Dance Gavin Dance - Awkward
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- Опубліковано 6 кві 2015
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iTunes: smarturl.it/dgd-gratification
I've got style
I work harder than anyone
And I can do it while I'm having fun
Yeah I’m a get, I’m a get, I’m a get get better
I want to be
I want to be somebody
I’m gonna be somebody, I'm gonna be somebody
Now, now, slow your roll
Keep your head low
Your life is a joke
Don't make this awkward
Lay back in the fold
Can't make it alone
You're too fucking old
Don't make this awkward
Now and then, I get a little bit full of myself
And start dreaming, I can't help it
But you're a friend
You keep my feet on the ground and my head out of the clouds
Show me how to doubt myself
And who knows where I'd be without you
Cry, mine is mine,
I clamp my head in the crease
Of a familiar smell, I think the tree is a thief
I’m fryin everything that incubates and ever was
Simmer fifteen rips, before I croak and die
I flipped that maggot out
I sniffed that dragon’s brow
I say I’m feelin when everyone is on my side
We think we’re relevant hey, we think we’re being admired
It’s slipping into this
All of you, all the heads, inside the hole of cause
We’re getting intimate
It’s a flu, in a vein
How do we disconnect from the arm
Am I a fool not to run?
Your nicotine in my lungs
How can I trust anyone but you?
The belief is a burden and a crop
Now the dream is only a memory
"I think this might be my favorite song on the album"
-Me after every song on the album
Same, to this day in 2019
factsss
SAMMMMEEEEE EVERY SONG I HEAR I FALL MADLY IN LOVE THEY JUST DON'T MISS 🤣😭
Best Lyrics: Death of a Strawberry
Heaviest: Shark Dad
Most Creative: Eagle vs. Crows
Most Epic: Variation
Best Overall: Awkward
Hauntsy Wauntsy Yeah I'm gonna say I pretty much agree but I feel Best Overall and Most Epic should be Awkward because no one knew it was going to get that awesome and epic when Jon comes in
It is epic for that part, I just chose Variation because of Tillian's highs and the overall triumphant mood that the song creates all throughout.
Hauntsy Wauntsy nooo the best is the Cuddler for sure
Hauntsy Wauntsy Stroke God Millionaire best overall.. that middle section.. Tilian was legit, Matt was boss.
Stroke God is definitely the one I would have liked to add to this list. Best chorus for sure.
"Just wanted to say something about 'Awkward'. The verses are meant to be sarcastic. The chorus is meant to be from the viewpoint of your oppressors/doubters. Please don't feel the need to ever thank anyone for doubting you unless it fuels you to be yourself and know what you know. There's no honor in making yourself smaller or doubting your abilities. The lyrics to the song are meant as a warning. In life you come across 'friends' who try to put you down or humble you "for your own good". Fuck them. They aren't your friends" -Tilian Pearson
crazy stockholm syndrome going on.
Pop I I personally thought it was more of an angels and demons situation, like the angel on one shoulder demon on the other arguing about a decision but it’s nice to see others viewpoints
I didn’t know people misunderstood the lyrics. I thought the meaning of the lyrics was obvious, but maybe that’s just cause I’ve experienced it before and listened to this album a lot during that time.
I’ve suffered a life of social anxiety, these lyrics made a lot of sense to me when I relayed them to myself. I grew suicidal when overwhelmed with the feeling of a lifetime of just being the “awkward” kid to everyone. “Don’t make this awkward” is something I’ve heard too many times from others and myself, to the point where I grew comfort in this awkwardness. “show me how to doubt myself, who knows where I’ll be without you?” It makes me so happy to hear Tilian say this. Fuck the haters
@@cat_boy2921 Hell yeah, same feeling I had when I first heard this song. Why would you try to make yourself small for people that don't really care for you and make you feel like you have to "earn" their respect to them. Fuck that, you don't need to validate yourself to anyone!
I love that Tillian's lyrics sorta make sense and then there's Jon.
Casey Lester Because It's always been DGD's lyrical style for a long time, in a yin yang sort of way that stands out from other bands.
DGD's lyrics have always been kinda strange. Especially Blue Dream. That song used to confuse the ever-living shit out of me.
