Dance Gavin Dance - Parallels

"Parallels" comes from Dance Gavin Dance's new album 'Afterburner' - out now! Pre-order/stream here: riserecords.ln...
LYRICS
I live alone
Die alone
I’m my own
Boss
Turn my phone
Off
On my throne
Catch me at home
But the stakes are higher now
I'm all trimmed up on a diet now
But the stakes are higher now
They want milk from the finest cow
Bang bang, on the door, who’s there, I'm scared
Let's see what we can do
I love myself, and I love you too
Can’t fight that fluid feeling no
Can’t force that juice
Damn ho you can rob me
I gave up gettin paid
Rambo mixed with Rodney
I'm cracked out in a cave
I just need a little bump to tap into that higher flow,
I just need a little bump to keep me afloat
I just need a little bump to tap into that higher flow
Same thing that got me here
Barely keeps me afloat
This new humility and gratitude robs me of my fantasies
We’re all philosophers, our platitudes covering up our jealousy
Why don't you stop
Why don't you quit
You'll never get better
You'll never get over it
Why don't you quit
Why don't you quit
You'll never get better
You'll never get over it
#DanceGavinDance #Parallels #Afterburner

[@f1r3p0w3r]

Tim's bass on this track will forever be unparalleled.

[@koyote313]

Dgd Jon Mess: "I gave up gettin paid." Secret Band Jon Mess: "I wanna get paid."

[@colbycash7149]

MONSTRR 1523 hence the title “Parallels”

[@Zcumgod]

That's why the band is secret.

[@ryandrescher496]

What's this secret band thing I'm confused

[@gothhippie546]

@@ryandrescher496 jon mess vocals only , its great!

[@SequenceBreaker64]

@@ryandrescher496 the band's name is "Secret Band". Which is super hard to tell sometimes with the way people comment lol.

[@errorloadingmusic821]

How does Tilian keep figuring out weird shit to do with his angelic voice.

[@ryancole5735]

Dude for real.. the man probably just sits in a closet by himself humming stuff over Will's guitars... at least that's what I see in my head lol

[@Gross_Malone]

Ryan Cole - that’s actually a pretty accurate description of vocalists IME

[@flcl3188]

Can't get over 2:00

[@traviswilliams4251]

@@ryancole5735 most underrated comment ever

[@SalmonellaSam]

RIP Tim you had the sickest bass riffs i've ever heard a band play :(((((

[@jean-claudemarra9723]

Forever evolving. I can't understand why you guys, after all this time, aren't more recognized. I appreciate your passion, love & respect for what you do as a band.

[@wet645]

I have no idea how they manage to keep it fresh even though they've changed vocalists twice (or thrice if you count John the 2nd time).

[@jean-claudemarra9723]

@@wet645 I'm amazed every time. I'm like on edge every time an album is released because it's so different. I'm iffy but I always love it. Only band in my whole life I've followed since debut.

[@omgitsrobsandy]

When you do a breakdown but swap out one of your guitars for a laser tag gun:

[@F4346]

Imagine someone new to the band listening to this song and skipping through it. Every 15 secs sounds like a different song, it’s great

[@kenziedamron402]

A beautiful chaos at its finest 🖤

[@Slappaccino]

Same with parody catharsis lol.

[@richardcarter5989]

I actually just found DGD with this album and hot DAMN am I glad I did

[@m4hiko61]

me rn

[@Mylesperhour20]

The breakdown at 2:45 is legitimately overwhelming. I feel like i had an out of body experience listening to it last night... so much emotion in jon's screams over this otherworldly guitar riff. I am in awe

[@christianomelia8913]

That shit hits so fucking different

[@quietvanish]

I've never cried over a breakdown before but shittttttttttt

[@baseballhaha]

Fuckin laser beams

[@vinny1537]

kevin plesant most overused phrase of 2020. Lmao

[@christianomelia8913]

@@vinny1537 but you know it does

[@BadDubII]

That switch at 1:39 is glorious

[@CommanderVolkov]

I could listen to the last section of Jon's vocals over those guitars forever.

