Dance Gavin Dance - Turn Off the Lights, I'm Watching Back to the Future pt. II

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You always keep me coming back for more
So many faces in the world but I want yours
The way you make me feel inside my bones
I can't remember how it feels to be alone
And when you call my phone late at night
Anticipation always burns me up inside
Shimmy my way down underground, polluting airways in my wake
Swaying architecture, grappling a birthday cake
It's an analogy backfire, in the cliché storm of backwards prose
Shoot the agony beam
Wearing sacrificial clothes
I haven't slept for weeksJust a couple more and I'll be yours
I'll be coming homing again
And we'll tear apart those sheetsand forget the world, a little while
Get to know your form again
Say the part, say the phrase, say the meaning, I want to hear what you're seeing
Say the part, say the phrase, say the meaning, I want to know what you're feeling
If it's making sense on time, then why do I hear their whines?
If it's moves and breathes it's fine, don't let it mess with your mind
Paging Dr mess your patients throwing food and ate his robe
Quantum something can do anything, easier said than done
An accidental public confession was made, can't be the only one
I was in a viper fight, but I'm alright.
That jacket looks good on most people
Confused cause I'm too dumb to find the light, finally exiled
Overcome by circumstanceI put my life in the devil's hands
Fell lower than beforeLower than ever beforeI know it's hard to forgive me now
But I swear I've taught myself howTo barricade the doorI won't go there anymore
Overcome by circumstance
Separated by consequence I fell lower than before
Lower than I have beforeIf I could just get through to you
We could put in the final screwsTo the barricade the door
And start back where we were
Carcinogenic isotope, we need the A-team montage.
Disregard the message from the ending of the album

[@tapaseaswar]

4:00-5:30 just might be the greatest 90 seconds of music I've ever heard. The first 60 seconds gives me the chills, and the last 30 melts my face off with Will Swan's ability to shred like none other.

[@Sleepy_Noodle]

Dude listen to Nasa by Dance Gavin Dance, the ending is insane!

[@alilacherruse]

First off I love the song. Secondly I absolutely love the section you mentioned absolutely. I also thought he must have been inspired by or had listened to Robert Fripp's playing see Brian Eno's song/ St. Elmo's Fire

[@robertwolfmodz5246]

Best part of the song!!!!

[@angelixelixirs9599]

LITERALLY ECSTACY IN MY FUCKING EARS

[@mosesvela3197]

😊😊😊

[@KHmixerX]

Once you manage to free yourself from attachment when it comes to DGD's many vocalists, you start to enjoy the music so much more. No matter what singer they have, I always enjoy the fuck out of their material.

[@ikeepgettinbanned5525]

yes dude like its all fucking perfect and you can tell the musical genius is still in the band whoever it is.

[@ikeepgettinbanned5525]

even today they still are putting out solid work. parody catharsis is is a good one.

[@nickemmons4015]

@@ikeepgettinbanned5525 it's will swan dawg

[@CLozs]

Cause the heart of it is Swan he a genius

[@brandonmonroe9822]

Exactly. The more I listen, the more I realize how dumb I've sounded hating on Tillian over the years & that with where they've progressed to be musically today, they kinda need Tillian. Tillian has way more range & flashiness than either Kurt or Jonny & can add a lot more to a song. & it seems like for the most part, they do a really good job of writing together to make sure everyone sounds great. Like it seems like they change their style a little to match whatever vocalist they have. Or maybe that was their natural progression or different people bring different things to the creative process. I can't lie, I love Jonny's voice the most, & Kurt's great but he's kinda just whatever to me - not a huge fan of the Kurt Era at all, but Jonny had to go no matter what. I feel like they can reach more ears with Tillian than any other vocalist, especially heroin era Jonny.

[@jasonperrone6584]

Does anyone else feel this is the best song on the album?

[@voncinnamon1]

you guys should have a 3 way

[@jj12320]

voncinnamon1 count me in:)

[@EL4thEmpanada]

hands down the best song!

[@PhilliaPhobia]

This or Demo Team

[@josephf4693]

the great and mighty cheese wheel chirp stealer...

[@noscirenamra]

"Overcome by circumstance Separated by consequence I fell lower than before Lower than I have before If I could just get through to you We could put in the final screws.To the barricade the door And start back where we were" they really make great music and great lyrics

[@thomasparadiso3206]

4:00 to 5:30 might be the best 90 seconds of music ever.

