Dance Gavin Dance - War Machine (Official Video)

Dance Gavin Dance's "War Machine" is out now - buy/stream at:
DGD.lnk.to/WarMachine
Director/Animator - Mount Emult
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Lyrics:
Riskin your position
When you feel like you’re invincible
Kid with intuition says I think this ship is sinkable
Give our ourselves permission to be pitiful and miserable
my business is to walk the line, and make this death original
Who wanted bad glad sad mad dad chad?
I can fake being vulnerable
Or I can laugh off my life, its planned
You want afraid, you want grateful?
Didn’t want to have sing about our tragedies
But they’ve been overwhelmingly consuming me
I wanted to grow I wanted to change
Couldn’t do it alone trauma got in the way
So I’ve been greedy for guidance thirsting (yearning) for soul
Stifled silence by my own device My skin suit I never wear
Your judgment
Means nothing to me
I’d rather steal than borrow
I collect more weaponry
You’re mentally unstable
I won’t hold back
It’s my destiny
Filled all my cracks
So I sleep restfully
I’m invested In the war machine
You’re a piece of shit who doesn’t care
I got millions of mouths to feed
My seed you know I love to share
Endless violence is my only vice
My skin suit I never wear
Im always grinning with my pearly whites
At your blue eyes and long hair
Heres a fine be me line
A one fingered peace sign
The delusion idolized
with wounds in their rounds
The lonesome stink eyes
they preach to the house flys
cant be swatted by a pig with the pearls
What? I mean
I don’t climb up stairs
Just to climb up stairs
Just to climb up stairs
To go nowhere
Who the fuck are you to say I lose
Pure chaos finally made me bleed
Fumbling my bravado
Been searching for serenity
A traveled path to follow
We all heard bones crack
From the impact
Now I’m coming back
To try and build a masterpiece
#WarMachine #DanceGavinDance

[@BLUNDY777]

WE MAKING IT BACK INTO THE MOTHERSHIP WITH THIS ONE 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@DigitalMorix]

YOOOOOO I'm glad im not the only one who got them vibes too!

[@panthersfan097]

LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK 🙌♾️🙌

[@ashleylust1271]

what if mothership was bad

[@MasterSwisher]

​@ashleylust1271 then you're objectively wrong

[@aubreyknight7563]

Yeah they restoring the feeling

[@AlexVisions]

I just love how Andrew is finally considered a main vocalist, dudes voice is angelic as fuck 🙌🏻

[@salchi-papa]

Yeah man, his other band Eidola is just fucking 👌👌mint

[@stoned_]

Some of his lyricism is cringe though, one of my criticisms of him. But he does have a great voice with great range

[@cb4atl]

@@stoned_ in fairness, Dance Gavin Dance's lyricism is practically nonexistent lol

[@lateralus_9238]

@@stoned_I can see why it comes of as cringe for some. I find his lyricism very powerful, and deeply spiritual. But that’s not for everybody

[@Bob-ti3oq]

Bro said fill all my cracks 😷

[@ethanespo96]

Dude Andrew becoming a more consistent vocalist in recent projects has been fucking killer. The dynamic of 2 singers that can hit the same notes but sing with totally different styles, ON TOP OF Jon's endless mastery is just phenomenal

[@constantinetricks]

Respectfully disagree. Though I do agree Andrew was a great addition, this is too much vocals from him.

[@PizzaSIut]

​@@constantinetricksNaw, his part is the best I love it, Andrew is killing it , we're so lucky to have this era of dgd

[@zaboomafoo6535]

I also love Andrew.... Huge fan of Eidola!!! Personally really enjoy his vocal tone on the DGD stuff too.

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Glory” or “Seen/Unseen” by SLT 🤘🐺🎶

[@PizzaSIut]

never heard of SLT but im loving these songs! I just checked it out@@beezybeez7231

[@chevroulette6807]

There are other bands in the Swancore genre but it’s called SWANcore for a reason. This band is so goated at this point🐐

[@indrawoody4382]

Please explain 🙏

[@Tinnsfr]

Dgd isn't swancore.

[@cryism7798]

wtf is swan core 😂😂😂

[@Tinnsfr]

@cryism7798 it's a legit thing. A sub genre of post hxc where bands try to imitate will swans playing style. Someone else might be able to explain better tho

[@ognerdykid2140]

@@Tinnsfris dance Gavin dance not the literal peak of swan core-?

