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.
Roadhead
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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Watch where you're going
I'll give you head
You get me hot hun
Watch out for the vroom
This shit's electric ma
Drive like a fool, ooh
Fake the cops out
Roll the top down
Throw it away, love
Fake the cops out
Roll the top down
Throw it away, love
Was it something I did
Wet to the brim you
Love when I swim
You turn me on love
Just wait for the vroom
Came on the radio
Tastes like a tune
Came on the radio
Came on the radio
Came on the radio
And it tastes like a tune
Came on the radio
Came on the radio
Came on the radio
And it tastes like a tune
Fake the cops out
Roll the top down
Fake the cops out
Roll the top down
Throw it away, love
Was it something I said?
Did you adore the spring in my step
I stuck around just to hear it again
Did I remind you of North Michigan
The lyrics of Gus Dapperton's song "Roadhead" are rife with innuendo and double entendre, potentially indicating a sexual escapade while driving on the open road. The line "Watch where you're going, I'll give you head" implies that the singer is performing oral sex on the driver, while the later line "Drive like a fool, ooh" indicates a reckless and perhaps dangerous driving style. The chorus of "fake the cops out, roll the top down, throw it away, love" could refer to the thrill of evading law enforcement while also discarding any inhibitions or concerns.
The second verse continues the theme of sexual activity, with the line "wet to the brim you love when I swim" potentially indicating the arousal of the singer's partner. The reference to a tune on the radio tasting like a metaphor could be interpreted as the enjoyment of a particular style of music in the midst of a sexual encounter. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the theme of a carefree and reckless abandonment of inhibitions.
Overall, the lyrics of "Roadhead" are suggestive and evocative, but could also be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of engaging in sexual activity while driving.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it something I said?
Asking if the passenger is upset with him and questioning if he said something that offended them.
Watch where you're going
Advising the driver to pay attention to the road while they receive oral sex.
I'll give you head
Promising to perform oral sex on the passenger in the car.
You get me hot hun
Expressing his arousal and attraction towards the passenger in the car.
Watch out for the vroom
Warning the passenger to be prepared for the sudden acceleration of the car.
This shit's electric ma
Describing the excitement and energy of their sexual encounter in the car.
Drive like a fool, ooh
Encouraging the driver to take risks and have fun while driving fast.
Fake the cops out
Instructing the driver to deceive the police and avoid getting caught breaking the law.
Roll the top down
Lowering the roof of the car to feel the wind and enjoy the experience of driving fast.
Throw it away, love
Encouraging the passenger to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the moment.
Wet to the brim you
Describing the passenger's level of excitement and arousal during their sexual encounter.
Love when I swim
Expressing his joy in performing oral sex on the passenger.
You turn me on love
Expressing his attraction towards the passenger and the effect they have on him.
Just wait for the vroom
Hinting at the exhilarating rush they will experience when the car accelerates.
Came on the radio
Referring to a song that started playing on the car radio during their sexual encounter.
Tastes like a tune
Describing the enjoyment he feels when hearing the song on the radio during their sexual encounter.
Did you adore the spring in my step
Asking the passenger if they found him attractive and desirable.
I stuck around just to hear it again
Implying that he stayed in the car with the passenger to listen to the song on the radio again.
Did I remind you of North Michigan
Asking the passenger if he reminded them of someone or something from their past.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendan Patrick Rice
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