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.
MY FAVORITE FISH
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said, "Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice"
Back on the sea and the scenery
Back on the blue that I'm speeding through
Doc get to work
I walk and it hurts my knee
Back to the scene and the scenery
Back to the blue that I see in you
I'm just for the night
But it was nice to me
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said, "Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice"
Back on the week and the weekly
Back on the shoot where I'm seeing you
Doc get to work
I talk and it hurts my teeth
Back to the dream and the dreamily
Back to the who that I'm speaking to
I broke through the night
So you were nice to me
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said, "Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice" (it's practice)
You're my favorite fish
You're my favorite
I don't usually fall in love
I'm not used to fa-la-la-la
You're my favorite fish
You're my favorite
I don't usually fall in love
I'm not used to fa-la-la-la
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said, "Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice"
Soft-spoken (My favorite fish)
Chipper and choking (My favorite fish)
Jess will lead the way (My favorite fish) 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis (My favorite fish)
Sprightly and spastic (My favorite fish)
She said, "Jeopardy is fake, my love (My favorite fish)
Live life like it's practice" (oh my, practice)
The opening verses of Gus Dapperton's "My Favorite Fish" describe a playful and eccentric character named Jess who "leads the way" and "mimics the motions." Jess is juxtaposed with the singer, who is depicted as experiencing physical pain ("walk and it hurts my knee," "talk and it hurts my teeth") and feeling somewhat adrift ("Back to the scene and the scenery / Back to the blue that I see in you / I'm just for the night / But it was nice to me"). The chorus of the song features the repeated lines "You're my favorite fish / You're my favorite / I don't usually fall in love / I'm not used to fa-la-la-la," referring to the object of the singer's affection.
Overall, the song seems to be about meeting and connecting with someone unexpected, and the feeling of being drawn to them despite being out of one's comfort zone. The motif of the fish suggests something lively and unpredictable, and the advice to "live life like it's practice" speaks to the idea of embracing new experiences with a sense of playfulness and a willingness to make mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Soft-spoken
The singer has a gentle way of speaking.
Chipper and choking
The singer is cheerful but has difficulty speaking.
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Jess has the ability to guide the singer by imitating their movements.
Off axis
The artist is not centered or balanced in their movements.
Sprightly and spastic
The artist is vivacious and has an uncontrolled manner of movement.
She said, "Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice"
Jess believes that living life should be about learning and practicing instead of being fixated on a destination or outcome.
Back on the sea and the scenery
Back on the blue that I'm speeding through
Doc get to work
I walk and it hurts my knee
Back to the scene and the scenery
Back to the blue that I see in you
I'm just for the night
But it was nice to me
The singer returns to the sea and the person they see there who was kind to them before.
Back on the week and the weekly
Back on the shoot where I'm seeing you
Doc get to work
I talk and it hurts my teeth
Back to the dream and the dreamily
Back to the who that I'm speaking to
I broke through the night
So you were nice to me
The artist goes back to their routine of work and filming, sees the person they admire, has painful teeth, dreams about them, and finally feels a connection to them.
You're my favorite fish
You're my favorite
I don't usually fall in love
I'm not used to fa-la-la-la
The person the artist likes has become their favorite and they are not used to feeling love.
Soft-spoken (My favorite fish)
Chipper and choking (My favorite fish)
Jess will lead the way (My favorite fish) 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis (My favorite fish)
Sprightly and spastic (My favorite fish)
She said, "Jeopardy is fake, my love (My favorite fish)
Live life like it's practice" (oh my, practice)
The artist repeats the same lines about Jess and the person they admire and acknowledges their strong feelings for them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendan Patrick Rice
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My Favorite Fish
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice
Back on the sea and the scenery
Back on the blue that I'm speeding through
Doc, get to work
I walk and it hurts my knee
Back to the scene and the scenery
Back to the blue that I see in you
I'm just for the night
But it was nice to meet
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice
Back on the week and the weekly
Back on the shoot where I'm seeing you
Doc, get to work
I talk and it hurts my teeth
Back to the dream and the dreamily
Back to the who that I'm speaking to
I broke through the night
So you were nice to me
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice
You're my favorite fish
You're my favorite
I don't usually fall in love
I'm not used to fa-la-la-la
You're my favorite fish
You're my favorite
I don't usually fall in love
I'm not used to fa-la-la-la
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice
@J1E8_
Lyrics:
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said, "Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice"
Back on the sea and the scenery
Back on the blue that I'm speeding through
Doc get to work
I walk and it hurts my knee
Back to the scene and the scenery
Back to the blue that I see in you
I'm just for the night
But it was nice to me
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said, "Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice"
Back on the week and the weekly
Back on the shoot where I'm seeing you
Doc get to work
I talk and it hurts my teeth
Back to the dream and the dreamily
Back to the who that I'm speaking to
I broke through the night
So you were nice to me
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said, "Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice" (it's practice)
You're my favorite fish
You're my favorite
I don't usually fall in love
I'm not used to fa-la-la-la
You're my favorite fish
You're my favorite
I don't usually fall in love
I'm not used to fa-la-la-la
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said, "Jeopardy is fake, my love
Live life like it's practice"
Soft-spoken (My favorite fish)
Chipper and choking (My favorite fish)
Jess will lead the way (My favorite fish) 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off axis (My favorite fish)
Sprightly and spastic (My favorite fish)
She said, "Jeopardy is fake, my love (My favorite fish)
Live life like it's practice" (oh my, practice)
@kokiiwasa5486
[Chorus]
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off-axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said Jeopardy is fake my love
Live life like it's practice
[Verse 1]
Back on the sea and the scenery
Back on the blue that I'm speeding through
Doc get to work
I walk and it hurts my knee
Back to the scene and the scenery
Back to the blue that i see in you
I'm just for the night
But it was nice to meet
[Chorus]
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off-axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said Jeopardy is fake my love
Live life like it's practice
[Verse 2]
Back on the week and the weekly
Back on the shoot where I'm seeing you
Doc get to work
I talk and it hurts my teeth
Back to the dream and the dreamily
Back to the who that I'm speaking to
I broke through the night
So you were nice to me
[Chorus]
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off-axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said Jeopardy is fake my love
Live life like it's practice
[Bridge]
You're my favorite fish
You're my favorite
I don't usually fall in love
I'm not used to fa-la-la-la
You're my favorite fish
You're my favorite
I don't usually fall in love
I'm not used to fa-la-la-la
[Chorus]
Soft-spoken
Chipper and choking
Jess will lead the way 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off-axis
Sprightly and spastic
She said Jeopardy is fake my love
Live life like it's practice
Soft-spoken (My favorite fish)
Chipper and choking (My favorite fish)
Jess will lead the way (My favorite fish) 'cause she can mimic the motions
Off-axis (My favorite fish)
Sprightly and spastic (My favorite fish)
She said Jeopardy is fake my love (My favorite fish)
Live life like it's practice
@TheDixforchix69
Everyone should aspire to dance like Gus.
@me19984tt
I was at his concert last night in Lyon, France and he danced and jumped everywhere. it was crazy !!! Ppl were savages and they mimic his motion 😏😂😂😂
@andrewaranda336
O yes❤️
@lindssenlima
I so do!!! hahahahaha
@VelP3
I get made fun of b/c I dance like Gus.....not anymore
@clarrisajohnson2688
that's not how you dance in ur room with the door locked
@marijah.7640
theres something so addictive about the way he pronounces words
@soapywu
stream mono. i agree👄
@merlinsiervo
pure 👁️👄👁️
@ryderdowney6679
Took the words right out my mouth