[@seano12]

CANT BELIEVE THIS IS HIS LAST This is a great song to end the era on

[@OneThirtyThree]

I was happy when he was back then now he's out again:( all we can do as fans is wish him the best.

[@MrJakotic]

It's always amazed me that DGD is able to put out such high quality material as fast and consistently as they do. They took their time with JJ but other than that there's practically new DGD every year and the way they are able to consistently evolve their sound and push things in a new direction while still staying true to their core is what makes them so great.

[@DGDfan13]

A true believer

[@arturetcetc]

I still miss Jonny Jraig

[@redthunder6561]

jonny is my eggs@@arturetcetc

[@fabianrodriguez2601]

Rape

[@nikkimelay5293]

It's all literally the same shit lol. None it is "evolving" or whatever. So much of it sounds the same and they can pump out albums every years bc they have a formula.. JJ took longer bc of the scandal. DGD hasn't been good in years..

[@echoingdespair]

if this is the last stuff with tilian his era ended with one of the best songs hes been on.

[@BRNardy]

Definitely! 100% agree

[@sunfish_bloop]

I'm really going to miss Tilian, but after listening to their latest two songs I know DGD will be fine.

[@synysterhemi3458]

People haven't realized it yet but this is tilians last song with DGD Gonna miss you Tilian my opinion he was the best

[@Zexion0]

This feels like a Secret Band song ft. Tilian and Andrew 😂 Loving it

[@crowing3886]

It has to be a secret band song.

[@Tinnsfr]

@crowing3886 it's not sb tho 🤔Why is everyone saying this is heavy dgd? This is just the norm for old school dgd, they're just finally going back to post HxC it seems. (Mothership and before)

[@Tinnsfr]

It feels like pre mothership dgd..

[@crowing3886]

@@Tinnsfr you clearly don't listen to secret band then. Tillian sounds very phoned in here an mess is in his secret band vocals at parts. Wouldn't be the first time a sb song became a dgd song. Like how some sianvar songs became dgd songs.

[@Tinnsfr]

@crowing3886 ok bro you right lmao. Disregard the points I made tho😎👍

[@_tokii__]

If the album they're currently working on doesn't have Tilian, this is the last Tilian song we'll probably get 😔

[@eggy6729]

I really really hope they release the album with Tilian on it but I also get it if they don't. Insane either way to think this may be the last song with him when things seemed to be going in a good direction

[@yurijacoba]

Thank god

[@Andoman19]

what the fuck happened?

[@BlueForSureRight]

@@Andoman19 We're all still wondering that too.

[@paigenichole8316]

Since this came out 5 months ago it’s hard to say when they started this album and or to be able to determine the timeline when tilian was taking time off from them earlier as well. I bet he did more than one, but I bet more than half the new album is minus Tilian.

[@SunShadow]

"Only bangers from now on" they said... these lyrics have yet to lie

[@everybodysfavoritenobody]

How can u tell bruh, I can't understand sh1t! Lol

[@ws6texp2]

​@@everybodysfavoritenobody😁😁😁

[@RipzCritical]

@@everybodysfavoritenobodyw-wha? I mean, I DONT CLIMB UP STAIRS

[@Artwitch21]

Amen !!!

[@blueeyeswhiteratchet1582]

We in hereeeeeee *ROLL CALL*

[@toastytoby]

JON SAYING "WHAT I MEAN" IS EVERYTHING TO ME

[@MsToxicWolf]

Absolutely love all three vocalists, Tillian and Andrew are amazing and Jon ugh I love his STYLE I love DGD

[@colbyburnstwo]

RIGHT!~?!?!?!?!? IT BLOWS MY FCKN MIND HOW LITTLE KNOWN THEY ARE WHEN THEY ARE HANDS DOWN THE BEST POST HARDCORE BAND THATS EVER EXISTED DUDE I CAN'T THINK OF A SINGLE BAND THAT MATCHES UP GOD BLESS U DGDDDDDDD

[@Bodehi_The_Archivist]

Y’all, this shit is insane. If this is a preview to the sound this DGD album will have, consider me so sold. I love the heavier progy- sounds so I’m glad to see those viscerals back after the super refreshing summer vibe sound and absolute earworm vibes of the JJ album

[@gellister]

I love all of the different styles and I love how your comment acknowledges that whatever they fuse into their sound: they nail it.

