Dance Gavin Dance - Lyrics Lie (Official Music Video)

"Lyrics Lie" comes from Dance Gavin Dance's new album 'Afterburner' - out now! Buy/stream here: riserecords.ln...
LYRICS
I need to take some time off, focus on my brand
Learn to love myself for who I am
Find my destiny written in sand
And let it all go to my head
See I feel my slit get wrist tight
Written on my mitten
Feeling angry go go night night
Me go feed the pigeons
Well some of you guys asked about
How I fit this in my mouth
Well there's link below my pout
Entrepreneurs rule, yeah!
It was real real nice to meet you
Hope you learned what I had to teach you
Got my chips stacked up to beat you
If the world doesn’t defeat you
If the mob doesn’t delete you
Nobody even really needs you anyway
Remember when we felt alive
No I don't think so
Remember when we almost died
That never happened
Remember when you tried to kiss her
But she was gay and liked your sister
I don’t remember at all, I guess sometimes lyrics lie
Read some Plato, Faulkner, read some Rand
Photos on Mount Fuji in Japan
Went to Paris, Rome and Kyrgyzstan
And let it all go to my head
Now I’m all cultured and educated,
Quite qualified to be the one that made it
I got what it takes to inspire you
Sorry didn’t mean to flex
Just sit back down and learn from the best
I was born with a silver spoon
Feeding me my pure fortitude
Confidence and stamina
I’m focused like a camera
I’m a god damn animal
Everything comes natural
#DanceGavinDance #LyricsLie #Afterburner

[@rokkkrinn2793]

Remember when you tried to kiss her, but she was gay and liked your sister. Best lyric ever!

[@murphmuffin9069]

Sounds like my kinda luck 😥

[@SolinariXi]

My gaydar functions as my attraction compass.

[@idk6465]

Legit all my past relationships, for some reason I always go for lesbians

[@Dmonsterparedes0625]

I dont remember at all!

[@mr.bigglesworth2952]

@@idk6465 ummmm..... Sorry to inform you Forgetting to give you the last digit or being lesbian is basically the most overused excuse out there😂 Chances are,they're just being polite lol

[@AlexCruz-mv1gj]

These dudes can’t make bad music; it’s impossible. Tilian bringing those old Tides of Man screams back.

[@courana]

Dude, these screams are even better than Tides of Man

[@robedeau14]

Heard tillian scream and lost my mind

[@5HITBOX]

A faint illusion coming to reality 🎼

[@japposaurusrex]

About time cus im tired of hearing him as if hes recording in the middle of the room.

[@veaceslavcaliz6392]

You are salty Take all your confetti awaaaay dudee

[@wespapes2054]

Tilian screaming with Jon gives me life.

[@josephkoch2262]

This is the coolest song I’ve ever heard it’s so Versatile. Omg is great. Closest 2nd is here comes the winner for intensity in vocal’s IMO

[@Patrick_Hession98]

I know right?? Sounds so good

[@83eetfuk]

dis what i always wanted

[@randybobandy9828]

They birthed you? Nice.

[@michaelcrescenz708]

Right?! Same .

[@kraff_]

“She was gay and liked your sister” I love reading the lyrics before listening to the song and just automatically knowing what is and isn’t Jon’s parts

[@bigtomatoes6735]

me go feed the pigeons

[@lakailimit3d]

lmao 100%

[@BLAND_TC]

truth

[@japposaurusrex]

Thats not hard tho.

[@yungcee321]

I do this every time😂

[@Zoomscoping]

There is a process that everyone goes through whenever a new DGD song comes out: 1. Click video as fast as possible. 2. Make sure that every single one of your friends know. 3. Listen 10x+ 4. Admire that you get to listen to a band that always delivers. 5. Listen 10x+

[@lordcooler22]

Zoomscoping I’m on steps 2 and 3

[@reannonbigley4791]

could not be more true!

[@robertwalsh3770]

To the god damn T lmao

[@kenziedamron402]

Don't call me out like that

[@themikehypothesis]

I feel attacked. And I LIKE it.

[@josephland883]

Damn, Tilian's got some pretty impressive screams that really compliment Mess! And those leads, my god! Each song just reinforces these guys being my favorite band!