[@johnstanley180]

That section hits me in the feelings like a fucking truck, I love it.

[@uprailroadkidthomas]

Hits me hard like a freight train

[@Shad0wC0mpany2]

Yep...

[@mattallen2392]

Totally agree!

[@no-qw4lz]

It feels like you're floating in space

[@martywilliams9166]

hearing swan shred at the end is one of the highlights of this song so amazing

[@joemcbobinite]

Tilian's vocals are incredible with some of the melodies he's making on this.

[@Divasdown3]

i tear up just a little bit when I think of how great this band is. oh and tillian's voice.

[@hightimeswithseagore598]

same.

[@camilledammit]

You all need to chill with vocalist talk. Tillian is great, Kurt was great, Jonny was great. They all brought something to the table, and regardless of any drama, every single song DGD has put out is phenomenal. There's a reason Kurt and Jonny aren't in DGD anymore and we should keep it to that. Tillian is here now and being a fan of DGD for about 6 years, I'm not complaining, he's a fantastic vocalist and Acceptance Speech is a great album. Second best after DBM2. So everyone needs to cool it.

[@MOJOEFUL]

Yes each member has brought something fresh periodically, however Tilian just doesn't do it justice. Reason being Kurt and Jonny had different pitches throughout their songs and Tilian just hits only high notes 99.9 percent of this album and gets annoying

[@xM4XvPA1Nx]

DBM is the best album by them.

[@SublimeGemini]

couldn't of said it any better

[@gravelessomega7951]

I agree Camille. Good to see someone who sees the greater qualities of all three vocalists and their roles [whether former or current] in the band without actually dissing them.

[@GregIsHarl1quin]

great is a strong word...

[@HidenLotus-]

Ugh the intro guitar is the best i've heard in so long.

[@hugomadrid5464]

Tilian is such a gifted singer! This guy sings like an angel! His emotional vocals on the proggy background are breathtaking.

[@offiziellerkanalvondoggen-3116]

This visual could almost be a valentine's card.. "Turn off the lights I'm watching back to the future" From: Dance Gavin Dance To: ...

[@wolfboof]

Words cannot describe how fluffing good this song is.

[@act_newworld2099]

nice pupper

[@SantinoRodriguez]

Nice Puppy.....

[@Davo8915]

Fucking furry

[@Yesiamerik]

Will Swan’s solo at the end is the greatest thing to ever grace my ears

[@Gxplosion]

i will dance....... i will

[@rachelballard7555]

Omfg

[@rachelballard7555]

Yes

[@halflifemaster678]

Dance, Gavin. Dance!! XD

[@gavenlaws7130]

A new challenger approaches!!!!!! Me boi

[@gavvy8100]

We have to, at this point.

[@YourAverageGamerShow]

I honestly Love that there have been 3 different Vocalists. I have a different album and sound to pull from based off my mood and no matter what its great because DGD is so fucking rad

[@privateuser7]

4:01 onward is the greatest songwriting I've ever been aware of. Absolutely beautiful

[@sushiisyumzy]

Going through a breakup and I always listen to DGD my favorite band, this song described us and my feelings perfectly, DGD is a godsend

[@afonsomiguel3897]

Oh how I do feel you in that

[@Glass_Caskets]

The 'easier said than done' and 'can't be the only one'back and forth is good. So. Good.

[@danielmeyer9919]

still can't believe how good this song and band is.

[@Spoilsofwar08]

Jesus that guitar at the end is absolutely amazing and i love the new singer's voice. Its unique and sounds really good.

[@theweepingwillows777]

When 4:00-5:30 hits and you start literally tearing up cause how beautiful it is

[@StoneyScenery]

That last verse Tilian sings always gets me so fucked up! I feel him,

[@josephf4693]

StoneyScenery I know i'm straight wasted rn

[@ajays5013]

@stoneyscenery fuckin same @joseph fuckin same

[@Midnight.Mastermind]

Tillian and Mess, the vocal double helix. One of the best songs by DGD... In my opinion.

[@Chilluminati_]

Out of all DGD songs, this will always be the one I come back to. The headliner of every GDG playlist I make.

[@rwicerino]

Gavin Dance Gavin

[@bonivermectin4087]

Gance Davin Gance

[@sketchyboi1491]

...This band is so harmonically talented. Jesus Christ...

[@soberboykumar8312]

I will never get tired of Dance Gavin Dance. No matter what.