[@Senza.]

you guys pass these bangers out to us like god damn pokemon badges. I feel lucky to be alive in the same timeline as DGD

[@bryankearney6525]

Not gonna lie you posted the same exact thing I was gonna say lol

[@phrog3953]

the challenge run guy listens to dgd? based asf

[@fabianrodriguez2601]

He's a rapist

[@frozenandchosen]

3:06 - 3:31 is one of my favorite passages in recent DGD, there's just something so earnest and anxious to it and it builds back up into that final chorus so well

[@youuuuuuuuuuu]

Same. Pure ear orgasm

[@frozenandchosen]

So I guess today we got official confirmation that this is the final DGD track with Tilian, definitely a bit melancholy but I suppose this song is suiting for that. Super happy to see the band take a more collaborative approach to clean vocals going forward (fingers crossed)

[@OneThirtyThree]

I named my son after this band. He originally was supposed to be Damien but after some outcry from my religious family members I chose the second name I thought of. And now Gavin is 3 years old and loves animals and loves tacos. Sorry I know no one cares I'm just proud of my boy.

[@coldbreezeproductions1148]

Damien is a demon name lmao

[@OneThirtyThree]

@coldbreezeproductions1148 yeah I know 🤣🤣 the name of the devils son or some bull

[@coldbreezeproductions1148]

@@OneThirtyThree what’s funny is the only Damien’s I have known have always been assholes!

[@OneThirtyThree]

@coldbreezeproductions1148 my son can be 🤣🤣 little asshole bit my nose one morning.

[@allanm2064]

Gavin is a great name! I'm 35 and never met a Gavin. You went with a great choice! Best wishes to you and your little man 😎

[@ashleykiel1979]

Now I hear this song and feel like it was tillians goodbye song

[@Slimeball31]

Been listening since "Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean" Never missed.

[@Slimeball31]

Has the number The Number Twelve Looks Like You vibes

[@aaronestrada7092]

OG QUADRUPLE OG

[@DudeMan-xs3db]

Rest in power Tilian, you wil be missed

[@cheersforluck]

The last music video with tillian... farewell tillian u will be missed. Now on to the next one!

[@TheFunDistraction]

It pays to have 3 different singers. This is great.

[@Ceciwoasha]

My favorite part is when Jon changes his voice just for a second 🥵❤️ love it

[@loadedfry]

W-what, I mean, it's the best part

[@ghostielou]

yeahhh 🫠

[@ItsAlwaysRainingInWa]

That part killed me, I cant wait to hear more of what he does in new songs

[@Professor_Poots]

Reminded me of beartooth

[@MrBlaino555]

I'm a straight male but that part made me wet lol

[@sheergoat]

Jon Mess. Greatest thing since sliced bread. I've been listening for years!

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Glory” or “Seen/Unseen” by SLT 🤘🐺🎶

[@hanlj1440]

📢📢📢 I’m always grinning with my pearly whites at your blue eyes and long hair ‼️‼️‼️ got me giggling and kicking my feet FR

[@cmays209]

THIS IS SERIOUSLY THE ONLY BAND i’LL STOP EVERY-THING , JUST TOO LISTEN TOO THAT NEW DGD…!.! !…

[@crunkamigo]

Man this is scratching an itch i didnt know i had. Its like a super polished version of the music our hardcore high school bands made back in the 2000s

[@drasvader1]

Best band since the Beatles

[@frozenandchosen]

Final release with Tilian in the band, I genuinely would have never expected it. Lots of great memories but it’s for the best On to the next chapter!

[@user-kz3tq4tu1i]

Hoping the album they finished will feature him in at least a few songs. Unfortunately a precedent has been set with other bands where the lead singer leaves the band right before an album release and the band re-records with the new vocalist at the last second. I hope that’s not the case.

[@frozenandchosen]

@@user-kz3tq4tu1i this is what I’m most confused about, I’d like to get this final Tilian album and part of me thinks we will bc of all the Gobby stuff meaning we’re getting something soon, but they genuinely could do anything at this point and that’s both nerve wracking and exciting

[@lucasmoses7337]

Shits just insane. I’ll love this band forever. They don’t miss truly

[@stinghouseproductions8502]

I love Andrew, but I"m sad I"ll never get to see this performed live as it was recorded.

[@creepspilla]

DGD casually releasing another masterpiece Favorite band of all time

[@ryanfouts7340]

Mess just absolutely popping off towards the end. Love it!

[@victorramirez-ck3ye]

DGD fans feasting on

[@AliciaStrong-FragileCorpse666]

Absolutely incredible. Not sure how I missed this release.

[@The_Red_Hand]

This was the first song I've heard from DGD, about a week ago, I haven't stopped listening to them since.