[@pedro_nascimento]

to be perfect, needed some will verse rappin or screaming like Happines/Tree City Sessions (and don't get me wrong, loved the song but i miss it)

[@landrysaathoff2418]

Reminds me of Anthony Green, but Tilian is a better singer. Don’t like to compare, but Tilian simply scratches the itch that Circa never got around to scratching.

[@brandondelp9914]

@@landrysaathoff2418 Tillian's range is just insane

[@JohnDoe-mv2be]

@@landrysaathoff2418 Anthony Green is better live though.

[@Nionyx]

Joseph Land Ive never heard Tillian scream before or at least I can’t remember any as harsh as that so I lost my shit, that’s sick!!

[@Nimbus3000]

There should be long wall with a mural of every single one of their album art in sequential order. Then we all can make the pilgrimage to pay our respects.

[@assesinbattle6635]

I used to believe that a pilgrimage to Battle Mountain, Nevada would be most respectful but I don't think they have a downtown there

[@raqueld3595]

Where is this? I need to get a picture in front of it!!

[@AutomaticDuck300]

@@raqueld3595 it's in the band's hometown of Sacramento but I don't know where exactly. It was done by a graffiti artist called Duce One. What they should do is get a mural of each album done at various places in Sacramento, each with part of a link on it and the link goes to an unreleased song. That would be great.

[@temerianlillies]

@@raqueld3595 it's at the flame club in sacramento

[@kirkwagner1895]

Add those album covers to brewery/distillery walls or any business really. I'd go visit and enjoy their products

[@jakemorse7232]

Tim Feerick is on a new level on this album. God damn, that bass line slaps

[@Toasty283]

Nice to see other members getting the respect they deserve

[@jakemorse7232]

@@Toasty283 I've always looked up to tim. He influences my style of play. A lot

[@MrRunescapenator]

@@jakemorse7232 pretty sure Will Swan writes the bass lines

[@dakotalieb9881]

I was thinking the exact same thing with these bass lines on these songs man

[@leftshoebru]

Tim has a KZbin where he does bass play throughs if you’re interested

[@AdamLZ]

Always different, but always awesome!

[@juanleonardo8272]

Omg Adam!!!

[@clxrr502]

damn Adam fucks w DGD? respect.

[@ace_pororo1455]

wat

[@devvoncrowder5057]

@Adam LZ My childhood bmx rider to now drifter is a dgd fan? Fuck yes

[@waterflapxx917]

Sheeesh my boy👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheBunnygirl20]

Feels like this song is talking about clout chasers and those "inspirational" entrepreneurs who make you feel worthless for just having a regular job. I think it also hits on those people who make posts and videos with their big houses and fancy cars and then saying they're not trying to flex but "look what I did" but in actuality it's all stuff they rented for a day to look rich. Or they make up fantastic stories about what they did but none of its real. 'Sometimes, lyrics lie.'

[@joshuapeek9555]

Definitely interpreted it along these lines as well

[@Hourhero]

We've fostered a culture of appearance before achievement; The (fake) "story" of your struggle matters more (in regards to content creation) than what you actually achieve. This is spot on. It hurts those who are actually out there creating and trying to be true without bloating our story, but if we don't accentuate our story to be a Michael Bay-esque drama we get forgotten/left behind.

[@TheBunnygirl20]

@@Hourhero it also talks about cancel culture and those who think having haters means they're doing something right. "If the world doesn't defeat you, if the mob doesn't delete you. Nobody really even needs you anyway." This song is great with so many hooks and jabs.

[@aimforinfinity7616]

Not always...There’s some real people out there and legit opportunities you have to do you your research. Also most jobs don’t care about you either....they’ll replace you as soon as you are no longer useful to them.

[@TheBunnygirl20]

@@aimforinfinity7616 that's not what this song is talking about.

[@Mal7815]

This song starts to get really good at the 0:00 mark.

[@Anton_Glz]

That "ohh" melody that Tillian pulled off at 3:12 sounds just like Kurt's "they'll be singing our song forever" in Strawberry Swisher Pt. 1. So cool!