[@mentaltelepathy24]

pew pew pew

[@chocolatedonkey]

Fucking hard same honestly my favorite thing to come from this album

[@richardcarter5989]

It sparks something emotional and angry inside me, I can't get enough of it

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

I'll join this club

[@bulletsponge6920]

I can say the same on born to fail and many others...

[@helovescoding]

0:54 jon clean vocals

[@herecomesthecrimsonchin239]

most underrated track on afterburner

[@MrJakotic]

Big facts

[@SSZ3RK4N4TOR]

Absofuckinlutely my man

[@fscorpion678]

the weakest track

[@Lightning-gg5iu]

FScorpion678 Nah, underrated

[@jefflaclaire2206]

This song used to be my least favorite, now it’s my favorite.

[@Filbertfriend]

Jon's chorus is my favorite thing on the whole album. It's fucking great.

[@freefromself]

Life always improves when a new DGD album drops.

[@professorfrond2234]

Parallels is the true underdog on this album

[@sehtweadley1013]

Second most underrated song on the album

[@solidjames5704]

I wasn't super into this one sonically at first, but it's grown on me. That breakdown at the end is officially my new favorite DGD breakdown. And those fucking LYRICS. They hit home with me so hard. Legit had me crying at one point.

[@PugzFTW]

yeah this song grew on me too, its weird even by dgd standards but it is a banger

[@Creator_Veeto_PAEACP]

Sometimes it takes a minute for the brain to understand what’s going on because it is a lot of sonic information! I feel the same for a lot of their songs.

[@vVPersonVv]

Time to jam to this album every day of the quarantine

[@rossella1499]

same here

[@lysergicaciddiethylamide6127]

I’m on my fourth listen. 😁

[@michaelll]

I keep telling myself I need to take a break from it but I can't. I think they've officially topped instant gratification on best album. Imo

[@DailyScratcher]

@@michaelll yea dude. This album may be best one they've done so far. And I love them all

[@velveetablumpkin9946]

I’ve felt this comment for the past 6 months.

[@joshtsavo7154]

I LOVE the end of this song, that rhythm is sick.

[@ElectricTurkey1]

LOVE the bluesy middle part

[@justtyler147]

The outro to this is so fucking powerful

[@Seth-rk9jt]

Me waiting for my DGD package: BANG BANG!! ON THE DOOR. WHO’S THERE?!?! Mailman: ..I’m scared

[@Gross_Malone]

Mailman - “HEEEEYYYYYY!”

[@jean-claudemarra9723]

@@Gross_Malone this is awesome

[@FalsumVis]

YOU ARE MISSED FOREVER TIM.

[@FuryNotFurry]

Alright this could be a hard reach but Same thing that got me here Barely keeps me afloat This new humility(People you know) and gratitude (Instant Gratification) robs me of my fantasies We’re all philosophers (Philosopher King), our platitudes covering up our jealousy (We Own The Night) I just thought that worked with the song being called "Parallels"

[@youtubechannelname2474]

FuryNotFurry damn u right

[@velveetablumpkin9946]

Honestly, wouldn’t be surprising in the slightest if this is canon cus the crafty bois really be doin the most with the Easter eggs.

[@aimforinfinity7616]

This song has that classic rock n roll feel. It’s AWESOME!

[@AldenXD]

Tilian: *takes his first bump Tilian: I JUST NEED A LITTLE BUMP

[@lemixlemon]

I swear i could not figure out in my head what time signature that breakdown was, at the end. This band could never put out crappy music, like the day that happens pigs will be flying.

[@pigsinspace9927]

DGD you made lockdown just that better, afterburner hype

[@CompleteCrunch]

The last section gives me a ton motivation. Like I wanna push myself harder to succeed because Jon’s screaming in my ear to quit 🤣

[@BitcoinBitz]

this whole album is incredible

[@camdenwyeth316]

Most unique breakdown I've heard in a hot minute

[@krazyhuman925]

Holy shit, Tilains vocals @1:40 are so sick, and the guitar work and drums, my god they so goood 😩

[@Sonic_Kirbo]

That guitar at 1:14 gives me straight Downtown Battle Mountain vibes 😍

[@derpydude7000]

For me, it’s a variation of the Acceptance Speech album which does take some elements from DBM1.

