Flash
Dance Gavin Dance Lyrics


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I've got a sudden itch
They're gonna raise my rent
I'm gonna run around, let people know I don't need this

I want to, I like to, I'm gonna file yeah
March around, through the town, It's all goin' down wow

Stay, wait
Doesn't matter what they say, fake
Doesn't matter if we fake all of it for the sake of a fix
We can taste what it's like to love

I don't know you very well
But they don't have to know that
We don't have to show that

Been a little while since we played as kids
I found it impressive the way you worked those wooden limbs
But she's amazing for every occasion
I want a lot more of your mom around
I'm sad she's gone and couldn't have more time
To notice all the ways her bright ass shines
But he's impatient, creeps on Brayden
No one really likes your dad around

Stay, wait
Doesn't matter what they say, fake
Doesn't matter if we fake all of it for the sake of a fix
We can taste what it's like to love

I'm at the top of my little world
But I never felt so alone
The more it seems like I've grown up the more
I've been shrinking in

I drown myself in material
Waiting for some kind of punishment
But consequence don't make no sense
When there's nobody there who gives a damn

I don't know you very well
But they don't have to know that
We don't have to show that

Now that's winter's over and you got an apartment
I think about the times when we shaved our armpits
And she was gracious
Knew we were wasted
I wish we had more of your mom around
The big city life is getting busy and hectic
We should reconnect and have sex in my Lexus
And he was racist
Except for asians
And no one really likes your dad around

Stay, wait
Doesn't matter what they say, fake
Doesn't matter if we fake all of it for the sake of a fix
We can taste what it's like to love

Stay, wait
Does it matter if I pay? Fake




Doesn't matter if you make me believe you can feel anything
I can vaguely relate to love

Overall Meaning

"Dance Gavin Dance" is known for their unique and unconventional approach to lyricism, and "Flash" is no exception. In this song, the lyrics seem to be telling a disjointed narrative about various people and experiences. At the surface level, "Flash" appears to be a song about rebellion - the singer wants to do what they want, when they want, and they're not going to let anyone else tell them differently. But under the surface, there's a deeper story being told. The lyrics suggest a sense of isolation and loneliness, with the singer feeling alone even in their moments of triumph. Furthermore, the song hints at a deeper sense of longing for human connection, with the singer expressing a desire to reconnect with old friends and experiences.


The singer's sense of isolation and detachment is evident in the opening lyrics, where they express a lack of attachment to their surroundings. The line "I'm gonna run around, let people know I don't need this" suggests a restlessness and dissatisfaction with their current situation. As the song progresses, the singer's sense of detachment becomes more pronounced, culminating in the line "I'm at the top of my little world but I never felt so alone." The lyrics suggest that the singer has achieved a certain level of success or recognition, but that this success has left them feeling empty and unfulfilled.


The song also explores the theme of memory and nostalgia, as the singer reflects on past experiences and longs for the people who have left their life. The lines "Been a little while since we played as kids" and "Now that winter's over and you got an apartment" hint at a sense of nostalgia and longing for simpler times. The song also touches on the theme of mortality and loss, with the singer lamenting the passing of a loved one ("I'm sad she's gone and couldn't have more time").


Overall, "Flash" is a complex and multi-layered song that tells a story of rebellion, isolation, longing, and nostalgia. The lyrics are open to interpretation, and different listeners may find different meanings in the song depending on their personal experiences and perspectives.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got a sudden itch
I have an all of a sudden urge or impulse.


They're gonna raise my rent
My rent is set to go up.


I'm gonna run around, let people know I don't need this
I am going to let people know that I don't accept it and I will try to find something else instead.


I want to, I like to, I'm gonna file yeah
I would like and want to submit or file a document.


March around, through the town, It's all goin' down wow
I'll move around the town, through areas while the events are taking place.


Stay, wait
Remain and wait.


Doesn't matter what they say, fake
It does not matter what they say or how incorrect it is, and it is false or insincere.


