In 2005 she released a solo album, entitled 'Lalleshwari - Lullabies In A Glass Wilderness'. This was initially made available on her website as a CD/DVD pack, limited to a hundred copies. The DVD contained films directed by James Sutton, who has previously created artwork for Queen Adreena, Maple Bee, Huski, and Vertigo Angels. About six months later, a slightly different CD-only version of the album was released on her website. This version included new songs 'Marybell (Rides To Town On A Pig)' and 'In The Birdcage Part.1', but left off 'Play For Us'.
KatieJane joined Hector Zazou with others in an electro post-rock adventure, resulting in the album 'Corps Electriques' in 2007
Most recently, KatieJane has begun collaborating with Chris Whittingham in a project called Ruby Throat.
Her sister, Melanie Garside (aka Maple Bee), also has a career in music, and has sometimes collaborated and performed with Katie Jane and Queen Adreena.
Hole frontwoman Courtney Love once cited KatieJane as the first real Riot Grrrl along with Kat Bjelland of Babes in Toyland and herself.
Darling
KatieJane Garside Lyrics
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Against the waterfall
Breathe into the mirror
No answers there at all
Reflected in your gaze
A shadow figment host
Watching from the waves
Darling, time’s ticking away
Darling, time’s ticking away
Darling, time’s ticking away
He won't, she will
She won't, he will
She might, could kill
He won't, she will
I dreamed I caught a seed
I plant it deep inside
I swear I heard it breathe
The dreaming was alive
I couldn’t catch my breath
The last leaf took her fall
I saw you turn away
Not remembering at all
Darling, time’s ticking away
Darling, time’s ticking away
Darling, time’s ticking away
He won't, she will
She won't, he will
She might, could kill
He won't, she will
She will
She will
I found her bicycle
Thrown down in the road
I heard my daughter breathe
And I was sin alone
Darling, time’s ticking away
Darling, I’m slipping away
Darling, I’m slipping away
He won't, she will
She might, he kill
He won’t, could kill
She won't, he will
He will
He will
The song "Darling" by KatieJane Garside explores the themes of loss, grief, and regret. The opening lines, "Tears held in the glass against the waterfall, breathe into the mirror no answers there at all," describe the inability to find comfort or answers in facing one's own reflection or in holding back tears while being overwhelmed by emotions. The following line, "Reflected in your gaze a shadow figment host," suggests that the singer is haunted by shadows of their memories and is unable to escape the past. The line "Watching from the waves a symphony of ghosts" further emphasizes the haunting, melancholic feel of the song.
The lines "He won't, she will/she won't, he will/she might, could kill" suggest a disjointed relationship, perhaps describing lovers who are at odds with each other. The line "I dreamed I caught a seed/I plant it deep inside/I swear I heard it breathe/The dreaming was alive" could symbolize the singer's hope for a new beginning or a fresh start, yet still feels consumed by grief and has a difficult time moving on.
The final lines, "I found her bicycle thrown down in the road/I heard my daughter breathe and I was sin alone," suggest a painful loss that has caused significant guilt and regret, as if the singer could have done something differently to prevent it. The repetition of "Darling, time’s ticking away" throughout the song emphasizes the fleeting nature of time, and how it cannot be regained.
Line by Line Meaning
Tears held in the glass
Holding back emotions like tears behind a fragile barrier, like a glass
Against the waterfall
Trying to resist or hold back emotions while being overwhelmed by them, like standing against a waterfall
Breathe into the mirror
Reflecting on oneself and trying to find inner peace by taking deep breaths and looking into the mirror
No answers there at all
Feeling lost or confused and unable to find answers or clarity through self-reflection
Reflected in your gaze
Seeing a reflection or projection of oneself in another person's eyes, as if gaining insight into oneself
A shadow figment host
Feeling like a ghostly presence that is not fully present, like a shadowy image or figment of the imagination
Watching from the waves
Observing life from a distance or from the turbulent waves of emotions and experiences
A symphony of ghosts
Feeling like there are many ghosts, or past memories and emotions, playing together like musical instruments
Darling, time’s ticking away
A warning that time is passing quickly, urging the listener to make the most of their life and relationships
He won't, she will
A representation of gendered stereotypes and expectations in relationships, and how they can lead to misunderstandings and conflict
She won't, he will
Further representation of gendered roles and expectations that can lead to miscommunication and heartbreak
She might, could kill
The potential for strong emotions and actions, including dangerous ones that can have serious consequences
I dreamed I caught a seed
A hopeful dream or vision of new beginnings, starting small and growing into something big
I plant it deep inside
Taking action and investing deeply in one's goals and ambitions
I swear I heard it breathe
Feeling a strong connection to one's dreams and passions, as if they are alive and breathing
The dreaming was alive
Feeling empowered and inspired by one's dreams, with the potential for them to become reality
I couldn’t catch my breath
Feeling overwhelmed or suffocated, unable to keep up with the pace of life
The last leaf took her fall
A metaphor for the end of a cycle or season in life, with the last remnants falling away
I saw you turn away
Feeling abandoned or unsupported by someone close, causing heartache and confusion
Not remembering at all
Feeling forgotten or unimportant, like one's efforts and emotions are not appreciated or acknowledged
I found her bicycle
Discovering a symbol of the innocence and freedom of childhood, after having lost touch with it
Thrown down in the road
Feeling like something precious and innocent has been discarded or lost, left vulnerable in a harsh and dangerous world
I heard my daughter breathe
Finding comfort in the sound of a loved one's breathing, a reminder of the beauty of life and love
And I was sin alone
Feeling isolated or abandoned, like a sinner who has been cast out
Darling, I’m slipping away
Acknowledging that time is running out or that one's life is fading away, with a sense of sadness or resignation
He won't, she might
Further exploration of gendered expectations and potential conflicts in relationships
He won’t, could kill
The potential for intense emotions or actions, including violent ones that can have serious consequences
She won't, he will
Continuing to examine the divide between gendered roles and expectations in relationships and how they can lead to misunderstandings
He will
An acknowledgement that someone is taking action or making an effort in a relationship or in life in general
She will
Similar to the previous line, indicating that someone is trying to make progress or take control of their life and relationships
Contributed by London P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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