Nice pfp my dood
“I sniffed the dragons brow” 😂😂😂
“I think the tree is a theif” 😂😂😂
That metalcore breakdown. This one'll be good live.
I'm seeing them live. For the first time. It's going to be great.
JezPlaidBatman they sound amazing live, one of the few bands that dont sound much different from the album
Alex Armenta yea musicians that can actually play their instruments. They're the shit live
JezPlaidBatman Seen them twice!! They never dissapoint. They try to play something off of every album. Enjoy!
JezPlaidBatman saw them once with tillian, and saw slaves twice.
This song really speaks to me as someone who has always had to make myself smaller for others and is finally starting to learn how to take up space
"You're too fucking old, Don't make this awkward" lol hilarious. Love it!
Johnny brought the soul, Kurt brought the funk, Tillian brought the pop. And Jon Mess brought the........ Well Jon is in his own world.
Jacob Pollan The most accurate post I've ever read on the internet ever
lmao, gonna post this on every song?
Derek Chandler It's true though hahaha
Jacob Pollan fuck the pop
i swear to god you posted this before
The best part:
"Now and then, I get a little bit full of myself
And start dreaming, I can't help it
But you're a friend
You keep my feet on the ground and my head out of the clouds
Show me how to doubt myself. "
i agreeeee i love that part
DGD is always pretty introspective in that they refuse to take themselves too seriously and often make fun of themselves in their lyrics or just screw around injecting nonsense (jon mess AHEM) but this is a whole new level. The emotional complexity and introspection of being a band member is just a breath of fresh air and a punch in the gut at the same time.
That opening riff was created using Will Swan's armpit hair as strings. That's how good it is.
My new personal anthem c:
That opening riff. I die
Eddy Lazo ^
Eddy Lazo same here lol
kymea10 lovely anthem then ^^
It starts with, "I've got style.," which totally sets you up for the song.
New Fan over here.... I can't fucking get enough
check out tides of man, tilians first band :)
Four months after this comment, and I can say the same thing. Discovered these guys three days ago, which means I've been binging on DGD for 72 hours.
I'd give anything to be able to listen to this album or acceptance speech for the first time again.
wait who took your picture ?
This band is like a breath of fresh air. So unique and innovative; arguably the best band Rise has.
BEST BAND EVER
Me : *starts having some self-esteem*
Tillian : your life is a joke
It’s sarcastic look up lyrics
Damnnnn, that breakdown was sick af.. ;-;
this and shark dad are my favorite songs on this album
+sonicsix569 I agree
Also We Own the Night.
shark dave
sonicsix569 AYEEE
I love the whole album¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Mess' Part is soooo good. Goddamn.
first time I heard it my eyes opened wide hahahaha, I loved Johns part!
borp12 the lead up is mixed a bit too low imo, but definitely hit me like a truck
Boris Solman I fucking love when DGD does little breakdowns. its not often but it goes hard af
I feel these lyrics deep in my abdomen, in a place of more depth than my heart. Somewhere I can’t quite put a finger on. It doesn’t exist anywhere in anyway that can be observed. Not by beings who’s limited experience is subject to a realm of physical expression. Despite a lack of supporting evidence, I believe the feelings provoked by this song exists in a place some call the Soul.♥️🤟🎵🔊
broooo love this song , love this album , love this band 13-4-23
Each song has their own feel which I love from this album.
the whole album is DOPEEEEEE
That breakdown is eargasmic.
Holy crap that breakdown was unexpectedly amazing. Not common for DGD, and they pulled it off perfectly
what?!!?!?!?
I love listening to this at work, while working hard, and also having fun.
jon brings the kick that the song needs thats for sure but damn i like the structure
I've only been listening to them for a little while but omg that voice! ❤❤❤
This is surprisingly metalcore/crunkcore for dgd, but I love it cause it's different from what they usually do and Mess's part is sweet and Tilian's voice is so smooth like God Damn
"Crunkcore"
Oh god
InChellsMind I didn't mean it in a bad way, Enter Shikari is Crunk Core and they're sweet. I'm just referring to Swan's use of pedals which gives a very a electriconic sound
Ian Aberbach Enter Shikari isn't "crunkcore." BrokeNCYDE or some shit like that is crunkcore
theBOSpaladin101 omfg I didn't mean crunkcore I meant electronicore fuck. Did not mean that
Ian Aberbach lmao
I've listened to Acceptance Speech and Instant Gratification both today and both albums are so great Tilian is putting his stamp on this band. Both albums are completely different from one
another and that's what I love with this band each song has it's own feel to it. DGD is life people.
