Dance Gavin Dance - The Ghost of Billy Royalton (Official Visualizer)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Dance Gavin Dance's "The Ghost of Billy Royalton" is out now - buy/stream at dgd.lnk.to/Bil....
Lyrics:
I’m drowning in blue light
It’s a new knife
In a three legged pant
I have no qualities so don’t talk to me
I’m in love with that plant
Now I could be too nice
I could do right
I could bust out a rant
I still hate the game
But I’ll say the name
It’s Dance Gavin Dance
Ha ha
Putting all your faith in lies
I’ve been facing endless trials
Numbered all your days in kind
Days in kind
Try and stop me
Banking on the fragments of my shadow
Dropping off excuses on the way
Thank god I know the road back home
You’re a battered thief in the night
At best you’re a parasite
Thank god I know the road back home
You’re an outed spook with a knife
Go on and wallow in your spite
Every body come
Cause the lord got into me
Put me on the board of the soul shine company
Every body poor til their heart start opening (up)
Never am I bored since the lord got into me
Let’s clap for healing it
And feeling it
Alleviate pain
I’m looking at the truth of it
The root of it
Stop dragging my wings
I fear I’m not enough
Or I’m too much
Keep scrubbing that stain
I’m responsible
It’s possible
Let it process and drain
What about that Skywalker OG
JP3 Alan
Put bass down
I’ll write around it
That trust just comes with the talent
Some things you can’t replace
Hurt yourself if you even try it
Keep going and you will survive it
DGD always stay united
When it comes and goes
We stay composed and we don’t ever want to talk about it
When we’re on the ropes
We blow out shows
And you can try and stop me
The pain never stops
And the world is unforgiving
But I still wish you were here
To watch it burn with me
I’ll never forget
Our days in Tokyo, Japan
Those were the best times I ever had
I’ll carry on
For however long
Walk the path that you taught me
Until I feel your embrace
I know I’ll see you again
You’re a part of me always
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Written on Facebook:
"We hope you enjoy this brand new track that we are releasing NOW because we wanted to perform it live for you on the Jackpot Juicer tour.
The Ghost of Billy Royalton
“I made this video as a tribute to Tim just as the song is. I made sure to incorporate Jurassic park and Star Wars which were 2 of his favorite things. This is the kind of thing I would make and just share with him and my friends. But because he’s not here, I’m sharing it with you all. “ -Will "
😭
Thank you!!
so epic! i know he’s so proud of you all.. i can literally feel his essence in the sound.. you all are one of the main reasons im trying to stay in recovery.. as ive lost almost everything i have to live for.. except great music.. and my mother.. but yea.. tim will be sorely missed.. you all did him well
wow. powerful and beautiful
RIP Tim, his name is my name too. He made some of the best basslines ever. Real inspiration.
I think I might actually burst into tears the day this band disbands. They really do get better with age, and not hearing any more bangers from them will be devastating!
I don't wanna think about that day 😭
agreed, been following them since high school
I dont get you fanboys they literally sound the same 😂
Bruh same
@@sycofya1677 think you might just be tone-deaf, might wanna get that checked out
Their best song yet, in my opinion. It really paints a mature, honest picture of grieving.
Tilian: Bravado, shutting out the pain, pressing on.
Jon: Turning inwards, self-care through processing the grief.
Will: reminiscing, but also focused on getting through things together.
Andrew: acceptance, preserving treasured memories.
Matt: Beating the pain away on the drums.
@@IamMegaJustMega Oh right!
Matt: being there for his friends and dependable without saying anything.
💯
Huh
I couldn't say it better ❤
EDIT: WOW did not expect this much of a response. Absolutely incredible how many of us share similar experiences around the same ages of our lives and how much this band has impacted not only our own but the ones around us as well. To those of you who lost someone as well, my deepest condolences, and a big thank you to everyone with kind words to say about Mason. This community has been and continues to be one of my absolute favorites. One more thing I wanted to add, after posting this comment, a Snapchat memory from 7 years ago popped up on my phone of Mason and I playing Halo together. Absolute Godshot, but I believe he heard you all and myself listening to this song so loud down here, that he heard it up there. Thank you everyone
Reaching the end of your comment hit me like a truck. My sincere condolences to you, my guy, may your friend rest in power!
Oh... sorry to here that man 😕
Man this story is beautiful. I wish you well my friend. And I wish your friend everything good the afterlife has for them. I’ll make sure to think of them every time I scream my head off to rock solid 🫶
Straight up crying. I love you all. My condolences to you. I know how it feels to lose a brother and a friend. Keep them heads held high young kings and queens. Keep pushing for those who no longer can. Making everyday the best day you can.
