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.
Of Lacking Spectacle
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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You rue like sun and shade
I've had no pleasure
Let's get together
You move like Jack and jive
You rue like sin inside
I've had no pleasureLet's get together, yeah
Prim like buds in bloom
Bet that you could see through the plastic
Slim like one of two
Girl, you'd look so good in them glasses
You run like risk and rub
You make like lip and luck
I've had no pleasure
Let's get together
You run like count and cut
You make without your love
I've had no pleasure
Let's get together, yeah
Prim like buds in bloom
Bet that you could see through the plastic
Slim like one of two
Girl, you'd look so good in them glasses
I see color
Shades and grades of
A ream of it
Fray to makeup
Shades and grades of
A ream of it
Fray to makeup
The lyrics to Gus Dapperton's song Of Lacking Spectacle feature the main character describing someone they find intriguing, using a series of poetic language and metaphors. The lyrics liken the person to movements and sensations, comparing them to Jack and jive, sun and shade, risk and rub, tongue and trade, and more. The lyrics speak of a lack of pleasure, which could possibly hint at the main character's state of mind prior to meeting the person they describe in the song. "Let's get together" is repeated throughout the song, indicating the main character's desire to connect with this person on a deeper level. The repeated line "Prim like buds in bloom, bet that you could see through the plastic, slim like one of two, girl you'd look so good in them glasses" speaks to their attraction to this person's physical appearance.
The song's chorus speaks of colors and how they are perceived, with the repeated line "I see color, shades and grades of, a ream of it, fray to makeup." This could possibly be interpreted to mean that the main character recognizes the complexity of the person they find intriguing, from their personality to their physical appearance, and the impact they have on them.
Overall, the lyrics can be interpreted as a plea for connection with someone the main character finds interesting and attractive, and the complex emotions and desires that come with that.
Line by Line Meaning
You move like tongue and trade
You are smooth and seamless in your movements like someone who is skilled at trading.
You rue like sun and shade
You have contrasting emotions and feelings like the sun and shade react differently to each other.
I've had no pleasure
I have not felt happy or content with how things have been going.
Let's get together
Let's meet up and spend some time together.
You move like Jack and jive
Your movements are lively and playful like someone who is dancing the jive.
You rue like sin inside
Your inner turmoil is as dark and negative as the concept of sin.
Prim like buds in bloom
You are delicate and beautiful like flower buds in the process of blooming.
Bet that you could see through the plastic
You have the ability to see past superficial things and understand what lies beneath.
Slim like one of two
You are slender and elegant like one of a pair of things that complement each other.
Girl, you'd look so good in them glasses
You would look attractive and intellectual in a pair of glasses.
You run like risk and rub
You take bold chances and are not afraid to take risks in your life.
You make like lip and luck
You have the ability to create opportunities and good fortune for yourself in a way that seems effortless.
You run like count and cut
You are sleek and precise in your movements like someone who is cutting fabric or counting money.
You make without your love
You create and accomplish things even without the love and support of others.
I see color
I am able to perceive the beauty and variety of colors that exist in the world.
Shades and grades of
Different degrees and variations of color that exist.
A ream of it
There is an endless amount of colors that exist.
Fray to makeup
Even minor variations in color can make a big difference in the overall appearance of something, like makeup.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendan Patrick Rice
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