Anyone ever catch that meme of how to find your favorite DGD vocalist? We can end the war with this meme. lol
There is no war. If you respect talent above all else, JC is the goat, period.
+Lucas Higgins hell yeah
preach
(talking to lucas)
+Lucas Higgins most naturally talented, yes goat, yes my favorite, no.
I didn't think anything could top Acceptance Speech. I was dreadfully wrong.
Pearce Hendy I didn't think anything could top instant gratification, then came mothership, I didn't think anything could top mothership, then came artificial selection, I don't think anything will be able to top artificial selection, but we'll have to wait and see now lmao
Tillian now has 4 albums with the band under his belt, more than any other DGD lead vocalist, they have a solidified line up and have done nothing but progressed with each release, they are an unstoppable force of amazing music and I can't wait to hear what these musical geniuses come up with in the years to come. They've already done so much but imo this is only the beginning, these guys basically are on their way to have a legacy that will make them The Beatles of this era, or something even greater than that, they are fucking pioneers haha
Alex K its funny seeing people jump on the wagon so late, considering many of us have been out here since around 05 and knew how amazing they were from the very beginning. I've always called Swan the Hendrix of our generation. May be kinda crazy but his style is so different and funky. Good for DGD they deserve all the respect in the world for what they've created over the years.
LinkinPark Fanatic Mothership is definitely a lot better than Artificial Selection lmao
@@americanmetalhead7318 1-2. mothership/acceptance speech
3. artificial selection
4. instant gratification.
for me at least, I was never the biggest fan of this album, but this song? top 10 easy.
all hail dgd
What an incredible feeling that this music makes me feel 🔥
I literally cannot stop playing this song over and over! This band! This fucking band!
Am I the only one who is in awe of this album..?
This song reminds me a lot of Anberlin at some stage in there music career. Either way I'm loving it.
I love everything about this new album ^^ who agrees?
They never fail to impress me
There's something special about this one. My favorite so far. Really digging the breakdown at the end some bands with their breakdowns these days seem generic but they did this one right !!
This song is pure fucking gold.
holy shit hahahah i neverrr never tought i could listen a breakdown like that in a dgd song fucking amazing how they can do things like that sound amazing.
EVERYONE GO VOTE WILL FOR BEST GUITARIST ON AP!!!!!!
I did and as much as I'd like him to win, Tony Perry will probably win it since it's most likely a popularity contest.
Franco Magofna that or jacky vincent :/
ExplodedConnor Yeah Jacky will probably end up winning, eventhough Will Swan is a fucking savage and is most deserving of the award
I did ^~^ but jacky Vincent can't sweep or finger tap like will he would leave him lost lol
Christopher Troncoso It really should be a physical contest with Judges, over an internet voting contest
the intro is my heartbeat.
What I love about DGD is that no one album is the same as another
The breakdown kinda reminded me of Backwards Pumpkin Song
I was thinking the same thing!
What if awkward is actually the backward pumpkin song part II o.o lol
Christopher Troncoso The Forwards Pumpkin Song!!
Moses Freih This song has the most Downtown Battle Mountain I vibes so I totally agree with you.
the Backwards Pumpkin Song has been my fav DGD song for YEARS
Dem lyrics are deep.
Hi Tye :)
Tye Green Would you post a lyrical analysis? i got some vague ideas but still very vague.
+chaser Straight from Tilian himself. twitter.com/tilianpearson/status/588264074766606336
***** Perfect. Ingenious concept. Thank youfor the link!
+chaser I agree, and np.
I’m not crying
I'm honestly convinced this might be one of the most purposefully emotional songs they've put out. Those lyrics are just so up front compared to what they've written.
Aw shit, that was....
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Messy.
Joseph F Leave.
