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.
Sunset
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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To hit the brakes
Right from the start
We ghost ride my fate
You took the chance
You knew the stakes
Life in your hands
Too hard to shakeNo room for curves
A road so straight
How could I learn?
There's no escape
No room for squares
This house of pain
There's too much dirt
To clean the slate
Yeah
I've been lookin' for a keeper that could set me free
And your light is like a beacon I will never see
Killed the flame, I'm divin' deeper in the darkness
Burned every bridge, now there's nothin' left to spark it
I've been lookin' for a keeper that could set me free
And your light is like a beacon I will never see
Killed the flame, I'm divin' deeper in the darkness
Burned every bridge, now there's nothin' left to spark it
You've been searchin' for somebody that you used to know
Behind the curtain was a part of me I used for show
I've been workin' on a one-man act
Now every single night, an opportunity to act out
We said forever, but we never set the place or time
I got lost so early on, it wasn't worth the try
But you could hardly bare
And by the way you were holdin' it down, it's hard to leave
And by the way of my head in the clouds, it's hard to see
But by the wayside, we fell by the wayside
Into the divide, the divide
And by the way you were holdin' it down, it's hard to leave
And by the way of my head in the clouds, it's hard to see
But by the wayside, we fell by the wayside
Into the divide, the divide
I took the time to try it
Lean in and learn from my mistakes
But when I look back, they're all sane
For a problem child
Down on all their luck
All the while
We needed more than love and the setting sun
I've come too far
Too far
The lyrics of Gus Dapperton's song "Sunset" explore themes of personal growth, self-discovery, and the challenges of relationships. The opening lines suggest that the singer has come a long way in their journey and is unwilling to slow down or stop. They acknowledge the risks they have taken and the control they have given to someone else. The line "Life in your hands, too hard to shake" implies a dependency on someone else for direction and purpose.
The lyrics continue to convey a sense of longing and searching for a sense of freedom and light. The singer describes seeking a "keeper" who can set them free, but acknowledges that they will never truly find it. The flame has been extinguished, and they find themselves diving deeper into darkness, with no hope of rekindling the spark that once existed.
The second verse brings attention to the complexities of the singer's past and the personas they have presented to others. They have been living a facade, putting on a one-man act, but now they have the opportunity to be vulnerable and authentic. The lyrics hint at a failed relationship, where promises were made but never fulfilled. The singer feels lost and disconnected, with a hidden side of themselves that they don't want others to see.
The chorus repeats the idea that it's difficult to leave a situation where someone has held them down, and it's hard for them to see beyond their own thoughts and emotions. They acknowledge that they have fallen to the side, into a divide, possibly referring to the emotional distance between them and their partner.
The final verse reflects on the singer's attempt to learn from their mistakes and grow as an individual. They took the time to reflect and make changes, but when they look back, they realize that their choices were all reasonable considering they were a "problem child" who had faced numerous challenges. There was a need for more than just love and romantic moments, highlighting the deeper complexities of relationships and personal development.
Line by Line Meaning
I've come too far
I have made significant progress and overcome obstacles to reach this point
To hit the brakes
To suddenly slow down or change direction
Right from the start
From the very beginning
We ghost ride my fate
We let circumstances take control and guide the outcome
You took the chance
You took a risk or opportunity
You knew the stakes
You were aware of the potential consequences
Life in your hands
You had control and influence over life's direction
Too hard to shake
Difficult to escape or let go of
No room for curves
No space for deviations or changes in direction
A road so straight
A path that is direct and unwavering
How could I learn?
How could I gain wisdom or knowledge from this situation?
There's no escape
There is no way to avoid or evade the consequences
No room for squares
No space for ordinary or conventional approaches
This house of pain
This place or situation full of suffering and distress
There's too much dirt
There are too many problems or issues to resolve
To clean the slate
To start fresh and eliminate past mistakes or regrets
Yeah
Expression of agreement or affirmation
I've been lookin' for a keeper that could set me free
I have been searching for someone who can liberate me from my struggles
And your light is like a beacon I will never see
Your positivity and guidance are out of reach and unattainable to me
Killed the flame, I'm divin' deeper in the darkness
I extinguished the hope or passion and now find myself sinking into despair
Burned every bridge, now there's nothin' left to spark it
I have destroyed all connections or opportunities for revival
You've been searchin' for somebody that you used to know
You have been trying to reconnect with someone from the past
Behind the curtain was a part of me I used for show
I concealed a vulnerable or authentic side of myself behind a facade
I've been workin' on a one-man act
I have been focusing on putting up a solo performance or pretending to be self-reliant
Now every single night, an opportunity to act out
Every night presents a chance for me to continue pretending or playing a role
We said forever, but we never set the place or time
We made promises of eternal commitment, but we never specified when and where it would happen
I got lost so early on, it wasn't worth the try
I became confused or disoriented at an early stage, making it not worth the effort
Not a soul behind my eyes, you'd like to see the other side of me
There is emptiness or lack of depth within me, and you wish to witness a different aspect of my personality
But you could hardly bare
But you could barely tolerate or endure it
And by the way you were holdin' it down, it's hard to leave
The way you held onto the situation or remained strong made it difficult for me to walk away
And by the way of my head in the clouds, it's hard to see
Due to my tendency to daydream or be detached from reality, it is challenging for me to perceive clearly
But by the wayside, we fell by the wayside
But along the path or journey, we deviated and failed to stay on track
Into the divide, the divide
Into a separation or gap that exists between us
I took the time to try it
I dedicated a period to attempt it or give it a shot
Lean in and learn from my mistakes
I leaned in, getting closer to my errors to gain knowledge and growth
But when I look back, they're all sane
But upon reflection, my mistakes appear rational and reasonable
For a problem child
For someone who has a history of difficulties or challenges
Down on all their luck
Experiencing a series of unfortunate events or circumstances
All the while
Throughout the entire time
We needed more than love and the setting sun
We required something beyond romantic affection and the passing of time
I've come too far
I have made significant progress and overcome obstacles to reach this point
Too far
Significantly distant or beyond a reasonable limit
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Written by: Brendan Patrick Rice
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