[@GriffyBoiii]

Nice find

[@alexsosa266]

Thought it was Kurt for a second when he was screaming back and forth with Mess.

[@alexkelly7093]

Good ear!!!

[@Osmarbadom97]

That's Tilian and Andrew Wells!

[@julietvrphotography]

Love that part of the song, it’s so good, probably my favourite part of the song actually 😂🤣 But all of it is just so good

[@seanbillington3287]

I feel like Tilian's singing about the arrogance of people who are really gifted or intelligent. Like, some people (musicians, chess players, etc.) are just naturally good at their craft and advance in it really fast, but they forget what it was like to be a beginner. They let their skill "get to their head" and look down on everyone who's trying to learn. I especially get this from the part where he sings, "Sorry didn’t mean to flex . Just sit back down and learn from the best." That's the exact mindset of someone who loves to show off.

[@AutomaticDuck300]

or it's about these people in their 20s who are "entrepreneurs" and have travelled the world but then let it go to their head and become so-called "life coaches", even though they have barely experienced life fully yet.

[@danielkurtz3045]

This is possibly one of their best songs ever. The chorus is just hypnotic

[@Raidr5]

"Feeling angry, me go night-night. Me go feed the pidgeons." Possibly the most inspirational lyrics ever said in a song.

[@SmoQueeD]

I Love hearing the “real real nice to meet you” behind the vocals at 3:26 and “world doesn’t defeat you” after that… ughhhhh sounds sooooo good LOVE IT!

[@synthvt]

i love this song and i didnt even notice that awesome detail until you said it!

[@theconscientiousobserver1537]

it's Andrew, right?

[@wrytte]

Those bongos at 2:41 😍😍😍 the little things they add

[@SlenderDude98]

Those Tilian SCREAMS!!!

[@oakley568]

Love the back and forth between John and Tillian!

[@justintaylor8645]

So glad they collaborated with Marc Okubo.. Him and Will Swan are absolute gods

[@briantalbert6290]

Im a relativly new fan, I started listening to DGD back in like july or August of last year, so this is like the first brand new full album that I get to experience with all the other fans and it feels so good. So far every song on this album sounds amazing and im so hyped for the rest of the album, got it preordered!

[@ozoneomega]

Brian Talbert welcome to the dgd family!

[@Slyblackhero]

Artificial selection was my first new album was a great time. This has been awesome

[@BLAND_TC]

welcome to the DGD fam im excited for you to experience an album release

[@MrMcHoss]

Yo always great to see new fans coming along. Welcome to the fam!

[@sfu2]

You got time on me man. I just found them when Prisoner hit. And I’m having a blast. So excited to hear this new album with all the older fans.

[@stayfrosty8404]

The crowd screaming Tilian's part at shows is gonna be SO good

[@absolutfx]

This is what I need in my life.

[@baseballhaha]

Tomorrow it’s time!

[@ryansutidjan2007]

@@baseballhaha damn bro i just got into dgd now and i want to see the tour

[@ilovecats2217]

Seeing them live in Chicago in a few days!!

[@tonyag1423]

I'm freaking out, TILLIAN IS SCREAMING!!!💖

[@clarkjasperhernandez3346]

This is what ive been looking for since they released mothership. Tillian doing more screams and mixing it with his cleans. God damn this is dgd in its peak form. Best song on the album yet imo.

[@nikkikimberly3805]

i’m like 99.9% sure that this is the mural we have in my town to promote their latest album - so cool to see it being created ❤️

[@ohjesusitsnathan5649]

I think they have the address of it on Instagram

[@FalcoCaliber]

would it happen to be sac town?

[@ohjesusitsnathan5649]

Flame Club in Sacramento

[@FalcoCaliber]

@@ohjesusitsnathan5649 yeah, they're from Sacramento and they do a lot of local stuff so it makes sense

[@Jaguar2kicks]

Neet Yeet the fuckjjjjjj maaaaaaan I am late to DGD but I was so upset that I haven’t listened to them after I moved to Wisconsin... I live in Sacramento for over 10 years and I need to see this before they take it down!

