Young Robot
Dance Gavin Dance Lyrics
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It's been a long time coming, been a long time coming
This time I know you well
It's been a long time coming, been a long time coming
Follow me, they're gonna follow
'Cause I'm on the inside and they're on the outside waiting
This time I know myself
It's been a long time coming, been a long time coming
Don't worry
You don't have to bear your soul about it
Go away, you can't stay,
You got no more reasons left to come my way
Go away, you can't stay,
You got no more reasons left to come my way
Brain
Robot wang
Gonna slang through the tang
I-8764
The sex assistant
I-8764
It's no commitment
She said
Drink that love don't demand it
'Cause baby I can't stand it
When you look so pathetic
But I can't stop with the rhythm of it
Drink that love
It's like a habit
Feeling like a savage
You know I gotta have it
I, I gotta have it all
I wish I didn't miss this
Ah ah I gotta have it all
They call me hedonistic
Can't stop with the rhythm gotta have it all
I make them kiss they sistas
Ah ah I gotta have it all
He flips his black ass robot hair
She said
Drink that love don't demand it
'Cause baby I can't stand it
When you look so pathetic
But I can't stop with the rhythm of it
Drink that love
It's like a habit
Feeling like a savage
You know I gotta have it
I, I gotta have it all
You're on another planet
You're on another planet
Follow me, they're gonna follow
'Cause I'm on the inside and they're on the outside waiting
This time I know myself
It's been a long time coming, been a long time coming
Dance Gavin Dance's "Young Robot" is a song about self-discovery and breaking free from toxic relationships. The opening lyrics, "This time won't blame myself / It's been a long time coming," suggest that the singer has had a history of blaming themselves for failed relationships. However, they have finally gained clarity and self-awareness, as expressed in the lines, "This time I know you well / This time I know myself." The singer recognizes that they no longer need to rely on others for validation or direction and can trust themselves to make their own decisions.
The song also touches on themes of addiction and hedonism. The lines, "Drink that love / It's like a habit / Feeling like a savage / You know I gotta have it," suggest that the singer is addicted to the rush of intense emotional experiences, even if they are ultimately self-destructive. This is further emphasized in the lines, "I wish I didn't miss this / They call me hedonistic / Can't stop with the rhythm gotta have it all." Despite recognizing the unhealthy nature of their actions, the singer cannot help but give in to their impulses.
As a whole, "Young Robot" is a complex exploration of the emotional and psychological struggles of self-discovery and breaking free from patterns of harmful behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
This time won't blame myself
I'm not going to blame myself for what's about to happen
It's been a long time coming, been a long time coming
What's about to happen has been a long time in the making
This time I know you well
I know you well enough to make this decision without feeling guilty
Follow me, they're gonna follow
I'm a leader and people will follow me because I have something they want
'Cause I'm on the inside and they're on the outside waiting
I have something that others want and they're waiting for me to share it
This time I know myself
I know myself well enough to make this decision without feeling guilty
Don't worry
There's no need to be concerned
You don't have to bear your soul about it
You don't have to reveal everything you feel
Go away, you can't stay,
It's time for you to leave and not come back
You got no more reasons left to come my way
You have no more reasons to come back to me
Brain
Focus on the task at hand
Robot wang
Be efficient and precise like a robot
Gonna slang through the tang
Get through the difficult parts with ease
I-8764
Be the perfect sexual partner
The sex assistant
Help others achieve sexual satisfaction
It's no commitment
There are no strings attached
She said
She expressed to me
Drink that love don't demand it
Let love be free and natural
'Cause baby I can't stand it
I can't handle when it's forced
When you look so pathetic
When you try too hard to be loved
But I can't stop with the rhythm of it
I can't help but be drawn in by the beat