[@vixenxmay9589]

Swear dgd was the very 1st band I heard and still to this day I love the music they make and find it close to perfection

[@alonzor557]

Vixenx May same lol when I was like in 6th or 7th grade

[@shoot646]

Dance Gavin Dance doesn’t do guitar solos often but when they do, they do them right

[@TheNicolinoz]

In my view, this is the best album that has brought dgd, do not say that other albums are bad, but this record will never get bored I accept it, this album is awesome

[@texmex321]

Haha you accept it, acceptance.

[@TheNicolinoz]

Mental control

[@GetGuzzd]

Can we have your acceptance speech?

[@BustaBeware]

"shimmy my way down underground" bringing it back to Skyhook, love it

[@steffengotsch]

I never noticed this until you pointed it out! Thanks!

[@sonicsix569]

I noticed that to lol

[@LeAmericain]

+Daniel Mata This song is very similar to Skyhook now that you mention that

[@Imabanana847]

He's actually really good live. I once saw him with tides of man and his pitch was really on. It's cray

[@Fuzzalump]

If I could just get through to you We could put in the final screws To barricade the door And start back where we were Gives me chills every time

[@MrMitchellBray]

holy shit. this band has come a long way, and, in my mind, has only gotten better. through all of the line up changes and drama, i feel that it has made them a more well rounded band. tillian fits in so well and really compliments jon and the rest of the band. i still love jonny and kurt all the same and they were nothing short of amazing. i will continue to love and support this band for as long as i can. DGD for life!

[@dantelan-i-er5466]

It still blows my mind how well they ended this album. I mean, this track could have been their last and that would have been perfect.

[@camarosforcharlie]

Dante LAN-I-ER Part of me wishes it was their last song

[@camarosforcharlie]

John Doe instant gratification was dogshit. There's literally two good songs. But mothership was flawless.

[@BadDubII]

Release date: 14 April 2015, yes it is

[@calciferblack2409]

Miles Uchiha You're thinking of Unnatural Selection.

[@calciferblack2409]

Miles Uchiha Welp, I'm no better. It's actually called Artificial Selection.

[@ruminating1596]

5:00 That whole guitar shredding and sound reminds me of an 80s film. Like Beverly hill cops when they show a transition clip of the city.

[@klydemarmasett9403]

Fuckin shit, Will. You're a guitar god and this solidifies it. Layers and layers of that sexy modern Hendrix style I crave to emulate from my fingertips

[@logan7639]

SAME ASF I WANT TO BE WILL

[@laynieraynie1589]

Windows HP everyone wants to be Will

[@fliprollins8584]

Favorite song ever.

[@carlatteberryiv8743]

dgd saved my life more than once

[@koyote313]

The last line of the song always cracks me up.😂😂😂😂

[@yuowmesummeth]

Well I love this line up. This band doesn't do wrong. It's fine. Everybody calm down. These guys kick ass

[@yesh6545]

some element of Jazz music in it, in terms of guitar work!

[@DominiqueAlexies]

Tilian is great. I'm glad he's finally getting recognition! Dance Gavin Dance always seems to amaze me, all of their songs are unique and make you feel something. This is no doubt their best song to date.

[@TacticianAMV]

Top 5 Fav DGD songs of all time

[@Blader]

Same

[@bdittyclittykitty]

Everyone is hating. I started listening to DGD in 06, and loved the Craig/Mess lineup. I heard this album the other day and I feel this is their finest product as a band.

[@joshuaperna4532]

This isn't Jonny Craig. Why are you posting on google plus.

[@bdittyclittykitty]

I wasn't saying this was him i was just stating I liked the craig/Mess lineup. Could have worded it better.

[@xCoreProductions]

+Joshua Perna Fight him

[@MrDeadlySmile]

+Bryan Dittemer I'll back you up, son! Kick that dudes ass :D

[@Alicesqueaks]

+MrDeadlySmile lol wtf xD

[@joshuamoore1091]

Tilian is so consistent. Just so consistent.

[@EL4thEmpanada]

As I progress through this album, each song just keeps getting better and better. I LOVE Tillian with Dance Gavin Dance!!!

[@MattyMullinsMicrowav]

this whole album is amazing and this song is such a perfect closer for it, revisiting for the ten year anniversary of its release and it still feels ahead of its time, tilian did an amazing job on this as his debut with the band. I still remember playing it for the first time and being blown away when he comes in on jesus H macy. At :49 where his voice begins soaring over top of Jons screaming here is incredible, hes like an angel.