[@maggotsxcl7403]

At 1:40 it reminds me of volbeat for some reason and that’s a good thing haha

[@rocknroller4186]

I love volbeat and i agree

[@emmiebow]

I can see what you mean!

[@ethanheath6358]

Prolly my new fav DGD song!

[@Slappaccino]

This is the only DGD album to date where I'm actually enjoying Jon's parts, instead of just tolerating them.

[@CptnMorgan131]

How do they keep not only getting better but making such different sounds for albums...I'm kinda jelly

[@yesh6545]

the previous albums are better

[@maggotsxcl7403]

CaptainMorgan13 this is their best album in my opinion idk why but I am in love with it after first listen

[@ugadawgs-ho8wd]

@@maggotsxcl7403 yeah it took me a bit to get into artificial selection when it came out, but man Afterburner just has no low points

[@BadDubII]

@@maggotsxcl7403 Mothership is their best imo

[@aureumursa1833]

@@BadDubII Agree. I would say Artificial Selection is my least favorite Tilian album. The only three songs I can listen to over and over from that album are Son of Robot, Shelf Life, and Head Hunter (I know it's a single).

[@violet-vibe]

Freddy Mercury vibes with what you did with your vocals there Tilian 🥰

[@nice2knou693]

I love myself, and I love you too Dance Gavin Dance!

[@IanAberbach]

This song is just that Parallels Tilians part is when ur feeling yourself Jon’s part is when ur deep in ur thoughts remembering all the times u had ur heart broken and all the times u broke hearts

[@warlockwaifu]

This might be in my top 3 from the album

[@ryanhackney1]

Love the end of this

[@gsharpenmydjencil]

i find myself singing along with jon more often on this album..

[@constantinetricks]

2:45 on repeat

[@GoonGalaxy]

Some blues? I’m diggin it

[@bulletsponge6920]

I can't wait for the instrumentals for this album now...😏

[@mrcras7257]

How the fuck does this 10/10 have only 100k?

[@kinggrim8559]

This has made 2020 worth the insanity, thank you for your contribution to what I perceive as the greatest MUSICAL MASTERPIECES IN EXISTENCE

[@baseballhaha]

Favorite intro hands down 🙌

[@evo_mattyj]

I am Matt’s 9 year old daughter and I have seen dance Gavin dance live once and man I loved it and I will also be listening to the full album with nothing to do during this time!! 🖤🖤🖤 rock on dance Gavin dance!

[@jxssue6724]

Just by hearing this I knew 2020 will get better

[@velveetablumpkin9946]

It sure looked like it at the time, huh?

[@zi_hahn]

Thank you DGD for making my quarantine life better

[@gavinmarsh5232]

Annnnd there's the one I'll play on repeat for the next month!

[@lysergicaciddiethylamide6127]

When isolation becomes desolation. Parallels.

[@DailyScratcher]

DGD FOR PRESIDENT

[@bradmuehlenbein]

I wish I could live in 2:46.

[@thatguyonstage]

I admit I was slightly off put by this song when I first heard it. But with each listen it grew on me. Now it's my 3rd favorite track on the album. I think on about my fifth listen something just clicked and I was like okay, this shit is brilliant!

[@5HITBOX]

Tilian and John are anything but parallel with there vocals but that’s why I love them. I need a relationship like this.

[@rocknroller4186]

So what you're saying is they're perpendicular? (sorry couldn't resist lol)

[@MattDeezly]

SLEEPER HIT RIGHT HERE

[@mimi101]

Is anyone else getting Lemon Meringue Ties vibes from 1:09 - 1: 17?

[@vonWolfeXIII]

been listening since dbm and this is by far my favorite outro they made

[@Errcyco]

Dopedopedope

[@sarahbeanxoxo]

Beautiful... just simply beautiful ❤️

[@superzooky874]

I love the intro

[@c.l.groove6997]

Definitely one of my favorites from Afterburner!! DGD made quarantine even more enjoyable to get hyped tf up and shit!!!