Drink that love
Enjoy love
It's like a habit
It's something I can't stop doing
Feeling like a savage
Being passionate and uncontrolled
You know I gotta have it
I need it
I, I gotta have it all
I need everything when it comes to love
I wish I didn't miss this
I regret missing out on this experience
They call me hedonistic
People identify me as someone who can't resist pleasure
Can't stop with the rhythm gotta have it all
I need to have it all because it feels so good
I make them kiss they sistas
I have the power to influence and make others do things
He flips his black ass robot hair
He's confidently showing off his robotic nature
You're on another planet
You're living in a different world
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jon Mess, Matt Mingus, Will Swan, Tim Feerick, Tilian Pearson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
This time won't blame myself
It's been a long time coming, been a long time coming
This time I know you well
It's been a long time coming, been a long time coming
Follow me, they're gonna follow
'Cause I'm on the inside and they're on the outside waiting
This time I know myself
It's been a long time coming, been a long time coming
Don't worry
You don't have to bear your soul about it
Go away, you can't stay,
You got no more reasons left to come my way
Go away, you can't stay,
You got no more reasons left to come my way
Brain
Robot wang
Gonna slang through the tang
I-8764
The sex assistant
I-8764
It's no commitment
She said
Drink that love don't demand it
'Cause baby I can't stand it
When you look so pathetic
But I can't stop with the rhythm of it
Drink that love
It's like a habit
Feeling like a savage
You know I gotta have it
I, I gotta have it all
(I wish I didn't miss this)
Ah ah I gotta have it all
(They call me hedonistic )
Can't stop with the rhythm gotta have it all
(I make them kiss they sistas )
Ah ah I gotta have it all
(He flips his black ass robot hair )
She said
Drink that love don't demand it
'Cause baby I can't stand it
When you look so pathetic
But I can't stop with the rhythm of it
Drink that love
It's like a habit
Feeling like a savage
You know I gotta have it
I, I gotta have it all
You're on another planet
You're on another planet
Follow me, they're gonna follow
'Cause I'm on the inside and they're on the outside waiting
This time I know myself
It's been a long time coming, been a long time coming
@ThaDRK82
Here's all the DGD lore references
-DGD on side of Delorean at 0:37
-Cocaine Christmas crossed out on cup to say Cocaine Cringe Fest at 0:42
-Mothership written on tape at 0:42
-Reference to Yoyo's given out as a VIP Tour package at 0:43
-Mess (Jon Mess) on the book at 1:12
-Thug City High at 1:36
-The delorean with the OUTTATIME license plate is a reference to Turn Off The Lights Im Watching Back to The Future
-Downtown Battle Mountain at 1:00
-Deathstar at 1:01
-Mothership on the calender at 1:05 (seen at other parts too)
-Flux Capacitor form Back to The Future at 1:05
-DBM seen on the flags at 1:35
-21 seen on the jersey at 1:36 (reference to white 21 is the maximum fun from Chucky?)
-RHINO PICO DE GAILLO AT 1:37
-Will Swan at 2:22 and the news paper with all the other refs
-At 2:52 the villain's building/machine in the Death Of The Robot Video is seen
-Mothership on a billboard at 2:54
-Also a propaganda billboard from Death Of The Robot Video at 2:54
-J.H. Macys Manure at 3:22
@FalleniLy
If you're ever feeling down or miserable, just remember that you were fortunate enough to exist at the same time as Dance Gavin Dance.
@shash_wut
deep ;_______________________;
@kr5455
Good comment
@yellowdoghnut45
I feel better knowing I was around for Johnny and Kurt
@phlipsburg
Truuuuuuuue
@saram4934
Love this
@FrontlineSuicide
Anyone wanting to start a band up should take note at how these guys mix each others style into a song. They each have something to bring to this band as musicians. Its absolutely amazing. DBM and DBM2 will still be my all time fav because of Craig's soulful vocals but Tillian is doing a great job. Im always excited to hear more from this band :D
@DammBobby
Bruhh surprising ethan.glen
@erupslayer
Tillian Falsetto makes me weep
@nicklasappleby3534
These bass tones are a big part of my boping action. We will all miss you dearly Tim. Keep chording in our memories and beyond. And to the band. This amazing community stands strong with you.