[@nickdalton1196]

Tilian is great, I feel like real DGD fans are always going to love DGD not by the singer but the content they provide, which is an exposure to raw and real feelings through all instruments and aspects.

[@KaryonTheirStory]

Someone could be born,explore,cry,whisper,scream,marry,and pass away to DGD songs; Their music simply can't be ignored. Their music is like the lover and friend you've never had.

[@randallfriky8791]

GRACIAS POR EXISTIR DANCE GAVIN DANCE......... SUEÑO CON ESTA CANCIÓN 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃📠📠🔋🔌🎥📀💓💝💻💽💾💗💗💘💞💋🍸🍍🐎🐎

[@lf_murmur7685]

Here's to hoping and wishing there's a pt. 3 on the new album!

[@FleurdeAli]

As a die hard DGD fan from the get go. I have a few found appreciation for tillian. Every vocalist had their own spin on this band. But tillian really just... Fuckin ices my cake, herm I mean the cake. ☺️👌

[@FleurdeAli]

I have songs by each lead that I love but man tillian takes the lead.

[@whieroman]

I love DGD regardless which singer they have but Johnny will always be my favorite singer.

[@EpicGabby24]

Looooove the guitar in this song

[@imliterallysostupid7781]

I came here 5 years later to hear that fucking guitar solo again. I love this song so damn much. Both installments in the totl series in their albums. I'm waiting for part 3. That and a possible surprise I'm from Cuba pt 2

[@Glass_Caskets]

I can honestly say I love every single one of DGDs songs

[@darryljay1127]

this song is harass been o fan of them since my friend introduce me to them, they are so different from other bands I listen too. These guys are amazing

[@Tambundial]

Y'all remind me of Coheed and Cambria and I am LOVING the parallels 💙

[@PinkyTheSheepx3]

I was totally jamming to this song while doing math homework, then the song slowed down at 4:02 and I found myself crying hysterically. That is how you know a song affects you emotionally. Music is such a powerful thing.

[@Just_A_Pigeon_]

THIS SONG IS TOO DAMN GOOD! AAHHHHH!

[@logan7639]

AGREED

[@goryempire]

This has to be my new favorite DGD song ever.

[@babc4323]

Top 5 favorite DGD song of mine.

[@kumar117]

I can't hate DGD. No matter what, they'll sound so wonderful in any way. My favorite song out of the album btw.

[@Inmotionplays]

Will forever be my all time favorite guitar solo.

[@heatherg1983]

Still in love with every second of this song.. definitely does not feel like 4 years ago !

[@Minecraft808]

I get so hype when listening to this song

[@SleeperHonda]

The bridge hella reminds me of Journey. Good song. =)

[@JackPopescu]

God job DGD! Congrats on a really good album, this song in particular is my favorite song of the year!

[@dichellzapata7178]

This song is by far my favorite song on the album

[@101grayscale]

So always I notice in bands that have had many vocalist changes such as this band I see that people hate on Tillians unique voice, and well how this album is supposedly bad compared to their older albums well I like all their albums with all 3 vocalist. JC is a beast Kurt is great, but Tillian has a unique voice just saying and this album is dope

[@bradleywest6793]

This song is fantastic. This song really shows everyone's talent. And great guitar solo Will!!!!

[@doireallyhavetocare]

The lead singers voice reminds me of Anthony Green from Circa Survive.

[@thatnocturnalone2906]

Wow finally someone who knows Anthony green. Your the man

[@kevincontreras2224]

Listen to Donovan Melero from Hail the Sun. He is almost identical to Anthony Green

[@codereddrew3609]

this is the definition of epicness

[@gavinbenes9172]

Happy I'm finally getting into DGD

[@619timbercali]

Dgd has really evolved.... the whole new album is fucking amazing. I got goosebumps for each one I heard for the first time.

[@KidsWithCamres]

This song has the best ending 😌

[@brandonmonroe9822]

One of the most legendary, godly intros of all time. Will Swan is proof that you don't have to play like Tosin Abasi to be a great. I wish DGD would break down their creative process so I could truly see just how much he puts into each song.

[@desireejohnson3639]

I personally feel that DGD has gotten better.

[@citteral5409]

Desiree Johnson technically yes. doesn't have the same feel thought. non the less can't stop listening.........

[@erikmccormickcomedy6179]

Jon mess has improved his rhythm and the instrumentals sound better. So I agree. Also Tillan is a beast.

