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.
THE FOOL
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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Swift moves, miss you
You saw me when I walked with your girl
This dude
Has driven me far away from love
And I can't deal with the pain of trust
No, I can't deal with the pain of loveSee your face, my tears they run
In your place, my dear, you're done
Stay, my love
You always take your reigns and run from us
Leave me here to lay outside
There's suddenly less reindeer
I'm dumb, I'm dumb, I'm dumb
You shook me when I stepped on your shoes
Excuse, how rude
You watch me as I waltz with your woozler
This fool
Has driven me far away from love
And I can't deal with the pain of trust
No, I can't deal with the pain of love
See your face, my tears they run
In your place, my dear, you're done
Stay, my love
You always take your reigns and run from us
Leave me here to lay outside
There's suddenly less reindeer
I'm dumb, I'm dumb, I'm dumb
In Gus Dapperton's song "The Fool," the lyrics describe a relationship in turmoil. The singer's partner or love interest has left them feeling betrayed and hurt, which has caused the singer to feel driven away from love. The song starts by describing how the singer was seen by their partner when they entered their partner's world, but because of the other man involved, the relationship has ended. The chorus sees the singer begging their lover to stay, even though they always run away from commitment or responsibility. In contrast, the singer seemingly stays behind or remains stationary.
The second verse presents itself as the aftermath of the first verse, with the singer receiving a physical reaction from their soon to be former partner. The singer also refers to their partner as "woozer," which refers to someone who is a bit wild or unpredictable, indicating why the trouble may have happened in the first place. The chorus repeats that while the singer wants their partner to stay, they know it is unlikely, and they are always the ones left outside, alone, in the cold. The final line of the song, where the singer calls themselves "dumb," indicates that they are aware of their role in the failed relationship and takes responsibility for their part of the problem.
Line by Line Meaning
You saw me when I walked in your world
You noticed my entrance into your life
Swift moves, miss you
I moved quickly, but I still long for your presence
You saw me when I walked with your girl
You witnessed my company with your romantic partner
This dude
Referring to himself
Has driven me far away from love
Past experiences have led to emotional distance from romantic relationships
And I can't deal with the pain of trust
It is difficult to have faith and trust in others
No, I can't deal with the pain of love
Heartbreak and disappointment have made love unbearable
See your face, my tears they run
Seeing your face brings sadness and tears
In your place, my dear, you're done
You've been replaced and are no longer significant
Stay, my love
Please don't leave me
You always take your reigns and run from us
You tend to take control and distance yourself from relationships
Leave me here to lay outside
Leaving me emotionally exposed and vulnerable
There's suddenly less reindeer
A play on the phrase 'there's suddenly less here' - meaning something has disappeared or left
I'm dumb, I'm dumb, I'm dumb
I feel foolish for my actions and emotions
You shook me when I stepped on your shoes
You surprised me when I made a mistake or misstep in our relationship
Excuse, how rude
Apologizing for the mistake and acknowledging the rudeness of the situation
You watch me as I waltz with your woozler
You observe my dance or flirtation with someone who is probably not me
This fool
Referring to himself
Contributed by Hannah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@35emems
You saw me when I walked in your world
Swift moves, miss you
You saw me when I walked with your girl
This dude
Has driven me far away from love
And I can't deal with the pain of trust
No, I can't deal with the pain of love
See your face, my tears they run
In your place, my dear, you're done
Stay, my love
You always take your reigns and run from us
Leave me here to lay outside
You're suddenly less radiant
I'm dumb, I'm dumb, I'm dumb
You shook me when I stepped on your shoes
Excuse, how rude
You watch me as I waltz with your woozler
This fool
Has driven me far away from love
And I can't deal with the pain of trust
No, I can't deal with the pain of love
See your face, my tears they run
In your place, my dear, you're done
Stay, my love
You always take your reigns and run from us
Leave me here to lay outside
You're suddenly less radiant
I'm dumb, I'm dumb, I'm dumb
@WhaleParadise
[Verse 1]
You saw me when I walked in your world
Swift moves, miss you
You saw me when I walked with your girl
This dude
[Chorus]
Has driven me far away from love
And I can't deal with the pain of trust
No, I can't deal with the pain of love
See your face, my tears they run
In your place, my dear, you're done
[Post-Chorus]
Stay, my love
You always take your reigns and run from us
Leave me here to lay outside
There's suddenly less reindeer
I'm dumb, I'm dumb, I'm dumb
[Verse 2]
You shook me when I stepped on your shoes
Excuse, how rude
You watch me as I waltz with your woozler
This fool
[Chorus]
Has driven me far away from love
And I can't deal with the pain of trust
No, I can't deal with the pain of love
See your face, my tears they run
In your place, my dear, you're done
[Post-Chorus]
Stay, my love
You always take your reigns and run from us
Leave me here to lay outside
There's suddenly less reindeer
I'm dumb, I'm dumb, I'm dumb
@Teresa-ux7gf
[Verse 1]
You saw me when I walked in your world
Swift moves, miss you
You saw me when I walked with your girl
This dude
[Chorus]
Has driven me far away from love
And I can't deal with the pain of trust
No, I can't deal with the pain of love
See your face, my tears they run
In your place, my dear, you're done
[Post-Chorus]
Stay, my love
You always take your reigns and run from us
Leave me here to lay outside
You're suddenly less radiant
I'm dumb, I'm dumb, I'm dumb
[Verse 2]
You shook me when I stepped on your shoes
Excuse, how rude
You watch me as I waltz with your woozler
This fool
[Chorus]
Has driven me far away from love
And I can't deal with the pain of trust
No, I can't deal with the pain of love
See your face, my tears they run
In your place, my dear, you're done
[Post-Chorus]
Stay, my love
You always take your reigns and run from us
Leave me here to lay outside
You're suddenly less radiant
I'm dumb, I'm dumb, I'm dumb
@livingcolours90s31
I wish I could meet people that listen to this kind of music I only read about the ones that do
@musingsofajay387
LOL wrong place
@jeff2v
hi, im jeff
@jeff2v
lol.. damn..
@joshvonhousen903
Jeffrey Vang my nama Jeff
@livingcolours90s31
MusingsofaJay♡ who?
@bmfirchau
I've been obsessed with this guy for the past few days and then you post a song I haven't heard from him. Spectacular timing.
@millyrockwak2805
Fartjoke same! Gum Toe and Sole is my personal fave! ❤️❤️❤️
@TheAntonu
He has an ep out
@e396hz
Appreciate it so much, The world is gradually becoming a more welcoming place for kids who feel like they don't fit in.