Webber and Wells have been playing together for many years as part of Black Mountain. The two decided to start a separate project together that they named Lightning Dust.
Committing themselves to a more simplistic approach with Lightning Dust, Webber and Wells also decided to escape the comforts of their familiar instruments and writing styles. On their self-titled debut, minimal and spacious arrangements and a moody, theatrical vocal-style aptly expose the demons, creating songs that creep into your bones with a haunting chill.
Their debut album was recorded in a dank cave and a bright blue house, perhaps an unconscious yet obsessive protest of the sunny beach and beer world that surrounded them on the outside. Many of the songs on this self-titled debut began years ago as melodies which persistently floated around in Webber's head.
Another album, Infinite Light, was released in August 2009. The band performed at Matt Groening's All Tomorrow's Parties festival in May 2010 in Minehead, England.
A third album, Fantasy, which featured synthesized music, drumming, some industrial instrumental work, all accompanying the band's spooky songs, was released June 25, 2013. This album included the song "Loaded Gun"; in 2014 it was used in French television series Série Noire, on SRC.
Antonia Jane
Lightning Dust Lyrics
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Riding the tide of the silver line,
Maybe dress them up in ribbon and golds,
Never fall back into the one you love,
Pick pocket lady with her mind on you,
She'll break a million hearts until she makes it through,
But I declare a war on you,
Hiding with the border skies,
Lead down ditches on the side of the road,
Be careful you don't look to the sun,
Lazy head lions you'll get fed to the wolves,
So rally up the soldiers there's a war to win,
If hearts can't be alarmed I can't let em win,
But I would give it all for you,
Someday soon
So rally up the soldiers there's a war to win,
If hearts can't be alarmed I can't let em win,
But I would give it all for you,
Someday soon
So rally up the soldiers there's a war to win,
If hearts can't be alarmed I can't let em win,
But I would give it all for you,
Someday soon
Bury all the silver and gold,
We can walk to the top and look down at it all,
What happens when the feelings gone?
It's a love angel with the wings cut off,
So the parents tell the children 'That's no way to live'
So we capture what we're after left of the rest of them,
Antonia Jane will rise again
The song "Antonia Jane" by Lightning Dust appears to be about a person's journey to find their place in the world, amidst the chaos of love and war. The lyrics evoke images of a person riding along the edge of a silver line, not exactly sure where they're going. They come across a pickpocket lady, who seems to be moving through life without a care for others. The singer declares a war on this woman, perhaps symbolizing their own inner battles with love and trust. The song speaks to the idea of rallying together a team of soldiers to fight for what matters most, in a world that can be overwhelming and chaotic.
The lyrics are filled with metaphors that paint a picture of a journey through life where the destination is unclear. The lazy head lions getting fed to the wolves could be a metaphor for those who aren't careful and find themselves in dangerous situations. The line about burying all the silver and gold suggests that material possessions aren't what's important in life. The singer seems to realize the fleeting nature of love and how it can leave us feeling lost and alone. The final line, "Antonia Jane will rise again," could be interpreted as a message of hope for the future, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you ever come close to home?
Have you ever gotten close to returning to where you belong?
Riding the tide of the silver line,
Going along with the opportunities presented to you
Maybe dress them up in ribbon and golds,
Pretending or embellishing the opportunities to make them appear better
Never fall back into the one you love,
Resisting the temptation of returning to a past love
Pick pocket lady with her mind on you,
A deceptive or manipulative person that wants something from you
She'll break a million hearts until she makes it through,
She will use others for her own gain until she gets what she wants
But I declare a war on you,
Anticipating the resistance that will be met and taking a determined stance
Someday soon
In the near future
Hiding with the border skies,
Staying on the edge or periphery of a situation
Lead down ditches on the side of the road,
Following a difficult path or a low point in life
Be careful you don't look to the sun,
Being wary of something that appears too positive
Lazy head lions you'll get fed to the wolves,
Not being strong or vigilant will lead to bad consequences
So rally up the soldiers there's a war to win,
Gathering support and effort to overcome a challenge
If hearts can't be alarmed I can't let em win,
If people aren't aware of the danger, it's one's job to inform them
But I would give it all for you,
Being willing to make a huge sacrifice for someone you care about
Bury all the silver and gold,
Abandoning materialistic items or desires
We can walk to the top and look down at it all,
Achieving success and reaping the rewards of hard work
What happens when the feelings gone?
What will happen when passion or love fades away?
It's a love angel with the wings cut off,
A failed or damaged relationship that was once precious
So the parents tell the children 'That's no way to live'
Listening to the advice of older generations who are experienced
So we capture what we're after left of the rest of them,
Securing what we want despite the obstacles that came before
Antonia Jane will rise again
Hope and resilience in the face of hardship
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.