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.
Wind Me Up
Lightning Dust Lyrics
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Wind me up
And spin me round
Wind me up
Wind me up
And then spin me round
Why you take all the love I gave and give it away?
Go away
Wind me up
Wind me up
And spin me round
Wind me up
Wind me up
And then spin me round
Why you drag me through the winter and spring and leave me alone singing?
So give it up, give it up, give it up
Just give in
So give it up, give it up, give it up
Just give in
The opening lines of "Wind Me Up" by Lightning Dust are an invitation - "Wind me up and spin me round." It's a plea for a distraction from the pain caused by a lover who has taken all the love given and given it away. The song is a call to action, a declaration that something must change in order to alleviate the suffering caused by this unrequited love.
Throughout "Wind Me Up," we hear the pain of heartbreak and a desire for release from its grip. The repetition of "Wind me up and spin me round" emphasizes the need for this escape from the reality of unrequited love. The lyrics speak to the ways in which the singer has been dragged through the seasons, yet they feel alone and empty: "Why you drag me through the winter and spring and leave me alone singing?" The call to "give it up" is a plea to the lover to let go, to stop causing this pain, and to allow the singer to move on.
Overall, "Wind Me Up" is a powerful expression of heartbreak and the desire for release. The repetitive nature of the lyrics emphasizes this need for escape and the urgency of the situation. It's a song that anyone who has experienced unrequited love can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Wind me up
I need you to revitalize me, to make me feel alive and motivated.
Wind me up
I need you to help me keep going, to keep my energy high and my spirits lifted.
And spin me round
I want to feel alive and dizzy, to experience the thrill of being alive in the moment.
Wind me up
I need you to support me, to help me rally my strength and perseverance.
Wind me up
I need you to help me overcome obstacles, to push through tough times and come out stronger on the other side.
And then spin me round
I want to feel the rush of the wind and the thrill of the ride, to experience the joy of living life to the fullest.
Why you take all the love I gave and give it away?
Why do you take all the love that I give you and then abandon me, leaving me feeling unloved and unworthy?
So give it up, give it up, give it up
Let go of what you don't need, and focus on what really matters in life.
Go away
Leave me alone and stop making me suffer through your neglect and lies.
Why you drag me through the winter and spring and leave me alone singing?
Why do you put me through such difficult times, only to abandon me when I need you most, leaving me feeling alone and desolate?
So give it up, give it up, give it up
Let go of your pride and your selfishness, and focus on what really matters.
Just give in
Stop resisting the truth and embrace the reality of what you've done to me and to our relationship.
Contributed by Tristan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.