[@shelbyelkins2510]

This is literally EVERYTHING I NEEDED AND WANTED. THIS BAND NEVER DISAPPOINTS. BEEN LISTENING SINCE 2007. AND THE GROWTH IS BEAUTIFUL.

[@str1897]

Really happy to hear more screams from tillian, adds even more dynamics to the sound Jon and Tillian screaming in the post-chorus sound really great!

[@frankmorrison9143]

Love when they both scream. This whole song is dope. Love it.

[@tristatobin9072]

when i say my JAW DROPPED! i can't wait for this album to come out.

[@2vndr]

Tilian screams in Prisoner were only a little of what would come next with Lyrics Lie.

[@honeymarinade3935]

Never heard a single scream of Tilllian, but okay.

[@2vndr]

@@honeymarinade3935 Prisoner - 3:16

[@honeymarinade3935]

@@2vndr That sounded like Jon.

[@AlyssaAndKatrinaShow]

Jane Doe def not Jon

[@2vndr]

@@honeymarinade3935 That's Tilian's voice dude.

[@swisher8990]

“It was real real nice to meet you, hope you learned what i had to teach you” I can’t wait for the rest of the album. Like holy fuck man.

[@emilioretes1466]

I see this mural every week it's so beautiful

[@McWolke92]

"Sorry didn't mean to flex" and then flexes with his f***ing angel voice at 3:00

[@blakesimmons5130]

Weird that you'd timestamp the most heavily tuned part of the song as a demonstration of Til's talent

[@ryanchain9746]

@@blakesimmons5130 he was flexing his vocal range and his tone consistency along with his knowledge of scales. I'm sorry you were saying?

[@chauxsitty]

Exactly! THE LYRICS LIE

[@blakesimmons5130]

@@ryanchain9746 if you can't hear how heavily edited that section is then you're not worth my time

[@tyler_bt3326]

Blake Simmons there’s only so much editing can do, the drastic changes in pitch still have to come from tilian

[@elianasteele553]

I was really disappointed to be spending my sixteenth birthday at home due to the virus, but a new song from my favorite band definitely made my day much better. Thanks DGD.

[@helovescoding]

Happy birthday 🙌🥳🎁🎉

[@alexkelly7093]

Happy birthday!!! 🤖🍓✈️

[@Legacy-fo2xr]

Happy birthday

[@vanessamv8]

Happy Birthday. Crazy I used to listen to them when I was 16. I am now going on 27. Long live DGD!!

[@BearierThanYou]

this band is responsible for so much serotonin

[@anru5063]

Bro the bass in that funky ass bridge... I’m in LOVE

[@JDT2893]

Instant Banger. This album is gonna be legendary

[@nphoenixwebb1945]

Only. Bangers. From. Now. On.

[@1kiloh]

I can tell this album is about to be insane, the instrumental parts give me dbm2 vibes. fast paced drumming and riffing.

[@eduardogerardtabao3288]

If they played this live with Spooks, OH MY GOD.

[@AaronJohnTurner]

DBM2 vibes for sure. My fav album, this one might take it though.

[@firmbase]

Album leaked, you're about to be disappointed

[@1kiloh]

Firm B dang you were correct 😂

[@firmbase]

@@1kiloh yeah it's a big yikes sadly

[@claudiac5483]

fav song. plus hilarious yet amazing when tilian and john are screaming at each other. priceless

[@arielsullivan39]

The drums in this... we love you Mingus!!!

[@solalchemist1779]

Tilian and jon screaming together is just pure bliss

[@grandmasterRobby]

Lets pay respects to the constants of this band, Will Swan and Matt Mingus. These dude are the backbone behind every era of DGD!!

[@richardschneider8568]

Right around the 1:39 when it breaks off from the chorus the clouds came rushing in

[@dylonlord4784]

IM READY FOR THIS ALBUM FULL OF ABSOLUTE BANGERS

[@JK-cu2ji]

All these people freaking out over Tilian screaming. Have ya'll not heard the mothership album? Man of the Year!

[@cha0ss0ldier-4]

Or Tides of Man when Tilian was with them

[@kellz9972]

acceptance speech had a ton too

[@fisspace9330hate]

Exactly!

