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.
Prune You Talk Funny
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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Ooh, it takes me many miles to make them out
Ooh, and strawberry sits superbly with you
Go on and lick me, love, I'm jelly in my shoes, ooh
And I would tread upon flowerbeds to
Stare and stop
A hominid twas blossoming fromSoot and sod
Oh, prune
Ha ha ha ha ha
Eating all my food
Well you're like the bum
Who begged and pegged me up all wrong
I've got no two cents, no sense at all
Well you're like the bum
Who begged and pegged me up all wrong
I've got no two cents, no sense at all
I like the way you decorate your neck
It takes me just a sec to break a sweat
And russet rims portray that of a goon
You go and test me, love, like sipping from a spoon, ooh
And I would tread upon flowerbeds to
Stare and stop
A hominid twas blossoming from
Soot and sod
Oh, prune
Ha ha ha ha ha
Eating all my food
Well you're like the bum
I've got no two cents, no sense at all
Well you're like the bum
Who begged and pegged me up all wrong
I've got no two cents, no sense at all
Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha ha
Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha ha
Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha ha
Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha ha
Ooh
The lyrics of Gus Dapperton's song "Prune You Talk Funny" are abstract and poetic, likely inspired by surrealism and Beat poetry. In the opening lines, the singer expresses their admiration for the way someone speaks and how it takes effort to understand what they are saying. The mention of strawberry as a perfect match could be a metaphor for the singer's attraction to this person. The line "go on and lick me, love, I'm jelly in my shoes" is a playful and flirtatious way of saying that the singer is vulnerable and easily affected by this person.
The following lines are more obscure and less straightforward. The repetition of "I would tread upon flowerbeds to stare and stop" is a surreal image that could imply the singer's obsession with this person. The phrase "hominid twas blossoming from soot and sod" could represent growth and humanity overcoming adversity. The repeated "prune" is likely a play on words, referring both to the act of trimming a plant and the outdated insult. The lines "eating all my food" and "you're like the bum who begged and pegged me up all wrong, I've got no two cents, no sense at all" express frustration with this person's behavior, which is contrasted with the admiration of their persona from earlier.
Overall, "Prune You Talk Funny" is a vivid and quirky song that combines elements of indie pop and surrealism to create a unique listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, I like the way that words come out your mouth
I am deeply impressed by the way you articulate yourself
Ooh, it takes me many miles to make them out
Your speech is so intriguing that I can't help but pay attention and travel great lengths to understand you
Ooh, and strawberry sits superbly with you
The way you enjoy strawberries is aesthetically pleasing to me
Go on and lick me, love, I'm jelly in my shoes, ooh
I am extremely attracted to you and would do anything to please you
And I would tread upon flowerbeds to Stare and stop
I am willing to go to great lengths to witness your beauty and grace
A hominid twas blossoming from Soot and sod
You are a diamond in the rough, and I am honored to witness your growth and evolution
Oh, prune
A sudden interruption to the previous sentiment, possibly indicating frustration or annoyance
Ha ha ha ha ha
A giggle or laugh, perhaps to alleviate tension or awkwardness
Eating all my food
A random but humorous statement, possibly to break the mood or lighten the tone
Well you're like the bum Who begged and pegged me up all wrong I've got no two cents, no sense at all
You remind me of someone who has misjudged me, and I feel lost and uncertain around you
I like the way you decorate your neck It takes me just a sec to break a sweat And russet rims portray that of a goon You go and test me, love, like sipping from a spoon, ooh
Your sense of style and fashion captivates me, and I find myself easily flustered around you. However, I am ready to prove myself and live up to your expectations.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendan Patrick Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joeymvlopez2395
lyrics:
I like the way that words come out your mouth
it takes me many miles to make them out
and strawberry sits superbly with you
go on and lick me love, I'm jelly in my shoes
and I would tread upon flowerbeds to
stare and and stop
a hominid twas blossoming from
soot and sod
prune
eating all my food
well you're like the bum
who begged and pegged me up all wrong
I've got no two cents, no sense at all
I like the way you decorate your neck
it takes me just a sec to break a sweat
and russet rims portray that of a goon
go on and test me love like
sipping from a spoon
and I would tread upon flowerbeds to
stare and stop
a hominid twas blossoming from
soot and sod
prune
eating all my food
well you're like the bum
who begged and pegged me up all wrong
I've got no two cents, no sense at all
hahahahahahahahaha
@willg_3847
[Verse 1]
I like the way that words come out your mouth
It takes me many miles to make them out
And strawberry sits superbly with you
Go on and lick me love I'm jelly in my shoes
[Pre Chorus]
And I would tread upon flowerbeds to
Stare and stop
A hominid twas blossoming from
Soot and sod
Prune
Eating all my food
[Chorus]
Well you're like the bum
Who begged and pegged me up all wrong
I've got no two cents, no sense at all
Well you're like the bum
Who begged and pegged me up all wrong
I've got no two cents, no sense at all X2
[Verse 2]
Nobody like the way you decorate your neck
It takes me just a sec to break a sweat
And russet rims portray that of a goon
Go on and test me love like sipping from a spoon
[Pre Chorus]
And I would tread upon flowerbeds to
Stare and stop
A hominid twas blossoming from
Soot and sod
Prune
Eating all my food
[Chorus]
Well you're like the bum
Who begged and pegged me up all wrong
I've got no two cents, no sense at all
Well you're like the bum
Who begged and pegged me up all wrong
I've got no two cents, no sense at all
Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha ha
Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha ha
Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha ha
Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha ha
@mohbius2
the whole indie scene is amazing these days, it’s music that just makes you feel happy
@nathanquinonez9390
Morgan O’Sullivan so TRUE
@beaupresley141
fuck yeah dude
@zimrihinshaw3572
Amen dude. Keeps me motivated to succeed.
@wooza5919
Too bad mumble rap overshadows all music
@nathang4089
jesus christ himself only overshadows the mainstream radio it’s not hard to find amazing artists in any genre
@lunch96box
This song never gets old I swear, Still regularly listening to it 4 years later.
@MustyAirRL
Of course it is 4 years later because it came out t years ago
@garfieldcouch4443
It's nice to remember cool things from before COVID. Lmao
@lunch96box
@@garfieldcouch4443before everything went to sheet