Rest in peace Mason.
Rest in peace Tim.
And to all those gone too soon who will never be forgotten.
I feel this my dude - I lost the only other guy that went to DGD shows with me earlier this year. Best friend of 18 years. Going to the Orlando show in 3 weeks without him, just wont ever be the same, And they're gonna play this live?! Im gonna be a wreck.
Man that ending had me choking up, Andrew knows how to bring that emotional heft to his vocals! Beautiful song, rest in peace Tim!
Lost my best friend last year. Was lucky enough to live with him for the last 3 years of his life. Made it to 3 DGD shows together the last few years. Pumping this at full volume for both us homie! Miss you
Heart goes out to you buddy! Sending good vibes and raising a toast you, your friend and Tim!
@@Droooski Thanks so much Droooooski, Cheers fam!
sending love
@@TybascoSauce Big thanks!
Damn I bet the ending hit much more harder sorry for your loss ❤❤❤❤
I’m calling it now… this next album will be their best work. Masterpiece incoming
You said that about there last 3 albums but they just keep getting higher and higher
so stoked. Tillian has that sexual assault swag😍
If it’s anything like this single this could be the best album since ig
Man if there next album sounds anything like this shit I’m gunna coom hard. I thought JJ was a masterpiece but if this song is any indication how they’re working now man it’s gunna be nuts it’ll probably be the long awaited DownTown Battle Mountain 3
@thabugman9433 Mothership was already the best album since IG though
My favorite band in existence, just gets better and better.
My heart will break when they breakup, but all of the memories will last a life time.
I love these guys so much, I love y'all (the fans) so much. 😔💜
I've been lucky to see Jonny and Kurt with DGD and then the 10 year anniversary tour all of them together. Absolutely love this band.
Read the lyrics man, they're here forever! 💓
Forgive me if I'm wrong, but is the first time we've had all four of their vocals on a single track?
Either way, it's a beautiful tribute to Tim.
Yes, this is first time hearing Tilian, Andrew, Jon and Will all on one track.
Was that Will rapping? It didn't sound like him compared to the other songs I've heard him in.
@@lourohlmanit was! If you've ever listened to some of their interviews you'll recognize his voice!
@@lourohlmanprogress will do that.
to be honest, i actually thought it could've been Jon rapping - which would have been SUPERIOR.
DGD was arguably my little brother's favorite band. he passed unexpectedly on 4/21 at 26 & my entire world hasn't been the same since. i've never been as big of a fan of the band as he was but whenever there was a new release or album drop, he'd send me a link or something of which song(s) were his favorites or ones he knew i'd vibe with the most. i only knew about this because my bf told me & i started following the band's socials because i wanted to keep up with them and any new releases, tour announcements, etc., because i'll never get those messages again.
i know he would've loved this, probably would've listened to it a hundred times already and started learning how to play it by now. i started crying at the outro because the lyrics ring so fucking true to me right now. i know the band is missing Tim and i miss my brother so, so much. we never got to see the world together but i'll take him everywhere with me if i get the pleasure of doing so.
long live Mikey.
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"The pain never stops
And the world is unforgiving
But I still wish you were here
To watch it burn with me
I'll never forget our days in Tokyo, Japan
Those were the best times I ever had
And I carry on for however long
Walk the path that you told me
To feel your embrace
I know I'll see you again
You were part of me always"
I’m sorry to hear about that dgd is the best band to listen too
I am so sorry for your loss. I was replying to your comment to say I also suddenly lost my bro. He passed november 2022 at 22 years old. And then I saw that your brother's name was also Mikey, like wtf. I'd take him to see a DGD show every year on his birthday month.
I haven't been the same since losing him either, but I think that's just part of the deal.
I saw them live at their first show without Tim, and got home to find out my friend died in a car accident. This universe is weird, and the grief is unreal.
I hope you're finding peace and healing through the music they both loved! RIP Mikey
Damn. My condolences. He had amazing taste. Respect to a fallen DGD soldier. 🫡
Andrews emotional parts at the ends of some of these songs are quickly becoming my favorite part about this band
Agreed. I think it’s interesting that Andrew seems to lighten up his voice sometimes and it sounds like Tilian’s low end, it makes it sound like he and Tilian are opposite ends of the same spectrum. Very gifted singer and yeah, he can really tug on heart strings - the tear marks on my face can confirm.
@@CarlosLiberatedoh yes, sometimes I confuse his vocals with Tilian's, they really sound very similar, but it's so beautiful
I wish they replaced tilian with him! love his vocals
@@TheAbandonedAccount7 He wouldn’t be able to do justice to Tilian’s stuff unfortunately.
