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.
I Ascend
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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But it's already pouring
Polluted skies will own the day
So I'll stay until mourning
I used to lie, composed in face
That I was done exploring
I did not try to go away
But there was nothing for me
You don't read my name
The same
The lyrics to Gus Dapperton's song "I Ascend" are open to interpretation, but it is likely that the song speaks to feelings of isolation and a sense of being lost in the world. The lyrics talk about how polluted cries will soak the grave, referring to the idea of a bleak future or regrets that will follow the person into the afterlife. However, the individual is already pouring or overflowing with emotion, indicating a sense of vulnerability, which suggests that they are already grappling with the consequences of their actions.
The next line "polluted skies will own the day, so I'll stay until mourning" reinforces this idea of vulnerability and uncertainty. The polluted skies might represent the negativity and darkness that surrounds the individual, who is willing to stay even after it becomes overwhelming, until mourning. The singer then admits to lying and pretending to be composed in the face of exploring unknown territories, indicating a reluctance to leaving their comfort zone or taking risks.
Line by Line Meaning
Polluted cries will soak my grave
The sorrowful voices of those in pain will fill my resting place
But it's already pouring
The rain of sadness has already begun
Polluted skies will own the day
The gloomy atmosphere will dominate the day
So I'll stay until mourning
I will remain here until the end of sorrow
I used to lie, composed in face
I used to pretend to be okay, and my expression showed it
That I was done exploring
That I had seen everything and there was nothing left to explore
I did not try to go away
I did not attempt to escape this situation
But there was nothing for me
Because there was no other option for me
You don't read my name
You don't acknowledge or recognize me in the way that I wish you would
The same
As you always have before
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Written by: Brendan Patrick Rice
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