The Draytones are an Anglo-Argentine 4 piece psychedelic/garage rock group … Read Full Bio ↴The Draytones are an Anglo-Argentine 4 piece psychedelic/garage rock group formed in London in 2006.

The group's early recordings, made with Stan Kybert (Oasis, Verve, Bjork) attracted the attention of Zane Lowe Radio 1, Radio 2's Bob Harris, MTV 2, Celtic Football Club, Toni and Guy TV, Channel 4's 'Skins', BBC 6 Music, a NME and Mojo magazine covermount CD and the attention of the esteemed Paul Weller- who invited the band to tour with him throughout the UK.

Draytones tour schedule has included playing alongside artists such as The Noisettes, Nick Cave, The Dead 60's, The Hoosiers, The View and many other highlights - including Glastonbury and many festival appearances in UK, Europe, South America and Japan.

Independent releases from the band have received national radio play including heavy coverage and a live sessions from Radio 2's Radcliffe and Marconie's and BBC 6 Music's Tom Robinson and Mark Riley.

Having caught the attention of national radio and MTV in Latin America the band secured a 5-week tour of Argentina, including their now historic 'Friendship Tour' of The Falkland Islands - becoming the first ever Anglo-Argentine band to do so.

2010 saw The Draytones working again with Stan Kybert at the legendary Sawmills studios, recording,mixing and mastering a whole new record in just 7 days.

Throwing Stones
The Draytones Lyrics

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Throwing stones in the loch the sun is falling
We can't pay the rent but still we're smiling
Happy because we are in Scotland
I'm not wrong we stayed there

The sky's our ceiling, the loch's still and quiet
Even sometimes it seems to say us something
I think we had a good time

We head south, we go home

Throwing stones
Throwing stones

Now the clouds come down to embrace the heroes
Breath them in 'cos they're coming down the meadows
Throwing stones in the loch
I'm not wrong, I was there throwing stones

Throwing stones
Throwing stones
Ooooh!

Throwing stones

Throwing stones
Ooooh!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Throwing Stones" by The Draytones revolve around a group of friends spending time together in Scotland, despite their financial situation. The group is throwing stones into a loch (a Scottish term for a lake), enjoying each other's company and the peaceful surroundings of the countryside. The simple pleasures of life seem to make them happy, and the singer reflects on the memories they have created together.

The overarching theme of the song is the power of friendship and connection to overcome difficult times. The line "We can't pay the rent but still we're smiling" suggests that money is tight, but the group is still able to find joy in their experiences with each other. The imagery of the sky and loch create a sense of serenity, adding to the idea that the group is finding peace and happiness in each other and the world around them.

Overall, "Throwing Stones" celebrates the beauty of simple things and the importance of relationships over material possessions. The song speaks to the human need for connection and how good memories with loved ones can provide comfort and joy during hard times.

Line by Line Meaning

Throwing stones in the loch the sun is falling
We're throwing stones into the loch as the sun is setting

We can't pay the rent but still we're smiling
Despite not being able to pay rent, we're still happy

Happy because we are in Scotland
We're happy just to be in Scotland

I'm not wrong we stayed there
I know we stayed there

The sky's our ceiling, the loch's still and quiet
We're outside and the sky and loch are calm

Even sometimes it seems to say us something
Sometimes it feels like the environment is speaking to us

I think we had a good time
I believe we had a good time

We head south, we go home
We're heading back home by going south

Now the clouds come down to embrace the heroes
The clouds are coming down to surround and embrace us

Breath them in 'cos they're coming down the meadows
We're breathing in the clouds as they come into the meadow

Throwing stones in the loch
We continue to throw stones into the loch