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.
Homebody
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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I swear to God, I've seen you in my dreams (wait up)
I'm runnin', yeah, I'm almost at your street (wait up)
Wait up, wait up, wait up, wait up for me
I know it's gettin' late, but, baby, you'll see (wait up)
I'll treat you right, I'll give you what you need (wait up)
Wait up, wait up, wait up, wait up for me (wait up)
For me (wait up)For me (ooh)
You got up in my face last night on the way back
I shoulda stayed back, guess that's just my payback
Playin' with the fire all night, not to mention
All my worst intentions, I swear it's never-endin'
Homebody, I'm a nobody
But you're somebody to me, yeah
Homebody, I'm a nobody
But you're somebody to me
Wait up, wait up, wait up, wait up for me (wait up)
I swear to God, I've seen you in my dreams (wait up)
I'm runnin', yeah, I'm almost at your street (wait up)
Wait up, wait up, wait up, wait up for me
I know it's gettin' late, but, baby, you'll see (wait up)
I'll treat you right, I'll give you what you need (wait up)
Wait up, wait up, wait up, wait up for me (wait up)
For me (wait up)
For me
You gave it to me straight last night on the way home
I shoulda stayed home and though I am to blame
You're actin' like I don't know just how to cheer you up
The moon is out and I know you can feel the love
Homebody, I'm a nobody
But you're somebody to me, yeah
Homebody, I'm a nobody
But you're somebody to me
Wait up, wait up, wait up, wait up for me (wait up)
I swear to God, I've seen you in my dreams (wait up)
I'm runnin', yeah, I'm almost at your street (wait up)
Wait up, wait up, wait up, wait up for me
I know it's gettin' late, but, baby, you'll see (homebody, I'm a nobody, wait up)
I'll treat you right, I'll give you what you need (somebody to me, wait up)
Wait up, wait up, wait up, wait up for me (homebody, I'm a nobody, wait up)
For me (wait up)
For me (somebody to me)
In "Homebody" by Gus Dapperton, the lyrics depict a longing for someone and a desire to be close to them. The singer pleads for their love interest to wait for them, confessing that they have seen them in their dreams. They express their determination, stating that they are running and almost at their street. The singer promises to treat them right and give them what they need, emphasizing the importance of this connection.
The second verse reveals a conflict that may have occurred between the singer and their love interest. The singer mentions getting up in their face and feeling like they should have stayed back, acknowledging that it is their payback. They admit to playing with fire and having internal struggles, as their worst intentions continue to haunt them.
Despite feeling like a nobody, the singer emphasizes the significance of the person they are singing to. They declare that even though they may feel like a homebody and insignificant, their love interest is somebody to them. This reflects the idea that love can make someone feel seen and valued, even if they don't see themselves that way.
Ultimately, "Homebody" delves into the longing for connection, the push and pull of relationships, and the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait up, wait up, wait up, wait up for me (wait up)
Please be patient and wait for me, I need you to stay
I swear to God, I've seen you in my dreams (wait up)
I strongly believe that I have dreamt about you, you've been on my mind
I'm runnin', yeah, I'm almost at your street (wait up)
I'm hurrying and almost reaching your location
I know it's gettin' late, but, baby, you'll see (wait up)
I understand that it's getting late, but I promise you'll understand
I'll treat you right, I'll give you what you need (wait up)
I will be good to you and provide you with everything you desire
For me (wait up)
Please wait for me
You got up in my face last night on the way back
Last night, you confronted me aggressively on our way back
I shoulda stayed back, guess that's just my payback
I should have distanced myself, but facing confrontation is the consequence I must face
Playin' with the fire all night, not to mention
We engaged in risky and dangerous activities throughout the entire night
All my worst intentions, I swear it's never-endin'
Despite my intentions being negative, it seems like they never stop
Homebody, I'm a nobody
I am introverted and insignificant
But you're somebody to me, yeah
However, you hold immense importance in my life
You gave it to me straight last night on the way home
You confronted me honestly and directly last night while we were heading home
I shoulda stayed home and though I am to blame
I should have remained at home, and I acknowledge that the fault lies with me
You're actin' like I don't know just how to cheer you up
You're behaving as if I'm unaware of how to make you happy
The moon is out and I know you can feel the love
The moon is shining, and I believe that you can sense the affection and care
For me (wait up)
Please wait for me
For me (somebody to me)
You hold significance and value in my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendan Patrick Rice
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@ivycreamz
definitely a new era for him. at the meet and greet he told me he was very excited for this time in his life where he is about to break through the roughness of the past few years with what music has led him to. this is great. love u gus
@codybishop7940
i paid for the meet and greet vip experience in Austin on the Orca tour and the line was so crazy I didn’t get to get there ahead of time! that’s so awesome!
@EricJae.
Gus doesn’t try to be anyone but himself and I genuinely love him for that
@AN-vs5pb
Really? Because to be completely honest, this sounds so much like every other pop song to me.
@EricJae.
@@AN-vs5pb You haven’t been listening to much of Gus then.
@nytrodubz
Whos Gus? This is obviously the one and only, Reviewbrah
@acetofresh1
@@AN-vs5pb It doesn't but it has a more commercial sound for Gus. Do you listen to lots of pop. I was a huge fan and didn't even know he dropped.
@snoot6629
@@AN-vs5pb no way! :0 a genre of music sounds exactly like the other ones in its genre??! mindblowing fr fr
@janzsmith3745
that really makes me feel nostalgic, the way Gus dance is so familiar to the dancing move in "I'm Just Snacking", even though he has changed a lot in these years, from the bottom of my heart, he's still my man. Way to go, Gus!!
@tryhxrdlive
Honestly. Id give anything to shake this mans hand and have a conversation with his mind. An absolute gem of an artist.