth and light within it. The opening lines set the tone for the song, as they point to a never-ending cycle of darkness and uncertainty. The singer finds themselves in a bleak and barren landscape where they are instructed to "eat what's on your plate." Although this line could simply refer to a literal meal, it can also be interpreted as a suggestion to accept what is given to you in life, even if it seems unsatisfactory. The use of the word "plate" can also bring to mind the concept of fate, further emphasizing the idea of accepting one's circumstances.
The singer then encounters a mysterious woman, who is described as both strange and familiar. This line can mean that the woman is physically strange in appearance but familiar in a spiritual sense, or that she is strange because the singer can't quite place where they have met before. The woman leads the singer to a garden, where they are free to let go of all their inhibitions and bite into the fruit, breaking free from the confines of societal norms. The use of the word "release" further emphasizes this idea of being set free.
Later in the song, the singer is caught in a river late at night, unsure of how they got there or even who is with them. But despite the sense of confusion and being lost, the singer finds peace in seeing their reflection in the water, and in the eyes of the woman who has been with them throughout the song. Webley concludes the song by reminding us to look up at the sky and witness the beautiful northern lights dancing across it. This final image, with all its otherworldly beauty, offers the listener a sense of hope and wonder, reminding us that there is always something beautiful to be found, even amidst the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Moons pass, but the sun never rises.
Time keeps moving forward, but things may never change.
And something in the air,
Says to "eat what's on your plate."
There is a force that compels you to accept what is given to you.
And maybe your walking 'cross an endless sheet of white
Beneath an almost endless night,
You've never been so cold.
But you feel something warm,
And bright,
You may be in a difficult and uncomfortable situation, but there is an underlying feeling of hope and positivity.
She's strange, she is so familiar.
You just look at her back,
And your hair stands on its ends.
There is someone or something that feels like both a stranger and an old friend at the same time, causing a sense of excitement and unease.
And maybe she leads you to a garden and invites
You to release your lips and bite
Through all that you've been told.
This familiar stranger may be encouraging you to break free from societal norms and expectations.
You drink from a cup that is broken.
And its lonely in this crowd,
Guess you'll just go home to bed.
Despite being surrounded by others, you may feel isolated and unsupported, leading to a sense of resignation.
And maybe your caught beneath a softly shifting sky
And find that somehow just behind,
Is every sacred thing you thought you'd sold.
Sometimes, you may feel lost or uncertain, but the things that truly matter to you will always be present and waiting for you to rediscover them.
She's strange, she is so familiar,
And something in the air,
Says to "eat what's on your plate."
The recurring presence of this enigmatic figure and the mysterious force in the air continue to urge you to accept what is presented to you.
And maybe you're feeling a bit harder to excite,
You're thinking maybe it's not right,
You've never been so old
As time passes, you may become less easily stimulated and may question whether your current course is truly fulfilling.
And maybe your walking 'cross a river late at night.
A friend you can't remember is standing softly at your side.
And you feel the current pulling,
But you have no need to fight,
Because you see yourself reflected,
In the water and her eyes.
Look up.
Look up tonight,
She's dancing,
The Northern Lights.
As you navigate unfamiliar waters and try to remember long-lost connections, you begin to recognize the beauty in life and the world around you, culminating in a transcendent experience witnessing the Northern Lights.
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Written by: JASON WEBLEY
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