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.
Sunrise
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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And through every street
The city is doused pink
By the dust of crushed hours
And you are alone only in flesh
And the ghosts you've loved walk with you
Here, on the edge of memory
When you are free only for the length of your name held in my mouthAnd the dawn coming off the windows turns our hands blood-red
And we are children again
Running heart-first towards the end of laughter
How strong will we be?
How brave?
How every syllable alive?
No one told us we were good
But we were good
In possession of the cells flowering
As it vanishes inside all the yesterdays behind us
How can we not jump?
Here, at the end
Where each of your burning wings is finally
Made of music
In "Sunrise" by Gus Dapperton, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a moment at daybreak, where the city streets are bathed in a pinkish hue, symbolizing the vibrant energy of a new day. The singer finds themselves in solitude, physically alone but accompanied by the ghosts of past loves. This imagery represents the lingering memories and emotions that stay with us even as time passes.
The lyrics suggest that the moments of freedom and liberation are fleeting, lasting only as long as their name is held in the singer's mouth. The dawn's light reflects off the windows, casting a red hue on their hands, symbolizing passion, intensity, and perhaps even the pain that accompanies love. In this moment, they become like children again, running towards the pinnacle of joy and laughter.
The lyrics also evoke a sense of resilience and bravery as the question of how strong and how brave they will be in the face of challenges arises. This represents a recognition that life is filled with uncertainties, yet they remain determined to embrace each moment, making every syllable of their existence come alive.
At the same time, the lyrics acknowledge that no one explicitly told them they were good, but they still possessed an innate goodness. Their cells metaphorically flower, hinting at growth, transformation, and the continuous evolution of their being. However, as time passes, the lyrics imply that all these unforgettable experiences are ultimately consigned to the past, as they vanish into the abyss of yesterday's memories.
The closing lines of the song bring a sense of wonder and possibility. The singer questions how they could resist the urge to jump into this present moment, where their burning wings - symbolic of passion, talent, and potential - are finally made of music. This suggests a culmination of all their experiences and emotions, creating a transformative force that propels them forward.
Line by Line Meaning
When the light comes on
As the day begins and the sun rises
And through every street
And spreads its rays through every road
The city is doused pink
The urban landscape is tinted with a soft pink hue
By the dust of crushed hours
Caused by the passage of countless moments
And you are alone only in flesh
And despite being physically alone
And the ghosts you've loved walk with you
The memories of past loved ones accompany you
Here, on the edge of memory
In this place where reality and reminiscence connect
When you are free only for the length of your name held in my mouth
When you feel liberated only as long as I speak your name
And the dawn coming off the windows turns our hands blood-red
As the morning light reflects, our hands appear reddened
And we are children again
And we regain the innocence and joy of childhood
Running heart-first towards the end of laughter
Rushing towards the point where laughter fades away
How strong will we be?
How much resilience will we possess?
How brave?
How courageous will we be?
How every syllable alive?
How each word filled with vitality?
No one told us we were good
No one reassured us of our worth
But we were good
Nevertheless, we were exceptional
In possession of the cells flowering
Having the potential for growth and blossoming
As it vanishes inside all the yesterdays behind us
As it fades away among all the past moments we've left behind
How can we not jump?
Why wouldn't we take a leap?
Here, at the end
In this moment, towards the conclusion
Where each of your burning wings is finally
Where your passionate aspirations are ultimately
Made of music
Transformed into a symphony
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendan Patrick Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mroskr4887
I listen to this quite often to heal and ground myself. Thank you
@JoshuaHenelyThornhill
Gus I really hope you get to read this short message : You’ve been one of the artists I always come back to since I discovered you back in 2017-18. You musicality back then and now keeps on evolving while you just get better and better after each project. You are a sensational artist and this Henge joint of yours has to be my favorite so far. It’s so beautifully written, composed, it flows perfectly from track to track in a subtle cohesiveness that enchant you in keep on listening. Every track you’ve dropped until the album came was already grandiose but for the entire project to not have any dud at all… What can I say except thank you for this. Thank you so much for sharing your inner world with us and I love you 💙💙💙
@Pawkiiko
I listen to this on repeat, thank you so much for providing something so beautiful, calming and even thought provoking
@pinklemonade6597
This is just so beautiful
@irenerainy
The music with Ocean's voice is so beautiful. 🥺❤
@marcelomodular
great album gus, ty for that, never stop
@kwatts3419
I’m so proud of you! You’re everything I knew you would be! I believed in you this whole time and look who you’ve become! You did it. And we’re all here now, so when you’re ready you can let go. Live. Be free to create not just your own world, but your own universe
@juesgape
Pure poetry ❤
@SCasther
Absolutely gorgeous
The background music reminds me of your song Ditch
@javiervilla8448
thats always what ive thought too. especially the beginning piano starts the same as in Ditch