[@bobandweave2456]

Jon mess and quality of instruments has definitely improved I agree with Erik but the vocals of the old vocalists were just as great and didn’t get enough potential with quality sound until they went solo

[@FirstLast-yo5yf]

They can only get better with each release. I'm sure the next album my ears will cry with joy.

[@adam88X237]

They so did.

[@nothingmoon]

Yes!! I'll forever love this band. Jonny, Kurt, and Tillian are all great. ❤️

[@Aurasinsides]

es una gran canción no hay duda que tilian es sensacional pero no puede comparase con jonny craig y la primera parte de esta canción

[@Bigelijah1000]

The CD is amazing as usual this song is just too amazing though want expecting this I love it

[@fernandomarcial1851]

It was hard to distinguish jonnys voice from kurts, but both are great. Lemon meringue tie and uneasy hearts weigh the most are two of my favorite dgd songs. At first hearing tillian I thought the dgd I fell in love with was dead, but this song changed my perspective. Though it doesn't have jonnys apathy and gruff, tillian gives the band a more idk romantic aesthetic to it. In my opinion... I'm excited to see how dgd progresses, and hopefully jonny doesn't become an axl rose

[@nolskeeet]

are you high? Jonny and Kurt are easy to tell the difference between. You silly elder goose.

[@xCarnageV1]

nolskeeet I get what he's saying. Tilian's vocals are drastically different to any vocalist DGD ever had prior to his arrival. Jonny and Kurt are both pretty distinctively different vocalists, but they had a similar style as far as DGD's sound was concerned. When I first heard Tilian I HATED it, but I actually gave it a chance for more than 15 seconds and now I'm pretty sure Acceptance is one of my favorite DGD albums. I'm really glad I finally decided to give him a chance.

[@nolskeeet]

***** Yes im right there with you, at first when i heard Tilian i was like, Meh... But after listening and relistening and listening over and over again, i feel Tilian is definitely the best fit for DGD. I'm anxiously awaiting Instant Gratification now. Im so impatient.. they've been teasing this album for months now. 4/14 cant come soon enough.

[@MrCaseHarts]

kurt sounds nothing like johnny?

[@xCarnageV1]

MrCaseHarts Did you even read the entire comment? Come on man, keep up. You seriously can't even attempt to draw comparisons between Jonny and Kurt without some mouth breather interjecting with 'but they sound nothing alike!!!!1!1!1!'

[@kevinhernandez9204]

Probably my favorite song off the new album. The guitar solo at the end is just orgasmic.

[@Depot608]

I just cant get enough of the line "Paging Dr.Mess your patients throwing food and ate his robe" i just fucking love it

[@NellieNixon]

Tilian did incredible on this album! And Jonny did incredible on his new solo album. They both made new accomplishments.

[@dark_taco]

Finally a part 2 jeez :)

[@wwmRappiidZz]

i love how much DGD have evolved over the years. Every album they bring out is so fresh and new. I do prefer Jonny's voice, but the new singer seems to suit their current sound very well. Loving this album.

[@amandab1384]

Man, I love Jonny Craig and I'm a little bummed he's gone, but damn DGD still got it.

[@yelyahjimenez1025]

Awe I love how Jon Mess sings!!

[@makarovdude]

With songs like this, how do they not have all the Grammys???

[@UnleashtheBatties]

My favorite song from this album keeps changing every day. It's too hard to pick a favorite. This is my favorite at the moment.

[@therockstarofsss2300]

My favorite off the new album

[@Essuez94]

hehe that's the best part. I can listen to that for quite a good amount of times non stop. Guitar Solo is sick and full of emotions.

[@VincentGilmore]

Not sure if this song is part 2, or they are watching part 2 of Back To The Future.....

[@Brazyjugg]

MIND BLOWN!

[@thegreatandmightycheesewhe1364]

both

[@Straw_Breaker]

It is both; there's a part 1 on Downtown Battle Mountain (even though "part 1" was not part of the title)

[@TheBunnygirl20]

this seems like it should be a Philip j. fry meme lol

[@vannlo355]

Vincent R Gilmore LOVE both xD

[@frankscrafted9709]

Come back to this song all the time it’s so good

[@littytiddy4554]

Holy shit, that title brings back some 3 AM memories...

[@justice71923]

I always enjoy when bands change up their music style :D

[@joannaa5026]

This is a masterpiece

[@xerasoulz3371]

Yes , yes it is

[@Gson123456]

Easily one of their best songs