Doesn't matter if we fake all of it for the sake of a fix
It doesn't matter if our behavior is insincere to get a moment of satisfaction.


We can taste what it's like to love
We achieve a momentary feeling of love.


I don't know you very well
I don't know you well enough.


But they don't have to know that
Other persons do not need to know that.


We don't have to show that
We don't need to demonstrate or display that feeling.


Been a little while since we played as kids
It's been some time since we were children and played.


I found it impressive the way you worked those wooden limbs
I was amazed by the way you operated those artificial limbs.


But she's amazing for every occasion
She is admirable for every situation or event.


I want a lot more of your mom around
I desire to have more of your mom's presence around me.


I'm sad she's gone and couldn't have more time
It is regrettable that she is no more, and there wasn't enough time spent.


To notice all the ways her bright ass shines
To realize the extent of the magnificence of her bright rear end.


But he's impatient, creeps on Brayden
He is in a hurry and acts intrusively towards Brayden.


No one really likes your dad around
People I know have not taken a liking to your father's company.


I'm at the top of my little world
I am in my highest position in my little existence.


But I never felt so alone
However, I have never felt more isolated.


The more it seems like I've grown up the more
The more I appear to grow up,


I've been shrinking in
The more I appear to shrink or reduce in size or importance.


I drown myself in material
I overwhelm myself with non-spiritual objects.


Waiting for some kind of punishment
Anticipating some sort of suffering or penalty.


But consequence don't make no sense
But the outcome appears insignificant or doesn't make sense.


When there's nobody there who gives a damn
When no one cares enough to bother.


Now that's winter's over and you got an apartment
Now that the winter season is over, and you secured a place to live.


I think about the times when we shaved our armpits
I ponder about moments when we shaved our underarms.


And she was gracious
She exhibited kindness or honor.


Knew we were wasted
She was aware that we were drunk.


I wish we had more of your mom around
I desire for your mother's presence to be around more often.


The big city life is getting busy and hectic
The big city life is becoming more chaotic and frantic.


We should reconnect and have sex in my Lexus
We should reconnect and be intimate in my Lexus car.


And he was racist
And he demonstrated racial discrimination.


Except for asians
Except Asians; he didn't exhibit any discrimination for them.


Stay, wait
Stay and be patient.


Doesn't matter if I pay? Fake
Does it matter if I pay? It's dishonest.


Doesn't matter if you make me believe you can feel anything
It does not matter if you portray a sense of emotions that may not exist.


I can vaguely relate to love
I can scarcely connect to the feeling of love.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jonathan Mess, Matthew Mingus, Tillian Pearson, Timothy Feerick, William Swan

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@jean-claudemarra182

Four straight masterpiece albums in a row. This band is truly fucking amazing one of the most underrated, unique, talents around & have been since they hit the scene. Anyone who says otherwise just doesn’t have an ear. I’m dying, please keep this lineup please keep jon & tilian together.

@agdrummer2610

Ok I'm re-obsessed with this song. Wish they would do this one live. Tilian's lyrics in the last chorus are pretty boss too.

@yuridru

there's no way to not be obsessed with DGD

@suckachicky911

I had not listined to Dance Gavin dance for a long time like I discovered them back in 2010 and now 9 years later I'm kicking myself cause the clean vocals just give me the chills always sound just so perfect

@sleepingwithpanicatthedisc7740

I love the guitars and rhythm in this song so danceable I love DGD so much their up there as my top 5 favorite Post-Hardcore bands.

@jasondavis1277

great song, great album. I am so impressed.  I have been in hardcore and melodicore bands before.  I sang clean vocals...I miss it.  Thanks for inspiring me to start doing music again.  I miss being the best...just like you guys. Sick album guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@MrHappyAirplane

This new Dance Dennis Dance album is so great!

@CharlieViking95

Loving this super stabby chorus. Mingus knows his shit.

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