Gus Dapperton is an indie pop artist from Warwick, New York, United States.… Read Full Bio ↴Gus Dapperton is an indie pop artist from Warwick, New York, United States.

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.

Sockboy
Gus Dapperton Lyrics

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Repose my ghost believer
We hold a broke demeanor
I'm always cold and so I don't
Remotely hope to ease her
Repose my ghost believer
We won't assault and siege you
She's always alone and so I won't
Provoke and poke to please her

You bet that Burberry lingers
Where's your wallet, you got change to call it
Your imaginary love lives
Frame to wall and can't refrain from falling
You bet that Burberry lingers
Where's your wallet, you got change to call it
Your imaginary love lives
Frame to wall and can't refrain from falling

Repose my fair pretender
We would not dare offend you
I'm always scared and so I wear
A mug that tugs to tend her
Repose my fair pretender
We hold like rare defenders
I'm never there and so I swear
A life with strife to adventure

You bet that Burberry lingers
Where's your wallet, you got change to call it
Your imaginary love lives
Frame to wall and can't refrain from falling
You bet that Burberry lingers
Where's your wallet, you got change to call it
Your imaginary love lives

Frame to wall and can't refrain from falling

From falling
From falling
From falling
From falling

Repose my ghost believer
We hold a broke demeanor
I'm always cold and so I won't
Remotely hope to ease her again
I've tried before the silence
Remains a power I repent
I'm not your hero but I'm here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gus Dapperton's "Sockboy" appear to be discussing feelings of inadequacy and detachment within a relationship. In the first verse, the singer seems to be pleading with their partner to let go of their ghost, or past traumas and anxieties, and not hold their own broken demeanor against them. They feel cold and unable to comfort their partner, and so the hope is deferred. The second verse continues to describe the singer's anxiety and insecurity, pledging not to provoke or offend their partner. They wear a "mug that tugs to tend her," implying that they're trying to mask their own emotions and cater to the desires of their partner.

The chorus features the repetition of the phrase "You bet that Burberry lingers," which could indicate a materialistic or superficial fixation on fashion and image. The line "your imaginary love lives / frame to wall and can't refrain from falling" could be a commentary on the impossibility of sustaining relationships built solely on appearances and aesthetic values.

The final verse brings the song full circle, with the singer once again addressing their ghost believer and expressing the futility of their attempts to ease their partner's pain. They note that their silence is a powerful force and not something to be taken lightly. Ultimately, despite their flaws and lack of heroism, the singer reaffirms their presence and willingness to be there for their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

Repose my ghost believer
Let go of your beliefs in ghosts

We hold a broke demeanor
We're not doing so well

I'm always cold and so I don't remotely hope to ease her
I'm distant and can't comfort her

Repose my ghost believer
Let go of your beliefs in ghosts

We won't assault and siege you
We're not your enemies

She's always alone and so I won't provoke and poke to please her
She's always by herself and I can't fix that

You bet that Burberry lingers
I know you like expensive things

Where's your wallet, you got change to call it
Do you have the money for it?

Your imaginary love lives
Your dream relationships

Frame to wall and can't refrain from falling
You're holding on to something that might not be real

Repose my fair pretender
Let go of your facade