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.
Southern Cross
Jason Webley Lyrics
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Have you noticed its snowing,
Although it is June?
They, said your weakness was growing,
That your rapture was showing,
Just a little too soon.
But under these mountains,
The nights and the shadows grow long.
This is not your sky.
Pray, to a strange constellation.
Thank God for your isolation,
This forever goodbye.
Dawn, throws its light on the covers.
In this bed there's another,
Asleep at your side.
Gone, the embrace of a lover,
And the fire you discovered,
Already has died.
Her body recoils,
As your hand goes to touch her again.
She's a temple that won't let you in.
At her side you're alone.
On her back is the same constellation,
Confirming your alienation.
No this flesh is not home.
You, carry a vague conviction,
This life rose from an eviction,
Out of your homeland.
True, but it's also addiction,
To this soft crucifixion,
Under these foreign hands.
And like all Christs before you,
You kneel down beneath the night sky,
To look into your father's eyes,
And only feel lost.
Crucified to a strange constellation,
A new king awaits coronation,
But there will be no great revelation,
Your journey is your destination,
And discomfort could be your salvation,
Here, under the Southern Cross.
The lyrics of Jason Webley's song Southern Cross seem to be about the feeling of displacement and struggling to find one's place in the world. The first stanza seems to describe a situation where the singer is isolated and out of place under unfamiliar circumstances. The use of the imagery of snow falling in June, and the feeling that the stars don't belong in the sky, invoke a sense of dissonance and discomfort. The mention of a 'strange constellation' and 'forever goodbye' also suggest an awareness that they are not where they are meant to be, and a feeling of displacement that is reinforced by the singer's isolation.
The second stanza seems to be an extension of the first, with the singer waking up next to a lover who is distant and unresponsive. The imagery of the lover's body as a 'temple that won't let you in' suggests a spiritual struggle, and the 'strange constellation' motif continues to reinforce the sense of dislocation. The character's reaction seems to be a combination of longing and conviction, acknowledging the fact that this is not their home and that they carry the burden of displacement wherever they go.
Overall, the song seems to reflect on themes of displacement and belonging, highlighting the challenges and discomfort that can come with searching for one's place in the world. The use of rich, emotive language and imagery creates a sense of dissonance and tension that makes the song evocative and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, do you know where you're going?
Do you have a clear direction in life?
Have you noticed its snowing, Although it is June?
Have you seen the unexpected, strange things happening in your life lately?
They, said your weakness was growing, That your rapture was showing, Just a little too soon.
People around you feel that you're becoming weaker and too intense too quickly.
But under these mountains, The nights and the shadows grow long. The stars up above you feel wrong. This is not your sky.
In your current environment, everything is dark and different from what you're used to.
Pray, to a strange constellation. Thank God for your isolation, This forever goodbye.
You find comfort in seeking refuge in unknown, unconventional beliefs and being alone for a long time.
Dawn, throws its light on the covers. In this bed there's another, Asleep at your side.
You wake up next to someone else, but you feel distant and disconnected from them.
Gone, the embrace of a lover. And the fire you discovered, Already has died.
The passion and connection you had with this person has vanished completely.
Her body recoils, As your hand goes to touch her again. She's a temple that won't let you in. At her side you're alone.
She doesn't want your affection anymore, and you feel alone in her presence.
On her back is the same constellation, Confirming your alienation. No this flesh is not home.
Even though you're physically close, you feel so far away and different from her. You don't feel at home in your own body either.
You, carry a vague conviction, This life rose from an eviction, Out of your homeland.
You have an abstract understanding that you were forced out of your home country.
True, but it's also addiction, To this soft crucifixion, Under these foreign hands.
You have become accustomed to living a life of pain and discomfort under foreign circumstances.
And like all Christs before you, You kneel down beneath the night sky, To look into your father's eyes, And only feel lost.
You feel like you're following in the footsteps of others, but you're not sure where they're going either.
Crucified to a strange constellation, A new king awaits coronation, But there will be no great revelation, Your journey is your destination, And discomfort could be your salvation, Here, under the Southern Cross.
You feel trapped and lost in a foreign environment, but you know that you need to keep moving forward. You find comfort in knowing that your journey may be difficult, but it will ultimately lead to self-discovery and growth.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JASON WEBLEY
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