Starting out as a hip-hop producer at the age of 13, Dapperton made the switch to his current sound after a serious hospitalisation and the failure of his laptop.
Pairing infectious, nostalgia-laden tunes with high-concept filmclips, lauded for their high-concept cinematic execution, has proven to be a recipe for success. Blowing up through 2017, with two EPs dropped, and fans and the press alike taking notice, Dapperton's future looks bright.
Bluebird
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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Runner-up
I'm fast and I'm running out of luck
I can hardly wait
Run
Run amok
I'd crash in time to mutilate my love
And de-mark the slate
Low
Low and behold
I'm young and I'm never getting old
That's my human right
You
You've been told
To set and consolidate my soul
Where my youth resides
My grave puts all the weight on hold
This grave roots all the way back home
My grave puts all the weight on hold
This grave roots all the way back home
I've got no car
I've got no ride
I've got no head
To hold up high
But you've got heart
And, boy, do you got drive
It's not that far
It's worth a try
Break
Break the news
Look alive, I'm dead
No
No excuse
I wish you could've settled with the truth
Right behind the lens
My grave puts all the weight on hold
This grave roots all the way back home
My grave puts all the weight on hold
This grave roots all the way back home
My grave puts all the weight on hold
This grave roots all the way back home
My grave puts all the weight on hold
This grave roots all the way back home
I've got no car
I've got no ride
I've got no head
To hold up high
But you've got heart
And, boy, do you got drive
It's not that far
It's worth a try
My grave puts all the weight on hold
This grave roots all the way back home
My grave puts all the weight on hold
This grave roots all the way back home
My grave puts all the weight on hold
This grave roots all the way back home
My grave puts all the weight on hold
This grave roots all the way back home
The opening three lines of the lyrics to Gus Dapperton's song "Bluebird" speak of running out of luck and going amok, indicating a sense of desperation and urgency in the singer's voice. The use of the word "de-mark" is particularly interesting, as it suggests a need to wipe the slate clean, to start afresh and rid oneself of the past. The following lines of the song talk about aging, with the singer noting that they are "young and never getting old" because "that's my human right." This line implies a sense of entitlement, perhaps reflecting a generational attitude towards aging and mortality.
The song then shifts to the theme of death and burial, with the reference to "my grave" and the image of "roots all the way back home." These lines conjure up a powerful sense of finality and inevitability, which is further emphasized by the repeated refrain: "My grave puts all the weight on hold." However, the song ends on a note of hope and adventure, with the singer acknowledging that they have no car or head held high, but they have "heart" and "drive," and it's "worth a try" to set out into the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Run
The singer urges himself to run away from his problems.
Runner-up
The singer feels like he is always the second best and never the winner.
I'm fast and I'm running out of luck
The singer is trying to outrun his bad luck, but it seems to catch up to him.
I can hardly wait
The artist is eager to see what will happen next, despite his bad luck.
Run amok
The artist is so overwhelmed that he is losing control and acting recklessly.
I'd crash in time to mutilate my love
The singer is afraid that in his chaotic state, he will end up hurting those he loves.
And de-mark the slate
The singer wants to start over fresh and forget his past mistakes.
Low
The artist feels down or depressed.
Low and behold
Despite feeling low, the artist is surprised at what he discovers.
I'm young and I'm never getting old
The artist is trying to hold on to his youth and avoid growing old and losing his energy.
That's my human right
The singer believes that he has the right to live his life the way he wants and maintain his youthfulness.
You've been told
The artist is referring to someone who has given him advice or guidance.
To set and consolidate my soul
The singer wants to find peace and stability within himself.
Where my youth resides
The singer believes that he can find the happiness and energy of his youth within himself.
My grave puts all the weight on hold
The singer feels burdened by the weight of his problems and wants to escape them.
This grave roots all the way back home
The artist feels a deep connection to his past and wants to go back to his roots.
I've got no car
The artist has no means of transportation.
I've got no ride
The singer has no one to give him a lift.
I've got no head
The singer feels lost and directionless.
To hold up high
The artist lacks the confidence to hold his head up high and face his problems.
But you've got heart
The artist is acknowledging someone else's bravery or determination.
And, boy, do you got drive
The artist admires the other person's motivation and determination to succeed.
It's not that far
The singer is trying to convince himself that his goals are achievable, despite his lack of resources.
It's worth a try
The artist believes that it is worth taking a chance, despite the possibility of failure.
Break the news
The singer wants to reveal something important to someone.
I won and I know you hate to lose
The singer is triumphantly announcing his victory over someone else, who is likely upset about losing.
Look alive, I'm dead
The singer is saying that he is no longer involved in whatever conflict he was in and the other person should move on.
No excuse
The artist doesn't want to hear any excuses from someone else about why they lost.
I wish you could've settled with the truth
The artist wishes the other person could have accepted the reality of the situation.
Right behind the lens
The singer is referencing someone who is watching from behind the scenes or from a distance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendan Patrick Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Leo-xe7zq
Man, Gus, thank you so much for your art, for everything, seriously. I look up to you in so many ways. Through your music I have discovered corners inside myself I've never known; artistically, vissually, behaviorally... Really heavy elements of my whole presence right now I've discovered them thanks to you & I feel like I'll always be in debt to you for that. From someone that has been sticking around for years I want to say that I'm also so so so so proud of you, dude.
Keep innovating, creating masterpieces...
Keep being yourself.
We all need you.
You might never read this but, I really felt like I should get this out of my chest & I'm sure that there're hundreds of like-minded like me that feel the same.
I dream one day I can see your performance, until then...
Greetings from Venezuela. x
@gusdapperton5077
tickets on sale NOW for the HENGE tour coming this fall ! i cant wait yall see you soon [o]
https://www.gusdapperton.com/
@MelanieJean1031
I love seeing Gus grow as a musician, but I'm not going to lie...I miss that bowl cut.
@patriciatannis379
i loved his bowl cut and orange glasses look so much man 😫 (added bonus with the blue eyeshadow)
@XaPaixx
We all miss it 😪
@jamesjohnson1643
At least we still get his patented dance moves
@MelanieJean1031
preacha sun Yes!!
@godisdead6611
as long as the dancing never stops I’ll be content
@jillgrandinetti1563
if Gus quits music to pursue a career in track and field i will commit a series of felonies
@r7tafi613
https://youtu.be/FNFhTmxcYPI
@O-san4
Tax fraud better not be one of those