[@the-eIixir]

I LIVE ALONE, DIE ALONE, I’M MY OWN BOSS

[@sarahmccabe3421]

Boom...Adoring the latest album! 🤘🏼

[@phantomthiefzx]

DGDjent!

[@taufiqsyayidmuhamad3902]

Lyrics so catchy

[@ethanheath6358]

Happiness vibes!

[@jamaykacaviar7520]

favorite track on the new album

[@_victorugo]

The bridge

[@orochifluffy]

my fave song changes every day. today it's this one. i love this fucking band

[@veemartinez6751]

🖤

[@rocknroller4186]

Ok last song on the album i listened to. I doubt i listened to them in the right order but anyway, this album is everything i thought it would be and more. Straight 🔥🔥 for this locked down boi

[@teddybamford1350]

"Hey my name is Matt and I'm so goofy I don't know how gravity even works" - Matt

[@mattd1371]

I'm perpendicular to the grouuuund

[@joseph-elliott8535]

00:50 that anxiety vibe

[@Mrblonde62495]

Anyone else getting Man of the Year vibes on the chorus instrumentals?

[@lithiumkid]

nah same, i was just thinking “i should queue up Man Of The Year after this” cause it reminds me of it so strongly

[@randymadden4457]

Never disappointing

[@aunderiskerensky2304]

THIS QUARANTINE IS THE BEST EVER! New DGD, new Andromida, new Protest the Hero...

[@lithiumkid]

luv the immunocompromised are dying

[@casediedwell5094]

This song is both my Happy Place and my Angry Place. fuck me runnin; this band, Fam...

[@rofflesvanwagon]

Well this isnt about drugs.

[@lexxinflex]

LOL

[@velveetablumpkin9946]

Lmao first time I listened to this track I was like oh, oh wow.. I wonder if the old plug still plugging

[@mattd1371]

If I turned my phone off then the music would shut off!

[@daebom992]

BALLZ!

[@GreenerSideProduct]

Eternity Forever vibes in this one

[@offiziellerkanalvondoggen-3116]

This is the 2nd weirdest (#1 is Calentamiento) song on the album but it’s so great cause it’s so diverse! Also, that first riff kinda reminds me of Turn off the lights pt. 2

[@thatguyyoudontknow]

This reminds me of Jenkees. That would be a hell of a collab

[@alexpalacios7344]

Buena música 🎶

[@sirnasty1553]

For a split second I thought this was an as I lay dying cover. I don’t know why 😂😂

[@mentaltelepathy24]

things I got from this song. 1. Opening rift reminded me of Michael Jackson song. 2. Bang Bang- sounded like B52's 3. opening lyrics sounded like Don Broco 4. Damn Ho part - is funny as fuck. 5. This song kicks ass. 6. I love listing out of order then go back and listen in order. 7. the pew pew part is fuckin lit

[@Zcumgod]

That intro really sounds like something off Beautiful Oblivion

[@velveetablumpkin9946]

I love issues, but those boys could NEVER

[@neynercrawford8850]

This is going to be my 2021 fucking jam

[@SamahLama]

1:11 the song really starts

[@stephencole5780]

Anyone else really like when Tilian says juice

[@bananaslamma69]

This song gives me foxy shaman vibes.

[@keenman0403]

WE ARE ALL COMATOSE! WE ARE OVERFE-wait wrong song

[@anthonyrocha3625]

At 1:14 do I hear lemon meringue tie???

[@moymgl]

Yes sr de los primeros!!

[@WagnerdsClan]

The guitar in the intro is very similar to my bands song “Hidden Cries” that we put out in February! I thought that was so crazy when I heard this, anyone else want to give it a listen and tell me if you hear it too! DGD fan who thought it was cool to write a riff in that style haha

[@garrettturner5661]

Lovin it!

[@n0pe213]

Dgd shooting fuckin lasers at the end