[@Ephesians6.11]

Tree city sesh as well

[@Ephesians6.11]

Or you guys can look up architects

[@HeroSerp9]

I’ll never understand how Jon makes lyrics sound so cool

[@omgitslane]

Presley Coronel lots of drugs

[@HeroSerp9]

charly teabagger I’m all for it cuz same lol

[@gabrielleslabaugh619]

THIS. SLAPS.

[@Blockwest-em9bn]

today iam 29 years old! thnks dance gavin dance

[@KeziaDaZombie]

Dance Gavin Dance has never ever disappointed me. My god, they’re amazing.

[@grandadbeef1368]

Too late guys, Mikerisms already covered it

[@joshtsavo7154]

soooooon. so much fun to play.

[@BLAND_TC]

aahahaah

[@Mikerisms]

Working on it =)

[@alencarfardin6650]

plot twist: Mikerisms write the songs for Will

[@ChicoChopsFGC]

Mikerisms I love you mike

[@jesusmendivil7196]

I blasted this song when i went to England in 2020. England will always be associated with Dance Gavin Dance!

[@absolutfx]

Tillian screaming is love and life now.

[@whatthehexadecimal8830]

Don't be minding me, just here to get my daily dose of someone screaming, "Nobody even really needs you anyway" in my ears.

[@stoneheart955]

Same bro.

[@shadow84435]

I’m so glad they released another song and the album is so close they the only ones keeping me together rn 💜

[@alejandrojjimenezquintero2957]

that bass line at 2:40, Tim killin it

[@Cloudberry_1]

Honestly, this might be their best song to date...

[@Dmonsterparedes0625]

I'm not complaining, it just clicked in my head that dgd has pretty long choruses in a hand full of songs, I really dig it

[@LifestyleoftheAmbitious]

“Just sit back down and learn from the best” Nasty!

[@chamm_0]

All hail Gavin 🙏

[@brandonmonroe9822]

That fucking tapping/sliding/hammering riff is seriously my favorite guitar riff of all time. Even more justification as to why Will Swan is my favorite guitarist of all time (as if more was needed). I NEED this god damn instrumental so badly.

[@LILDIRTNAPX]

the tillian screams tho

[@sebastian7714]

Band- How many solo's should we put in our songs? Guitarist- Yes

[@SALMAIDA1275]

Omg it just gets better ! DGD IS LIFE! Everything comes natural

[@Bisqcateer]

Omg so it was YOU GUYS who painted that!! I drive past that mural all the time downtown!! Back to your roots, nice!

[@user-yf2lk5gi7q]

Nobody: Tilian: NO I DON'T THINK SO

[@jaken7195]

LMAO

[@veryawful861]

I’d love to know what part of Sacramento that mural is on so I can conduct a photoshoot with it during my next trip to Cali.

[@haileysavio8465]

Its on the corner of 16th and V st, near midtown.

[@veryawful861]

Hailey Savio it’s not 26 and P???? But seriously, thank you!

[@christophermclean]

On the side of Flame club :)

[@CecileFZapanta]

I’m about to head there right now lol

[@veryawful861]

Cecile Zapanta I had a trip planned for this month but COVID forced me to cancel it, which sucks since it’s only like 2 hours away.

[@AJBM3721]

🔥 🎸 WILL SWAN 🤯😱

[@nicolasa.3192]

One thing I'll always respect about this band is the consistency in their album artwork. It all has the same unique aesthetic that's so recognizable. From Downtown Battle Mountain to Afterburner they all look so good too

[@gzenko3408]

Those dislikes come straight from Trapt’s entire fanbase , impressive numbers

[@thoamssssss]

This comment is amazing

[@Bekahnessisity3]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@zdoggzero6595]

😂

[@v.a.agnesa.4318]

David Lad headstrong i’ll suck off anyone, or whatever the lyrics are

[@devinstewart939]

Wait, what? What am I missing here? Lol

[@os7692]

Oh god. I’m on the ad and this song is my new favorite.

[@ryanchain9746]

Oh?

[@MrCheeselover17]

A new single released by my favorite band of all time on my birthday! This has been an amazing day so far!