[@Ephesians6.11]

The beginning already...you just knew Jon was coming in....this is DGD.

[@IAmMightyMike]

That intro made me feel like I was at warped tour 2011

[@brysonxd]

i really appreciate the different production sound. the jackpot juicer, afterburner, artificial selection sound was tired a little bit, and andrews vocals are really the cherry on top

[@beardedxdeath]

Disagree

[@AutomaticDuck300]

Oh yeah. I appreciate them going heavier.

[@maxo725]

I gotta say I agree. Billy Royalton and this song are the most I've enjoyed DGD since Acceptance Speech/IG. The production, but it also feels like a whole band vibe rather than pushing Tilian as the frontman like the last few albums

[@GFauxfox]

JJ is their best album since DBM2.

[@beardedxdeath]

@@GFauxfox it's a masterpiece, well produced 👌

[@emotionalnpc]

Jon out here KILLIN IT

[@joseandreshernandezbarrios3007]

Jon, Tilian and Andrew. Bro, this is a fucking dream best vocals togeter :')

[@loadedfry]

Damn Jon absolutely slayed, and to think he only used 10% of his power on this

[@AlienNate1]

This is the best Andrew has sounded since Nothing Shameful. He killed it.

[@ryanhuffman7410]

The ending he sang at the end of The Ghost of Billy Royalton was mind-blowing and absolutely ripped my heart out the first time I heard it. It still gets to me occasionally and I've listened to it at least 20-30 times already.

[@boogiepop924]

Broooo that breakdown was the heaviest thing they've ever written 🫨

[@smuggles-go2jm]

This feels like a Secret Band song. I mean this as a compliment.

[@EaZyGoiN12]

You already know this song is gonna be INSANE in the pit 🤘

[@Caleb-tk8hg]

Reading that gave me goosebumps 🤣

[@adrianisokay]

OPEN THE PIT LET'S GO

[@DavidCalderonProgram]

I am going to miss Tilian. I started listening to DGD on 2016 from watching the Young Robot vid. I had listened to the previous songs before Tilian, but with his singing was more listening to that time. Hopefully for both the band and for Tilian, there will be new beginnings and a vocalist that is like him for DGD.

[@taelorbarrett2988]

That bass tone though

[@BRNardy]

To make Tim proud!

[@Dezbood]

Dgd’s sound is so distinct yet they still pump out songs that feel fresh at the same time. Love it. This song makes me want more secret band stuff though low key

[@Kylekjc23]

I think this is actually the first fresh thing they've put out since we own the night up to this track feels like it's all could be one album. They got banger every albums but I honestly maybe I'm just getting bored with this saga of dgd

[@CombatWombat19]

There are just so many layers to DGD songs, you can listen to a new song 50 times and hear something different each time.

[@quavokiidtv1158]

Glad my name is Gavin. This band makes it so cool

[@ryanhuffman7410]

Anyone else think this song is about what Tilian went through after Tim's death and with those attention seeking liars that tried to paint Tilian as some kind of rapist? The lyrics fit perfectly when thinking about them as if that is what they are about.

[@nathanalarcon1425]

Pretty much yeah the whole vibe is hard hitting and aggressive and the lyrics more or less confirm that it's a call out to all the people who jumped on the hate wagon cause people love drama

[@kaylone4174]

I was thinking exactly this, there was some guy talking about how this song was about western expansion or some shit, how did they miss the mark so bad

[@liltwistedangel69]

Yaaaaaaay Andrew! 🍓🍓 I loveeee when Tillian shares the lyrics ❤️❤️❤️ RIP Tim; I missed you in Vegas 💔

[@Palentir]

More with 3 vocalists pleaaase

[@MYFEELINGSHAVEFEELINGS]

DGD ALWAYS STAY UNITED

[@wherevermary]

DGD manages to become more and more insane with each new song/album. Been a fan for 8 years now and they never cease to amaze me. The dynamic of 3 vocalists with andrew now is just incredible, i'm so happy to see him gaining more space as a vocalist, not overshadowing tilian at all. just perfect. With that said, plase come back to chile/brazil/south america, we beg you

[@BRNardy]

As a brazilian, I 100% agree with your comment. Cheers!

[@MasterSwisher]

DGD DOESN'T MISS!!!

[@alexisonfire2076]

Tilian voice is out of this world

[@lancerizzy]

Got me Screaming 2:40- 3:06 Like a maniac all day

[@mikeshields1072]

I never had a favorite band until I discovered DGD. Gets better and better with every song.

