Antlion
Dance Gavin Dance Lyrics

Something's wrong, something's wrong
The singer is aware that something is off and that things aren't quite right in their life.

There's a bomb in my face
The singer feels like they are about to explode or have an outburst of emotion.

Decorated in white lace
The explosion that the singer fears will happen is going to be graceful or peaceful like lace.

When people they look at you
The artist is addressing someone who they feel is being judged or scrutinized by others.

Do you think
The artist is asking if this person is self-conscious about how they appear to others.

Do you think of food?
The singer is asking if the person they are addressing is able to enjoy life or if they are too focused on something (like food) to enjoy it.

Stretch yourself
The singer is encouraging someone to push themselves beyond their limits or comfort zone.

(Carving out some lungs with a stake)
The image of carving out lungs symbolizes the effort and intensity required to reach one's potential or goals, even if it is a painful process.

as far as this can go at night
The artist is suggesting that they and the person they are addressing push themselves to their limits, even if it means taking risks or doing something late at night when it may not be safe or advisable.

(Brontosaurus tracks, relax)
The artist is telling the person they are addressing to relax and take comfort in the fact that they are following in the footsteps of a massive and powerful creature (the Brontosaurus).

Follow when I row
The singer is asking the person they are addressing to follow their lead or example as they pursue their goals or reach for their potential.

Hey, is that your lady?
The artist is asking the person they are addressing if they are in a relationship with someone (the 'lady' in question).

She gave it willingly
The singer is suggesting that the lady referred to earlier (or someone like her) willingly gave herself or something else up to the person they are addressing (possibly in the context of a romantic or sexual relationship).

Hey wait, I've got the parts (To fix your head)
The singer is offering to help the person they are addressing fix their problems by providing the necessary tools or resources. The 'parts' in question may be emotional or psychological tools rather than literal hardware.

Fix your head
The singer is urging the person they are addressing to address their emotional or mental health and take steps to improve it.

Wait right here
The artist is asking for the person they are addressing to remain where they are and wait for the artist to take action.

I'm going to explode
The artist is again expressing their fear that they are about to have a burst of intense emotion or energy.

I'm exploding
The singer is now indicating that the explosion they had anticipated is actually happening, and that they are releasing pent-up emotions or energy.

I've got to be in your car
The singer is asking to be included in the life or activities of the person they are addressing, possibly indicating a desire for deeper connection or intimacy.

I'm still shooting even par
The artist is saying that they are still performing at a consistent level even during a time of intense emotion, indicating their resilience or strength.

There's a bomb in my face
The song ends as it began, with the artist still feeling like they are about to explode or have some kind of outburst.

Decorated in white lace
The final line of the song sets up a sharp contrast between the artist's internal turmoil (the bomb inside them) and the peaceful or graceful imagery of 'white lace'.