Paul Weller (born 25 May 1958) is an English singer / songwriter, leader of two … Read Full Bio ↴Paul Weller (born 25 May 1958) is an English singer / songwriter, leader of two successful bands: The Jam and The Style Council. In England, he is recognised as something of a national institution yet, because much of his songwriting is rooted in English culture, he has remained essentially a national rather than an international star.

Weller's eleventh studio album, Sonik Kicks, was released on 19 March 2012. The Green Songfacts reports that it was recorded in Weller’s own Black Barn Studios in Ripley, Surrey, with co-producer Simon Dine and engineer Charles Rees.

Born John William Weller in Stanley Road, Woking, he was also a central figure in the Mod revival. As the leader of the Jam, Paul Weller fronted the most popular British band of the punk era, influencing legions of English rockers that ranged from his mod-revival contemporaries to the Smiths in the '80s and Oasis in the '90s. During the final days of the Jam, he developed a fascination with Motown and soul, which led him to form the sophisti-pop group the Style Council in 1983. As the Style Council's career progressed, Weller's interest in soul developed into an infatuation with jazz-pop and house music, which eventually led to gradual erosion of his audience — by 1990, he couldn't get a record contract in the UK, where he had previously been worshipped as a demi-god. As a solo artist, Weller returned to soul music as an inspiration, cutting it with the progressive, hippie tendencies of Traffic. Weller's solo records were more organic and rootsier than the Style Council, which helped him regain his popularity within Britain. By the mid-'90s, he had released three successful albums which were both critically-acclaimed and massively popular in England, where contemporary bands like Ocean Colour Scene were citing him as an influence. Just as importantly, many observers, while occasionally criticizing the trad-rock nature of his music, acknowledged that Weller was one of the few rock veterans that had managed to stay vital within the second decade of his career.

The Weaver
Paul Weller Lyrics

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Can you put a smile back on, all these faces
Of all the people from such different places
And if you can succeed, what then will you achieve,
With a different tune to play, you've been saving for a rainy day

Will you heal the scar that's on, the years been wasted
The tears spent of the past, just filling spaces
Or is love forever gone, banished to a smaller part

Hide behind your wall and start, to get to the very heart

An' if you wanna shoot the moon, make sure that you know why
Careful, fly too soon, better let someone else try

I'm the weaver of your dreams, I get rid of your bogeyman
I'm here to smash the shell you're under, an' get you into another thing

I'm the weaver of your dreams, I put paid to the rocket men
I'm here to break the spell you're under, an' get you started with another plan

Could you put a kiss back on, the lips so twisted
Waiting for the chance to start, dipping into wishes
Or is love forever gone, banished to a smaller part
Hide behind your wall and start, to get to the very heart

And in the midst of the darkest night
Think of me and hold me tight

So that I might live to see
All the weaving of my dreams

Overall Meaning

In "The Weaver," Paul Weller challenges the listener to make a positive impact on the world. He asks if they can "put a smile back on all these faces" and heal the scars of the past. Weller encourages them to find a "different tune to play," and to "start to get to the very heart" of the matter. He speaks of being the "weaver of your dreams," the one who can help rid them of their "bogeyman" and inspire them to "start with another plan." Weller's lyrics suggest that it is up to each individual to make a change, to shoot for the moon carefully, and to think of him in the midst of their darkest night so that their dreams may come true.

The song's message is one of empowerment and hope. Weller's lyrics suggest that even in the face of adversity, there is always a chance for positive change. By utilizing the power of love, music, and creativity, we can make a difference in the world. The repetition of the phrase "I'm the weaver of your dreams" emphasizes this idea, suggesting that we have the ability to shape our own reality through our actions and mindset.

Line by Line Meaning

Can you put a smile back on, all these faces
Do you have the power to bring joy to everyone regardless of their background?

Of all the people from such different places
No matter where they're from or what they've been through

And if you can succeed, what then will you achieve,
If you're able to do so, what would be your next accomplishment?

With a different tune to play, you've been saving for a rainy day
Your unique approach has been held onto for a special occasion

Will you heal the scar that's on, the years been wasted
Can you repair the damage caused by past years of pain and suffering?

The tears spent of the past, just filling spaces
Emotional turmoil has filled the voids created by loss

Or is love forever gone, banished to a smaller part
Is love lost and only exists in fragments?

Hide behind your wall and start, to get to the very heart
Take down your emotional barriers and address the root of your pain

An' if you wanna shoot the moon, make sure that you know why
If you want to go big, make sure your intentions are clear

Careful, fly too soon, better let someone else try
Rushing into things could lead to disaster, consider letting others lead the way

I'm the weaver of your dreams, I get rid of your bogeyman
I have the ability to alleviate your fears and make your dreams come to life

I'm here to smash the shell you're under, an' get you into another thing
I'm here to break down your emotional barriers and bring you towards something new

Could you put a kiss back on, the lips so twisted
Can you bring love back to someone hurt and emotionally scarred?

Waiting for the chance to start, dipping into wishes
Yearning for a chance to begin anew and fulfill unfulfilled desires

And in the midst of the darkest night
Even in the depths of despair

Think of me and hold me tight
Remember me and draw strength from our connection

So that I might live to see
So that I can witness

All the weaving of my dreams
The realization of my aspirations

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER

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Can you put a smile back on - all these different faces
Of all these people from - such different places
And if you can succeed - what then will you achieve
With a different tune to play - you've been saving for a rainy day
Will you heal the scar that's on - the years been wasted
The tears spent on the past - just filling spaces
Or is love forever gone banished to a smaller part
Hide behind your wall and start - to get to the very heart

An' if you wanna shoot the moon - make sure that you know why
Careful fly too soon - better let someone else try

I'm the weaver of your dreams - I get rid of your bogeyman
I'm here to smash the shell you're under
An' get you into another thing -
I'm the weaver of your dreams - I put paid to the rocketman
I'm here to break the spell you're under
And get you started with another plan

Could you put a kiss back on - the lips so twisted
Waiting for the chance to start - dipping into wishes
Or is love forever gone - banished to a smaller part
Hide behind your wall and start - to get to the very heart

And in the midst of the darkest night
Think of me and hold me tight
So that I might live to see
All the weaving of my dreams