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Ball cupping, make you stare
Of course all this shit isn't fair
I don't care

I'm cumming everywhere
Of course all this shit isn't fair
I don't care
Pop off, I took the top off
You took the vintage authentic and made it knock off
Then you add it to your recipe
It's not H-E-L-P-I-N-G (S-H-I-T)

You want my time off
You want it all though
You got your claws out in cherry red tone
Perfectly shaded to get me persuaded to your demands (ooh)

You got me wound up
Don't want to come down
Can feel the tension, a ticking a time bomb
Minutes to seconds until all the lessons
I've learned become ravaged and spent

You're all that I want
You're not what I need but I have to succumb
You're all that I want
But I know that this all ends in bad blood

You think you're superior
Everyone's a threat there's bad blood
Always bad blood, yeah
You're territorial
Everywhere you go there's bad blood
Always bad blood, yeah

Pop off, I took the top off
You took the vintage authentic and made it knock off
Then you add it to your recipe
It's not H-E-L-P-I-N-G (S-H-I-T)

Gave you my passion
You took it all though
Elegant fangs out covered in crimson
Always delighted when I'm drowning in helpless obsession (ooh)

You got me bound up
Ignoring phone calls
Dissolving friendships
For your affection
Dwindle my reach until you're what
I need to relieve me of all of my dreams

You think you're superior
Everyone's a threat there's bad blood
Always bad blood, yeah
You're territorial
Everywhere you go there's bad blood
Always bad blood, yeah

I think you need a friend, I think you need a
Give a pet a home
They won't leave you, no

Pull lever
You can never find a better bro
Give a pet a home
They won't leave you, no

You're all that I want
You're not what I need but I have to succumb
You're all that I want
But this all ends in bad, all ends in bad blood

Dog digging in the plants
These relationships
They just can't understand
Ask what do they do?




What they do for you?
That's my best fuckin friend

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dance Gavin Dance's "Pop Off!" depict a complex and tumultuous relationship. The song explores themes of manipulation, obsession, and the struggle to maintain one's own identity within the confines of a toxic dynamic.


The first verse sets the stage for the song's themes, with the lines "Ball cupping, make you stare / Of course all this shit isn't fair / I don't care." Here, the singer acknowledges the unfairness of their relationship but seems resigned to the situation, suggesting a sense of apathy or even acceptance.


The chorus, with its repetition of "Pop off, I took the top off," speaks to a power dynamic within the relationship. The singer seems to have once held a position of authority or authenticity, but their partner has taken it and made a knock-off version. This can be seen as a metaphor for how the partner has imitated or diluted the singer's true self.


The subsequent verses delve deeper into the complexities of the relationship, touching on themes of control, obsession, and sacrifice. The lines "You got me wound up / Don't want to come down" express a sense of being trapped in a state of heightened emotions. The singer is aware of the tension and destructive nature of the relationship, but they struggle to break free.


The bridge introduces the idea of bad blood and territorial behavior, suggesting that the partner views everyone as a threat and engages in possessive behavior. The lines "Always bad blood, yeah / You're territorial / Everywhere you go there's bad blood" highlight the toxic nature of the relationship and the partner's desire for control and power.


The song concludes with the repeated line "That's my best fuckin friend." Despite the toxic aspects of the relationship, the singer still considers their partner to be their closest friend, demonstrating the complexity and conflicting emotions involved.


Overall, "Pop Off!" explores the themes of power dynamics, manipulation, and the struggle to maintain individuality in a destructive relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Ball cupping, make you stare
Engaging in provocative behavior to grab attention


Of course all this shit isn't fair
Acknowledging the unjust nature of the situation


I don't care
Expressing indifference towards the situation


I'm cumming everywhere
Experiencing overwhelming emotions or excitement


Pop off, I took the top off
Showing dominance and superiority


You took the vintage authentic and made it knock off
Copying something original and devaluing it


Then you add it to your recipe
Incorporating the copied element into your personal style


It's not H-E-L-P-I-N-G (S-H-I-T)
Realizing that the copied element does not contribute positively


You want my time off
Demanding and controlling the artist's time and attention


You want it all though
Having insatiable desires and expectations


You got your claws out in cherry red tone
Showing aggression and manipulation


Perfectly shaded to get me persuaded to your demands (ooh)
Using charm and seduction to manipulate the artist


You got me wound up
Stressing and entangling the singer emotionally


Don't want to come down
Feeling reluctant to let go of the intense emotions


Can feel the tension, a ticking a time bomb
Sensing the building pressure and conflict


Minutes to seconds until all the lessons
Realizing that time is running out to learn from the experiences


I've learned become ravaged and spent
The knowledge gained is being destroyed and wasted


You're all that I want
Desiring the person despite knowing they are not essential


You're not what I need but I have to succumb
Acknowledging that the attraction is irrational and unhealthy


But I know that this all ends in bad blood
Recognizing that the relationship will lead to conflict and negative consequences


You think you're superior
Having a sense of superiority and arrogance


Everyone's a threat there's bad blood
Perceiving others as enemies and fostering a negative environment


You're territorial
Displaying possessiveness and a need for control


Everywhere you go there's bad blood
Causing conflict and tension wherever you go


Gave you my passion
Sharing one's deep emotions and desires


You took it all though
Exploiting and draining the singer's passion


Elegant fangs out covered in crimson
Demonstrating charming deceit and manipulation


Always delighted when I'm drowning in helpless obsession (ooh)
Finding pleasure in the artist's unhealthy infatuation


You got me bound up
Feeling trapped and restricted by the relationship


Ignoring phone calls
Avoiding communication and disregarding others


Dissolving friendships
Ruining relationships for the sake of this obsession


For your affection
Seeking validation and attention from the person


Dwindle my reach until you're what
Restricting the artist's aspirations and dreams


I need to relieve me of all of my dreams
Believing that this person can fulfill all their desires and aspirations


I think you need a friend, I think you need a
Suggesting that the person needs genuine companionship


Give a pet a home
Caring for an animal as a way to find comfort and companionship


They won't leave you, no
Promising that pets will provide unwavering loyalty


Pull lever
Taking action to change the situation


You can never find a better bro
Stating that true friendship is irreplaceable


Ask what do they do?
Questioning the value and benefits of other relationships


What they do for you?
Evaluating the role and impact others have in one's life


That's my best fuckin friend
Emphasizing the importance and closeness of the singer's friendship




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jonathan Mess, Matthew Mingus, Tilian, Timothy Feerick, Will Swan

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