The band is well known for their relatively frequent lineup changes, which, most notably, involves a fluctuating lineup of vocalists, both on tour and on record. Dance Gavin Dance incorporates many different musical genres into their palette, such as math rock, funk, and soul on top of its post-hardcore sound. Ex-vocalist Jonny Craig also received high marks for contributing to the band's unorthodox soul sound and guitarist Will Swan has been recognized for his intricate, fast-moving guitar licks and riffs.
The band currently consists of vocalists Jon Mess and Tilian Pearson, guitarists Will Swan and Andrew Wells and drummer Matthew Mingus.
To date, the band has released ten studio albums, two live albums and one EP. Their most recent album, entitled Jackpot Juicer was released in 2022.
Discography:
November 14, 2006 - Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean
May 15, 2007 - Downtown Battle Mountain
August 19, 2008 - Dance Gavin Dance
June 9, 2009 - Happiness
March 8, 2011 - Downtown Battle Mountain II
October 8, 2013 - Acceptance Speech
April 14, 2015 - Instant Gratification
October 7, 2016 - Mothership
June 8, 2018 - Artificial Selection
April 24, 2020 - Afterburner
July 29, 2022 - Jackpot Juicer
All of Dance Gavin Dance's records have been released on Rise Records.
Band Members:
Jonathan Mess - harsh vocals (2005β2008; 2010βpresent)
Will Swan - guitars (2005βpresent); harsh vocals (2008β2010), bass guitar (2022-present)
Tilian Pearson - clean vocals (2012βpresent)
Matt Mingus - drums, percussion (2005βpresent)
Andrew Wells - guitars, clean vocals, bass guitar (2021-present; touring 2015-2021)
Sergio Medina - rhythm guitar, bass guitar (touring 2021-present)
Former Members:
Jonny Craig β clean vocals (2005β2007; 2010β2012; touring 2015, 2016)
Kurt Travis β clean & harsh vocals (2007β2010; touring 2012, 2015, 2016)
Alvaro Alcala β guitar (2005-2006)
Sean O'Sullivan β guitar (2006β2007; touring 2010)
Zachary Garren β guitar (2007β2010; touring 2015)
Josh Benton - guitar (2010-2014)
Eric Lodge β bass guitar (2005β2008; 2010β2012)
Jason Ellis β bass guitar (2008β2009)
Tim Feerick β bass guitar (2009β2010; 2012β2022; died 2022)
Former touring members:
Matt Geise β clean vocals (2012)
Dan Snook β guitar (2010)
Aric Garcia - guitar (2014-2015)
Alex Whitcomb - guitar (2015)
Tony Marks β bass guitar (2010)
Jordan McCoy β bass guitar (2011β2012)
Uneasy Hearts Weigh The Most
Dance Gavin Dance Lyrics
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It's almost impossible to hold still
Maybe we can go back to the way it was
Well at least let me love you the same
I got lies to tell your children
When my smile pierces through your bones
Right through your bones
The grass is green inside my yard
I can make you laugh so fucking hard it hurts you
Inside your bones
(Inside your bones)
She talks, I listen, she's in the shower and her skin glistens
Like oh my god I like it
Like oh oh god I like it
I suggest a drive, lets take the back road
Lets get lost lets lose our minds
Hey, little girl, I think we found it tonight
I think we glow that fucking bright, oh
And when she laughs I like it
Like "oh ha ha ha ha ha"
I got lies to tell your children
When my smile pierces through your bones
Right through your bones
(Through your bones)
The grass is green inside my yard
I can make make you laugh so fucking hard it hurts you
Inside your bones
(Inside your bones)
"Holy shit she smells like heaven
Been best friends since we were eleven
And oh my god I like her"
"Yeah, I heard you like her
Baby, I thought that we had something
Compared to him I'm next to nothing
Oh my god I like her"
"Yeah I heard you like her"
I am a million fucking bucks
I am a thousand fucking bucks
Your bitch is dead she was hit by a truck
What the fuck!
"Holy shit she smells like heaven
Been best friends since we were eleven
And oh my god I like her.."
"Yeah, I heard you like her...