[@wodensol5000]

Okay please more dueting screams between Tillian and Jon, holy shit. So tasteful.

[@user-uu1ki9jg6q]

''Everything comes natural'' 3:16 Most Bodybuilders: Well...Not everything

[@cinnamon_tony_crunch560]

I support that this is actually original, I'll give ya a like for it

[@user-uu1ki9jg6q]

@@cinnamon_tony_crunch560 Thanks

[@rjstray8012]

High-five and bro fists to those who are listening to this while in quarantine! Stay safe and stay healthy wherever you are. :)

[@5HITBOX]

Raphael Casumbal Play the music loud, Let the fever come alive, Gotta feel that sound when the blood pumps steady

[@observantmoose9123]

Please, Dance Gavin Dance... NEVER STOP MAKING MUSIC. I swear each album just gets better and better. THESE GUYS ARE THE KINGS, NO, EMPERORS OF THE GENRE.

[@Bilmuriband]

I LOVE the subject matter of this song!

[@UXMetalVTuber]

Why do people get surprised with Tillian screaming? He's been doing it since Mothership. Even in acceptance speech his vocals had a really small distortion to them. And in live concert he adds a lot of distortion as well.

[@astari_1014]

Yea it's not insanely new for him lol I love how people are losing it like hes never screamed before though.

[@thrownawaythoughts]

it's not really new but he's doing it a lot in this song, and i love it :)

[@VexxQz]

World ending outside? New dgd is exactly what we needed for that

[@5HITBOX]

They made a song about being on a airplane and having the fever come alive. They don’t give a fuck. They want you to worry about you.

[@nrdwave9484]

Can't wait for the new album, right after Kevin's bday. Happy bday Kevin!

[@ethanheath6358]

Nobody is talking about Matt's parts, hes really upped his groove/power, its always been his strong suit, but DAMN!!!

[@sashagarval276]

"Remember when you tried to kiss her but she was gay and liked your sister" best part LOL

[@boston9817]

Sasha GarVal I LOL’d

[@jackpenber8959]

The world may be going nuts but DGD will remedy that.

[@absolutfx]

This has ended up being my favorite song on the album. Tillian screaming just gets me.

[@_antisocial__]

Can't wait for Afterburner 🔥

[@anthonyminauro]

Easily the best on afterburner. This album is gonna be amazing!

[@zobernuts]

Jon’s screams... chills

[@IttzZapp]

This album is so frickin good already ughhhh just drop it all already

[@lunmaeessan9003]

I'm so excited for Afterburner

[@treys4528]

Jon Mess for President 2020!

[@codycooper6949]

Daddy Tilian tucking you in at night *kisses you on the forehead and says* "I'm a god damn animal"

[@MrHeartbreakerable]

say that again daddy

[@fadedvengeance]

Jesus Christ, I misread “tucking” as “fucking”.

[@noxauracille]

@@fadedvengeance that too

[@namean6624]

Lmfao zzzzaddayyy

[@sienathewayfarer]

This comment is cursed

[@trotta33]

They just keep getting better and BETTER.

[@austinzdziarski9658]

Thank you for blessing us during this time on our own!

[@theteaobsession7381]

Is?...is that Tillian screaming?

[@ChristopherGonzalez-sn6gs]

sounds like it

[@Phippsii]

Sounds more like Anthony Green from Saosin though haha

[@adeonhounshell4625]

Don't be surprised, he can do anything. Lol

[@drinalco]

Yeah I miss his Tides days

[@5HITBOX]

Is?... is that me moaning?

[@mytemporallobeisshapedlike1796]

Cant wait for a secretband track ft. Tillian

[@lollydoll20]

As a muralist, painting a huge wall for my favourite band would be THE DREAM

[@Elmerderpness]

I was just in today in Sac, saw this beautiful painting without watching video until right now. Happy i saw this in person! Cant wait to see them live

[@violetb.2835]

“Remember when we felt alive?” “No, I don’t think so.” Same, Tilian. Same.

[@phia7509]

once again, an absolute banger. Never disappointed with them.

[@seembou]

I have no words to express my happiness

[@ryancole5735]

This album is gonna slap the shit out of all of us