[@notvora]

andrew fit so well on this track

[@alejandroxan]

This song is such a rollercoaster, loving every bit of it! Especially at 1:38

[@3kingspowerlifting119]

Sooo good

[@angelaanonymous]

+2:40 is just 🫠 Hot damnnn.

[@GammaW]

@@angelaanonymous Agreed, and then it yeets me back into space at 3:10

[@PizzaSIut]

I'm loving this era of dgd god damn tillian and andrew such a good combo

[@greenskyfish]

jinxed it

[@xXtoyhippieXx]

this songs fucks!! love this new sound this ones getting exhausted from me keep replaying it over and over

[@ezpz4659]

NOW IM COMING BACK, TO TRY AND BUILD A MASTERPIECE!

[@joshuaooz]

"I wanted to grow, wanted to change couldn't do it alone, trauma got in the way" resonated with me fr

[@alanschellenberger9356]

andrews voice is a nice flavor to add to the mix. jon mess killin it as always.

[@DGDfan13]

Band doesn't miss - so many years and 0 bad songs WTF. Another gem from the boys - so thankful ya'll are still with us! NEW ALBUM IS SOON - I CAN SMELL IT!

[@GFauxfox]

*cough*calentamiento global*cough*

[@DGDfan13]

We don't talk about that @@GFauxfox

[@jamesreed6152]

@@GFauxfoxshhhhhhhhhh 😂

[@DoNotPassGO]

​@@GFauxfoxEh, that's just a goofy ass song. Now if you want actually bad DGD, there's the cover of Semi-Charmed Life.

[@garbiello]

@@GFauxfoxi actually really like it hahah

[@jackpenber8959]

Why is it every time DGD reaches its peak we lose the lead singer? DBM2 was such an amazing album and it left me so much hunger for more Johnny DGD but I was devastated when I heard Johnny wasnt coming back. Im equally devastated about this.

[@connerjaron1204]

Yes i love when the videos are a bunch of scattered images to take all in. Like Care or like a whole story too its fun to like have to find all the details ya know. And the craziness ya know. Cant wait for next album...😂

[@adrianmoreno2354]

Oh god if a piece heaven this is not, then it is what? 👽🤷

[@dustinadams3374]

New Stuff is great,! This makes me long for the new Eiodola!

[@BjornTalks925]

The one band that I trust not to bwtray its fan base and always come out with something new and amazing but keping it real

[@courtneyrudel8916]

Siick!!

[@stclair2012]

I’ve never heard these boys in so much pain before. Let it out!

[@linkenpark053]

DGD is untouchable.

[@lianpangilinan7583]

Damn this goes hard.

[@bioactivzomb1152]

Yea that’s Dance Gavin Dance

[@GreyJinn]

Another classic banger

[@samblackwell]

How do they keep getting better, for me personally, every new single just works, absolutely amazing

[@stefjames95]

The guitars on this one are sickkkkkkkkkkk

[@noble5225]

Jon Mess was a real treat in this song.

[@mrproducerfufuku]

Go Dance Gavin Dance Go!

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Glory” or “Seen/Unseen” by SLT 🤘🐺🎶

[@R1v3rxb3ar]

Babe wake up, there’s a new DGD single

[@michaelsnyder9376]

Bro this song is sick

[@joshuathomas043]

Just GOLD. Can't wait to see more. DGD, more solid than like 90% of the relationships on the planet.

[@schister6677]

God damn Jon. Nice work sir

[@salamisenpai]

This new secret band song featuring tillian goes kinda hard

[@Xellabae]

Yessss

[@playinginandroid8734]

Dance Gavin Dance

[@cassandramullens1472]

Sensing major Mothership vibes. If this is the direction they’re going, I’m so on board.

[@jorlandooo_13]

slowly but surely, your territory in the music scene is expanding. let them come.

[@aceonwheels2349]

Fuchs sake they can do no wrong… absolute banger. Every. Single. Time.

[@fridayjuniorjuniorfrizzle9272]

The journey dgd is back. The one that puts you on a fucking roller coaster of emotions. The one that is beautifully chaotic.

[@haley117]

I’ll never get over how consistently this band pumps out nonstop bangers. Forever fan 🖤

[@saintbologna3181]

im so fucking pumped for whats to come

[@littlemexico4226]

Damn this is one of their best songs ever.

[@brysonxd]

SO EARLY TO DGD AGAIN LFG

[@sean640]

Early gang ‼️‼️