Baby, I thought that we had something
Compared to him I'm next to nothing
Oh my god I like her"
"Yeah I heard you like her"
The song "Uneasy Hearts Weigh The Most" by Dance Gavin Dance is a love ballad that tells the story of a person who is in love with a girl and is struggling to keep his feelings in control. The song talks about the desire to be close to this girl and how difficult it is to resist her touches. The singer expresses his feelings through the lyrics and confesses that he has been lying to the girl's children with a smile that can pierce through bones. He is so in love with her that he can make her laugh so hard that it hurts her bones.
The lyrics also reveal the singer's jealousy and insecurity around the girl. He suggests taking her on a drive to the back roads and getting lost with her, and when she laughs, it feels like the most beautiful thing in the world. However, he is constantly reminded that there is competition for her affection by another guy who has been her friend since they were eleven years old. The singer believes that the other guy is better than him, and this knowledge makes him feel like he is next to nothing.
The song captures the intense emotions and insecurities that come with being in love and highlights the importance of expressing one's feelings. The listener can connect with the vulnerability in the lyrics and the raw honesty that the singer displays.
Line by Line Meaning
To feel her touch
The sensation of touching her is almost indescribable
It's almost impossible to hold still
I am so moved by her touch that I can't remain calm
Maybe we can go back to the way it was
Perhaps we can revisit the past and experience those feelings again
Well at least let me love you the same
Even if we can't go back to what we had, let me continue to love you the way I always have
I got lies to tell your children
I have been dishonest with you and have deceived you in some way
When my smile pierces through your bones
Even when I put on a happy face, something about me bothers you deeply
Right through your bones (Through your bones)
This feeling is intense, it is felt in your very core
The grass is green inside my yard
My life may seem perfect on the outside
I can make you laugh so fucking hard it hurts you
I can bring you such joy that it physically pains you
Inside your bones (Inside your bones)
This happiness is not just surface-level, it runs deep within you
She talks, I listen, she's in the shower and her skin glistens
I am enamored by her and every little detail about her
Like oh my god I like it
Every moment with her is an incredible experience
I suggest a drive, lets take the back road
Let's venture off the beaten path and enjoy each other's company
Lets get lost lets lose our minds
Let's forget about everything else and immerse ourselves in the moment
Hey, little girl, I think we found it tonight
I feel like we have discovered something special, something that could last
I think we glow that fucking bright, oh
Our connection is so strong that it radiates outward
And when she laughs I like it
Her laughter brings me joy and happiness
Like 'oh ha ha ha ha ha'
Her laughter is infectious and makes me want to laugh too
'Holy shit she smells like heaven
I am overwhelmed by her scent and find it heavenly
Been best friends since we were eleven
We've known each other for a long time and have a deep connection
And oh my god I like her'
My feelings for her are strong and I am enamored with her
'Yeah, I heard you like her
I understand that you have feelings for her too
Baby, I thought that we had something
I had hoped that we had a deeper connection than what we actually do
Compared to him I'm next to nothing
I feel inferior to someone else who is also interested in her
I am a million fucking bucks
I feel confident and valuable
I am a thousand fucking bucks
Even when I'm feeling a little less confident, I still feel good about myself
Your bitch is dead she was hit by a truck
I am being intentionally vulgar and offensive towards someone else, possibly as a defense mechanism
'Oh my god I like her'
My feelings for her continue to grow and I can't help but express them
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jonathan Mess, Kurt Travis, Matthew Mingus, William Swan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@glennflanagan7503
My wife played this song on her phone when we were 15. We are almost 30 now and I know I like her.
@christophernazario2375
Underrated AF. Truly beautiful
@er7198
Glenn Flanagan π
@bartomiej3389
isn't being 26 almost 30?
@bartomiej3389
is the difference in age between 6 and 10 year old the same than with 26 and 30?
humans don't perceive aging linearly, but rather logarythmically, so 4 years gap has way different meaning for young children and for grown adults
don't be stupid
@UnorganizedWaffle
Yeah I heard you like her.
@DrugzRKoool
I saw DGD live a few days ago. They had Kurt Travis, Jonny Craig and Tilian Pearson on stage with the band. Each singer took turns to sing different parts. It was pretty great, I won't lie.
@TanisAnnicchiarico
Was that the reunion show?
@DrugzRKoool
Damn straight, the 10 year anniversary
@val5740
I was at the one in Philly, it was like an orgasm for my ears.