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 (2005ā2008; 2010āpresent)
Will Swan - guitars (2005āpresent); harsh vocals (2008ā2010), bass guitar (2022-present)
Tilian Pearson - clean vocals (2012āpresent)
Matt Mingus - drums, percussion (2005āpresent)
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 ā clean vocals (2005ā2007; 2010ā2012; touring 2015, 2016)
Kurt Travis ā clean & harsh vocals (2007ā2010; touring 2012, 2015, 2016)
Alvaro Alcala ā guitar (2005-2006)
Sean O'Sullivan ā guitar (2006ā2007; touring 2010)
Zachary Garren ā guitar (2007ā2010; touring 2015)
Josh Benton - guitar (2010-2014)
Eric Lodge ā bass guitar (2005ā2008; 2010ā2012)
Jason Ellis ā bass guitar (2008ā2009)
Tim Feerick ā bass guitar (2009ā2010; 2012ā2022; died 2022)
Former touring members:
Matt Geise ā clean vocals (2012)
Dan Snook ā guitar (2010)
Aric Garcia - guitar (2014-2015)
Alex Whitcomb - guitar (2015)
Tony Marks ā bass guitar (2010)
Jordan McCoy ā bass guitar (2011ā2012)
We Own The Night
Dance Gavin Dance Lyrics
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You swallowed the demons on your own
There's nothing left for me
I keep thinking back to when you said
We own the night
Stomp that feeling your puke is a mutant
Can't think of who did this, well I grew stupid
Flicking the back of your ear with my finger
Separate is the way though, no second is the place though
Just fake it through the day and the night is your god
See you in battle your boat is my paddle
Your life is my business your plaque on my wall
Let your hair down have one more round
Drink til you believe it
Sloppy kisses, dirty wishes
Baby, this is living
Roller-coaster
Up and down in random motion
Oh come in closer
Ditch your problems, better days are coming
Get up off the wall come on get down get down
Give into moment and live now live now
Get up off the wall come on get down get down
Give into the moment, feel it now
I have the heart of a coward
Here in my arms is exactly where I want you
We own the night
Stomp that feeling your puke is a mutant
Can't think of who did this, well I grew stupid
Say accidents happen, it's admirable acting
Flicking the back of your ear with my finger
Separate is the way though, no second is the place though
Just fake it through the day and the night is your god
See you in battle your boat is my paddle
Your life is my business your plaque on my wall
You'll forget I'm wrong
Call your phone and open my fate
'Cause I know you're so connected
I need poison mitigate my pain
Feel my toes go golden up in flames
Give me false hope in my veins
Tranquilize and modify my brain
Where did I go wrong?
There's nothing I can do the thrill is gone
So I play these nervous songs
Pretend that I'm not barely hanging on
And medicate
Medicate
Medicate me all night long
Medicate
Medicate
Medicate me all night long
I run quickly out of air, by the way I hate your celebration
I run quickly out of air, by the way I hate our aging faces
The lyrics to Dance Gavin Dance's "We Own The Night" explore the theme of escaping reality and living in the moment. The song suggests that the night is a place where the singers can forget their problems and live carelessly. The lyrics also suggest that this carefree lifestyle is addictive, and the characters need to medicate themselves to maintain this feeling of euphoria. The song speaks about a person's struggle to come to terms with their insecurities and jealousy and their need to let go of their worries to enjoy the moment.
The lyrics reference the characters' experiences with drugs and alcohol, with lines like "drink till you believe it" and "give me false hope in my veins." These addictions are portrayed as a way to escape the singer's problems and enjoy the moment.
Furthermore, the song also portrays a relationship dynamic, with the singer stating that he wants his partner in his arms, and that they "own the night." However, the relationships portrayed in this song can be seen to be more dysfunctional than ideal, with lines like "flicking the back of your ear with my finger," and "can't think of who did this, well, I grew stupid," suggesting tension and unhealthy communication within the relationships.
Overall, "We Own The Night" explores the themes of living for the moment, addiction, and relationships with a level of depth that is both insightful and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Forget my jealously
Don't mind my envy
You swallowed the demons on your own
You faced and conquered your problems alone
There's nothing left for me
I have nothing to hold on to
I keep thinking back to when you said We own the night
I hold on to the memory when you said we are in control of the night
Stomp that feeling your puke is a mutant
Get rid of bad emotions that are making you ill
Can't think of who did this, well I grew stupid
I can't figure out who is responsible, my senses fail me
Say accidents happen, it's admirable acting
It's okay to make mistakes, your pretending deserves praise
Flicking the back of your ear with my finger
I'm teasing, but in a loving way
Separate is the way though, no second is the place though
Being apart is better, there's no other option
Just fake it through the day and the night is your god
Endure the daytime pretense and live your best life at night
See you in battle your boat is my paddle
We fight together, helping each other
Your life is my business your plaque on my wall
I care about your life, and I want to display my admiration for you
Let your hair down have one more round Drink til you believe it
Let loose and keep drinking until you feel the moment
Sloppy kisses, dirty wishes Baby, this is living
Let's live our wildest desires to the fullest
Roller-coaster Up and down in random motion
Life's ups and downs can come out of nowhere
Oh come in closer Ditch your problems, better days are coming
Get closer, forget your troubles and have faith that things will get better
Get up off the wall come on get down get down Give into moment and live now live now
Stop hesitating and enjoy the present moment to the fullest
I have the heart of a coward Here in my arms is exactly where I want you We own the night
I feel fearful, but holding you close is where I belong, and we still rule the night
You'll forget I'm wrong
You won't remember any of my flaws
Call your phone and open my fate 'Cause I know you're so connected
Dial your phone and decide my destiny because you're powerful
I need poison mitigate my pain Feel my toes go golden up in flames
I need a substance to numb my aches, and I feel euphoric
Give me false hope in my veins Tranquilize and modify my brain
I want temporary happiness inside me, and I desire to be mentally altered
Where did I go wrong? There's nothing I can do the thrill is gone
What did I lack? Nothing I do can reignite the excitement
So I play these nervous songs Pretend that I'm not barely hanging on
I play songs to cover up my anxiety and act like everything's okay
And medicate Medicate Medicate me all night long
I want to be medicated throughout the night
I run quickly out of air, by the way I hate your celebration
I'm running out of breath, and I don't like your partying
I run quickly out of air, by the way I hate our aging faces
I'm out of breath, and I don't like how we're growing old
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Tilian Pearson, Timothy Freerick, Jonathan Mess, Matthew Mingus, William Swan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@skinnyman
It is so awesome hearing that high pitched voice coming out of that big bearded beast
Dance Gavin Dance and PVRIS are the best bands on Rise, I really hope we get a music vid for On the Run
also, JON FUCKING MESS
@Guitardudeftw
I must be lucky to be one of the few people that can actually enjoy all 3 singers without fighting about who's better and what not
@AwkwardTurtle2300
Same
@NoxSkye
same
@MattsMagicEmporium
love them all
@Billyisthethbest1000
I think the constant change in singers is one of the things that keeps this band fresh, as long as Will Swan and Matt Mingus are in the band I never think they'll do a bad song.
@WTFOMGabbyy
Don't forget Jon mess!
@justkubi2121
RIP To a legendary Bassist. We will continue to own the night in your honor Tim Freerick <3
@crosstolerance
How did he die?
@oshke5225
@@crosstolerance They haven't revealed yet, we should just respect their privacy and let them say if they want to
@Somethincleveriguess
@@crosstolerance who cares just fucking sucks he isnt here anymore :(