@@TheAbandonedAccount7 no.
A beautiful song that ends so abruptly, like so many other beautiful things ❤ RIP Tim
I thought the end was very abrupt and jarring and I didn't put two and two together. Dang.
Leaves you wishing there was more fun to be had. The first time I listened to it I had blue balls, and now it just leaves me blue
What a great way to put it, the outro is golden
I'm surprised I didn't updoot your comment last time I read it. Your comment really helped me lock in the feels I get when the song swells up into sudden silence
Jon mess has absolutely been killing it. Dude is 1 of the best dirty vocals in music. What a banger of a song for their friend 😢
This new song slaps hard, rip Tim you're missed by all of us. This was a great tribute love Andrew's and Will's voice!
That last verse. I felt that. “I know I’ll see you again. You’re a part of me always.” RIP Tim. Love that Will made this video. Can’t wait to hear this live on tour. See y’all in Seattle!
I wanted to go to that show but I gotta work >_
It's an absolute treat ❤
@@zdoggzero6595 aw I’m so sorry! Hopefully you’ll be available to see them next time they return :)
@@Shellology thanks, I hope so too but I’m seeing electric callboy at the neptune tomorrow so I’ve got that goin (:
The perfect homage to Tim. Well done, guys.
How is this perfect? They literally did the most basic AI stuff instead of remembering their friend through footage. AI is theft and now these guys are nothing more than thieves to many.
And this is why DGD is my favorite band of all time, the love they have for each other and their fans, and the fact they consistently put out bangers. RIP Tim, we miss you and thank you for blessing us with your music
DGD is one of the most consistent bands of the 21st century. Always popping out new and good music..
Mothership, Artificial selection, Afterburner, Jackpot Juicer, and the Tree city sessions 1 and 2. The best music on Earth.
Only band I listen to that’s as consistent as DGD is August Burns Red.
3:11 fucking hell dude Tilian and Jon Mess are a match made in heaven
Not the first time DGD makes me cry and it won’t be the last. Rest in Peace Tim 🥲❤️ beautiful song
Dance Gavin Dance can't be stopped, and this song shows how much they grow and evolve from each album to the next. Their creativity is astounding!
Evolve? It sounds the same as their last 4 albums lol
@@bobross8585absolutely. It’s not a bad song. But, look at the evolution from royal ocean through Acceptance speech. Indisputable how much change went through those albums. Since then they’ve been rather stagnant with their sound, which isn’t necessarily bad. Personally I’m a bit bored of their music but I’ll always give an album by them at least a listen. Glad they’re still kicking at the end of the day.
loved the lead guitars, synth guitar, guitar tapping, start-stop rhythms, rap verses, and Andrew's vocals on Instant Gratification @@bobross8585
@@tbg418 yeah I'm always excited when they have new music out and always look forward to it. But I've kind of had a "meh" reaction to every new song for years at this point.
@bobross8585 thank you for saying it lol. DGD is my favorite band and I love this song, but their sound has been relatively unchanged since Artificial Selection. Mothership was the last album where their sound really evolved and became what it is now. This song could totally be slotted into any of their past 3 albums and it wouldn't sound out of place
Tim's funky bass lines kept me groovin through the worst parts of my life. Thank you, Tim.. fly high 🕊️💕
Man this is incredible. Love hearing all the different vocal inputs. I think giving the outro to Andrew was a great choice, I think it really drives those lyrics home. RIP Tim, your legend lives on
Man........ This was beautiful. I'm crying not because I'm sad but because of how much emotion, care, and gratitude the guys put into this song. This was a visceral and immersive experience. RIP Tim, we miss you Captain.
You know it's a good night when this ABSOLUTE UNIT drops a new track!
dgd always stay united💔💔💔
Psyche
I’m sooo blown away how just Tilians and Andrews voices blends perfectly together. Like a red wine complex infusion of melancholy and sweetness. Just like in „one man’s cringe“ they both that’s what DGD has needed to finally replace Jonny Craig.
Andrew singing on this song and, will rapping just a top tier dgd song we will miss our brother tim forever.
Dude holy shit i tear up every time it gets to to the final lyrics with Andrew. I had a friend pass away from a heart attack 3 years ago and this song really struck a chord trying to come to grips when dealing with loss. I hope everyone in the band is doing ok and seeking the proper help where and if needed. I've listened to you guys for 15 years of my life and i still say this has to be one of the most powerful songs you guys have made. Rest in power Tim.
Rest in Power, Tim. I'll miss your and Andrew's passionate back-to-back playing during live shows.