LOLLL
When did DGD start doing breakdowns? lol
Burning Down the Nicotine Armoire pt 1 and 2 haha
Also, they have been touring with other bands. Influence is very possible. But DGD will always have THEIR sound. Not the same as others. :P
WeWereTheStorm Been doing it for a while haha you probably just don't notice because they're normally done in a really unique way. At any rate DGD's breakdowns are still always unique. This is hands down the most generic breakdown I can remember them doing, but it's not bad 1) because they hardly do it and 2) Jon's vocals are dope
Swan soup has one of the best ones imo
TheCynicalTurtle Hands down. The 2 instrumental breaks in that song are amazing. That's probably one of my top 5 DGD songs
One of the best songs. Mingus's drumming is killer
This and Variation are for sure my favorite DGD tracks! Love these guys :)
Arguably the best.
"Now, now, slow your roll
Keep your head low
Your life is a joke
Don't make this awkward"...............
My life in those lyrics
It's really awesome to hear Will and Zac work together on a song again. This song is amazing! Wish Zac did more on the album, but this certainly has his feel
Every song has different meanings no matter how you see it..aslong as it takes you to that safe place in your head where the outside world dont matter for that amount of time.is the best feeling music can give..music is medicine and I will be my own doctor...
That breakdown remind anyone of old attack? I swear it almost even sounds like old Carlile
Austin sounds nothing near Mess's vocals....
someday came suddenly carlile does......
Hmmm not really . no one sounds like mess! cause hes a mess! i do love the old attack attack though .
havoren not really ! The album after that was badass with caleb... i was happy he left! cause i ended up getting another favorite band !
Josh Simmons Exactly what I thought :L
new DGD puts out a new album every year, damn lol I can't keep up
Man I got this album a week before release can only keep this album on repeat
no Mess for two verses or choruses but his entrance is extremely fitting and amazing
Chills. every. damn. time. 😍
dat intro
one of my favorites on this album!!
This album is magic ❤️
Definitely my favorite so far. Tilian is a god.
love u DGD for such a groovy music....made me dance everytime
Wow~ this song, just perfect... I need this kind of lyric now... Thanks guys!!
2:16 is the the start of some of the best shit I've ever heard.
I love how 2:15 to 3:20 sounds so much like Downtown Battle Mountain
Me too the breakdown is so sick
Im actually crying this is so good
Favorite song of theirs so far!
Two bands that I love releasing their albums today. I am so happy
This gives me chills and I love it
I love DGD so much. And I love how literally everyband signed with RiseRecords is amazing.
Creepy Wolf Not every band but look at what happened to SWS after they signed to Epitaph. They turned into complete shit with that godawful and horrid album.
Three songs I listened, three songs I love. Excellent band, great song.
I'm using an audio software to record all of these songs so I can have the album before my pre-order downloads. That's how much I want this album.
ZachDoesn'tSleep Well it was leaked a few days ago so obviously you didn't want it THAT much
ZachDoesn'tSleep be a fucking supporter of this beautiful band and wait for your fucking pre-order to download. you are apart of the problem as to why the music industry sucks ass right now. You can wait 6 more days for the album to release you little shit.
Alex Lovato Dude chill, it's not like i'm gonna put it on the internet for download. I paid for the pre-order.
lol bruh it's been leaked for like a week
ZachDoesn'tSleep bro, I was at the release show and leaked the album on lossless audio on mega.co on the 5th. If you want the rip with 1411kb/s rate instead of whatever compression these videos have, private message me.
Another bad ass album that you can listen to start to finish and not be dissapointed...i love them!
simply amazing
Incredible
Never gets old
Probably my favorite song on the album. So good can't stop listening!
***** Chroma Dreamcoat ;-;
IS THIS CHRISTMAS ALL OVER AGAIN?
about to break some faces to this live lol im diggin the breakdowns ,very welll done
Beautifully written as always
this is Instant Gratification!
In love ♡
I love this BAND!
Oh my god, so good!
*DANCE GAVIN DANCE* Pra começar meu feriado
I want that pre-order NOW!
Dude, this new stuff is really fucking good.
I'd really like to see a videoclip of this, I can't imagine what they would make of it hahaha it would be awesome.
most hype song on the album, love.
The Guitars are PERFECT!!!
I'm in love
I never really got into dance gavin dance, but really like this.
This is so great.
Eargasm!!!! ❤️
This whole album is great