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.
Coax
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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I could die with your eyes open at me
Wide open at me like hope exactly
Butterflies up in-side rogue anatomy
Oh, oh-whoa, oh
Oh, oh-whoa, oh
Upon coax and botany I won't let on to be
Odd I'm a lot of words for a wannabe
Far broke and honestly you're all I want to be
I'll stay prodding re-morseful astronomy
Oh, oh-whoa, oh
Oh, oh-whoa, oh
Oh, oh-whoa, oh
Oh, oh-whoa, oh
You won't stop laughing legs overlapping
I could die with your eyes open at me
Wide open at me like hope exactly
You're contrite oh but I know it's actually sweet
The lyrics of Gus Dapperton's song Coax & Botany contains vivid imagery and metaphors that paint a picture of a person captivated by someone else. The first line, "you won't stop laughing, legs overlapping" suggests a playful and light-hearted moment between two people. The next line, "I could die with your eyes open at me" shows how the singer is mesmerized and almost overwhelmed by the attention of the other person. The reference to "butterflies up inside rogue anatomy" further emphasizes the intense and exciting nature of this connection.
The second verse describes the singer's own feelings of inadequacy and insecurity compared to the other person, who is "all I want to be." The line "upon coax and botany I won't let on to be" could refer to the idea of manipulation or persuasion ("coax" and "botany" plants with medicinal properties), as the singer tries to appear confident and in control despite their underlying feelings. However, they also feel a sense of regret or "remorseful astronomy" for not being honest about their true emotions.
Overall, the lyrics of Coax & Botany convey a sense of excitement, longing, and vulnerability in the face of a powerful attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
You won't stop laughing legs overlapping
You are so happy and carefree that you can't even control your laughter, sitting with crossed legs.
I could die with your eyes open at me
I am so enamored with you that I could die happily even if you are just looking at me.
Wide open at me like hope exactly
Your eyes are wide open, looking at me with a hopeful expression, which is exactly what I want and need.
Butterflies up in-side rogue anatomy
I feel fluttering butterflies inside me, as if my body is not in my control, which is a strange but amazing feeling.
Upon coax and botany I won't let on to be
I won't reveal that I am not familiar with coaxing and botany, even though I don't know much about it.
Odd I'm a lot of words for a wannabe
It's strange that I use a lot of words for someone who wants to be like you, but I can't help expressing my admiration for you through music.
Far broke and honestly you're all I want to be
Although I am poor and maybe not successful, I aspire to be exactly like you, because you're perfect to me.
I'll stay prodding re-morseful astronomy
I will continue exploring my feelings and the stars in the sky with regret, because I don't want to miss any chance of expressing my emotions to you.
You're contrite oh but I know it's actually sweet
You may seem regretful or apologetic, but I know that you're actually being sweet and caring towards me, which I appreciate.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendan Patrick Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Gus you are truly an inspiration forreal
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Thx Gus
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In all your songs I find peace and a story <3
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You look really handsome here gus ;) 😍😘
@josephmurphy7503
Can we get a Coax & Botany t-shirt in that font, it's so stylish
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I never knew I wanted it until I read this
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