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 Have Lost My Pearls
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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Don't make a peep and wake a vacant spark
Please don't eek
Don't make a creek and shake her aching heart
She's so sweet
Don't make a scene and break her brazen charm
She's so weak
Just leave her be a ways away from harmStop with gawking
Making mockeries to seize the light
Stop with talk
Your gaping chops will taunt and tease her might
Soft like cotton
Breaking constantly she has tears to wipe
Watch her blossom, oh
Worth your ear, huh?
Hurts to hear, huh?
Hold your mutter
If you love her, leave these dreams to grow
Hold your blunder
She won't run from greed with reek of hope
Fold like butter
Under summer breeze a pleasing cold
Phony lover, no
Worth your ear, huh?
Hurts to hear, huh?
Worth your ear, huh?
Hurts to hear, huh?
Wait up sir
What have you heard?
For I'm not hurt
I have lost my pearls
Both my pearls
The lyrics to Gus Dapperton's song, "I Have Lost My Pearls" appear to be addressing an individual who is being reckless with their words and actions and may be causing harm or distress to a vulnerable person. The first two stanzas ask the person to be quiet and gentle, showing concern for the delicate state of the woman in question. The third stanza shifts to a more assertive tone, demanding that the person stop their mocking and teasing behavior. The fourth and final stanza takes on a more melancholy tone, with the lyrics "wait up sir, what have you heard? That sounds absurd, for I'm not hurt. I have lost my pearls, both my pearls." The pearls in this instance may be interpreted as a metaphor for something that was once dear to the singer, but has been lost or taken away.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it is addressing the issue of emotional abuse, particularly the type of abuse that can be inflicted through manipulative language and behavior. The repeated use of the phrase "worth your ear, huh? hurts to hear, huh?" could be seen as a reminder that words have power, and that it is important to choose them carefully. The line "if you love her, leave these dreams to grow" could be interpreted as a call to respect someone's autonomy and allow them to pursue their own goals and aspirations.
Overall, the song seems to be a call to treat one another with kindness, sensitivity, and respect. It emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in our interactions with others, and the potential impact our words can have.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't speak
Be quiet, please
Don't make a peep and wake a vacant spark
Do not even make the slightest sound that will disturb her
Please don't eek
Don't make a sudden noise
Don't make a creek and shake her aching heart
Don't cause any unnecessary disturbance that may hurt her
She's so sweet
She is kind and gentle
Don't make a scene and break her brazen charm
Do not behave in a way that will tarnish her wonderful personality
She's so weak
She is fragile and easily hurt
Just leave her be a ways away from harm
Allow her to be and protect her from any harm
Stop with gawking
Do not stare unnecessarily
Making mockeries to seize the light
Do not make fun of or belittle her just to gain attention
Stop with talk
Do not speak unnecessarily
Your gaping chops will taunt and tease her might
Speaking too much can make her feel uncomfortable and seem like you are picking on her
Soft like cotton
She is gentle and tender
Breaking constantly she has tears to wipe
She is always breaking down and is sad, she has to constantly wipe her tears
Watch her blossom, oh
Observe her as she flourishes
Worth your ear, huh?
Do you think this is important enough to listen to?
Hurts to hear, huh?
Is it painful to listen to?
Hold your mutter
Do not say anything under your breath
If you love her, leave these dreams to grow
If you love her, allow her to chase her dreams and grow
Hold your blunder
Don't make a mistake
She won't run from greed with reek of hope
She won't base her life on material things and superficial things
Fold like butter
Be vulnerable and let your guard down
Under summer breeze a pleasing cold
She smooth and lovely, like a breeze on a hot summer day
Phony lover, no
Don't pretend to love her
Wait up sir
Wait just a moment
What have you heard?
What did you hear about me?
That sounds absurd
That is completely ridiculous
For I'm not hurt
I am not upset
I have lost my pearls
I have lost something precious to me
Both my pearls
I have lost the things that are most valuable to me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendan Patrick Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ElGatoSamuraii
[Verse 1]
Please don't speak
Don’t make a peep and wake a vacant spark
Please don't eek
Don’t make a creek and shake her aching heart
She's so sweet
Don’t make a scene and break her brazen charm
She's so weak
Just leave her be a ways away from harm
Stop with gawking
Making mockeries to seize the light
Stop with talk
Your gaping chops will taunt and tease her might
Soft like cotton
Breaking constantly she has tears to wipe
Watch her blossom, oh
[Chorus]
Worth your ear, huh?!
Hurts to hear, huh?!
[Verse 2]
Hold your mutter
If you love her, leave these dreams to grow
Hold your blunder
She won’t run from greed with reek of hope
Fold like butter
Under summer breeze a pleasing cold
Phony lover, no
[Chorus]
Worth your ear, huh?!
Hurts to hear, huh?!
Worth your ear, huh?!
Hurts to hear, huh?!
[Outro]
Wait up sir
What have you heard?
That sounds absurd
For I'm not hurt
I have lost my pearls
Both my pearls
@NoSleep-zi4fb
Please don't speak
Don’t make a peep and wake a vacant spark
Please don't eek
Don’t make a creek and shake her aching heart
She's so sweet
Don’t make a scene and break her brazen charm
She's so weak
Just leave her be a ways away from harm
Stop with gawking
Making mockeries to seize the light
Stop with talk
Your gaping chops will taunt and tease her might
Soft like cotton
Breaking constantly she has tears to wipe
Watch her blossom, oh
Worth your ear, huh?!
Hurts to hear, huh?!
Hold your mutter
If you love her, leave these dreams to grow
Hold your blunder
She won’t run from greed with reek of hope
Fold like butter
Under summer breeze a pleasing cold
Phony lover, no
Worth your ear, huh?!
Hurts to hear, huh?!
Worth your ear, huh?!
Hurts to hear, huh?!
Wait up sir
What have you heard?
That sounds absurd
For I'm not hurt
I have lost my pearls
Both my pearls
@angelasanders8010
I literally have been listening to only Gus for days now, his music is so powerful ❤
I’ve known Gus for years but the past couple weeks i have been on a bender
@mtzandrew210
Same
@ciarawright6576
I’ve decided I’m gonna spend Valentine’s Day weeping to everything that dropped today
@lucyphillips4578
Ciara Wright literally me lol
@ANP-c9f
happy valentines
@AlondraMadrigal-sy8cb
i miss gus's old music. me and my homies miss gus's old music.
@kmo4496
so beautiful I love the raspy part
@ElGatoSamuraii
[Verse 1]
Please don't speak
Don’t make a peep and wake a vacant spark
Please don't eek
Don’t make a creek and shake her aching heart
She's so sweet
Don’t make a scene and break her brazen charm
She's so weak
Just leave her be a ways away from harm
Stop with gawking
Making mockeries to seize the light
Stop with talk
Your gaping chops will taunt and tease her might
Soft like cotton
Breaking constantly she has tears to wipe
Watch her blossom, oh
[Chorus]
Worth your ear, huh?!
Hurts to hear, huh?!
[Verse 2]
Hold your mutter
If you love her, leave these dreams to grow
Hold your blunder
She won’t run from greed with reek of hope
Fold like butter
Under summer breeze a pleasing cold
Phony lover, no
[Chorus]
Worth your ear, huh?!
Hurts to hear, huh?!
Worth your ear, huh?!
Hurts to hear, huh?!
[Outro]
Wait up sir
What have you heard?
That sounds absurd
For I'm not hurt
I have lost my pearls
Both my pearls
@lunawilliams2298
thank you
@vadaverse723
thank you doing god’s work!!