I'll miss you in general. Enjoy your rest, brother.
Wow that last verse... definitely hit hard... I'm not choked up, you're choked up...
Never in my life have I ever replayed a song so much in one day. Can’t wait to see you guys again next month
Andrew Wells part at the end is so beautiful! I'm sure Tim feels blessed to have had such great friends😢
*me casually watching new DGD video*
My 7 year old: *watching over my shoulder, laughing so hard over the visuals that he’s crying*
Just thought it was wholesome, RIP Tim ❤️ good job with this one boys, see ya in Nashville
I love this chorus:
Banking on the fragments of my shadow
Dropping off excuses on the way
Thank god I know the road back home
You’re a battered thief in the night
At best you’re a parasite
Thank god I know the road back home
You’re an outed spook with a knife
Go on and wallow in your spite
I will continue to love and support this band to the end of time. Beautiful song. Tried not to cry but didn’t last long. We miss and love you Tim. ❤🥺😞
Wow, this is literally on a different level. You guys age like fine wine.
What a beautiful ode to Tim, still feels surreal even now.
Wherever you are, rest well my friend. ❤
Our friend*
@@zedb6455 got you bud 🫂
Rest in peace Tim. To one of the absolute greatest bass players to ever do it! 🤘🏻
This band is unbelievably talented.
So glad to hear them back and with another banger (as if this band ever really misses with their tracks). And even with a banger of a song, they manage to put in a lot of heart towards Tim. RIP dude, DGD is clearly putting their souls into this to try and make you proud.
One of their best songs ever made. Can't wait for the next album
So much for always staying united….
Kinda depressing huh?
This is probably one of the most emotional songs they've ever made, and I'm practically in tears listening to this...what a precious treasure this 💖
Man, I will forever remember this band. Just, such a perfect band.
I have zero clue where I’d be in life without this band. Thank you so much. RIP Tim 🥹
Same here bro ❤
“I’ve been facing endless trials” 💪
It’s a crime how few views this video has. To date, as an og fan, this song stands as my favorite. The soul, the implications, the hope. This is it boys.
So glad to still hear Tillian on such banger tracks
Why? He's a womanizer and abuser, and somehow everyone is the band is still okay with it.
@@aarcadee plus he's the worst singer they've had. was really hoping they'd drop him. it's just gross to keep him around.
Not like he posted all the evidence that he was manipulated but you be a true sjw and ignore that
@@SpyKiFTW Couldn't agree more. They'll always have a place as a band that helped get me into the genre but I'm def past the days of being a well and true fan of the band.
@@SpyKiFTWnonsense. Poor trolling
RIP TIM, love u, thanks for everything for being in every moment of my life that I needed u most DGD
After all the difficult times that DGD has gone though, they never ever seize to amaze how they keep releasing banger after banger. Amazing song, amazing band. Love you guys 🤘🏼
I teared up the first time, the second time, the third time.. &Everytime I hear this song... &I listen to DGD religiously.. so that's a lot. I love you guys.. I miss you Tim. This is forever my favorite band of all time. I truly thank you guys for such amazing music to dance & sing my heart out to. Xo🖤🖤🔥
¨DGD always stays united¨ they release a song with this in the lyrics as they kick out their vocal again. 👀
Except this was 8 months ago in tribute to Tim.
Having lost both my uncle and my best friend around the same time Tim passed I couldn't bring myself to hear DGD for a while and this song has actually helped me get to the point where all you have are good memories the music just sounds so victorious I feel it in my soul
Andrew Wells absolutely murdered his part at the end
everything is so surreal about this. my ex showed me this band when mother ship was poppin off and it sucked me. when i was feeling any kind of emotion dgds songs just cradled me. so many memories. thank you for being apart of that tim. u will live on forever in melody and in hearts. rest in paradise
Not are the emotions on this track beatifully conveyed, but we also got a Will vocal feature 😍 RIP Tim forever and always, what an amazing tribute to an amazing man ❤
The pain really never stop..... I felt that.
That part gets to me 😢
Makes me miss my friend Cory .
That last bit of the song was definitely referring to Tim. ❤️🩹
The entire song is an homage to Tim. But the last chorus is Andrew’s personal message to him.
How is this possible? They raise the bar, every single time
Tillian’s angelic voice has me enraptured. RIP Tim; utmost respect
The pain never stops and the world is unforgiving but I wish you were here to watch it burn with me 😭
Idgaf what no one says about tillans past no one could ever replace his voice with dgd shall never end 😢😊😊😊😊😊
That’s a weird way to say “I’m willing to ignore bad shit he does because I like his voice”
Mathematical universal language 🥰
I cried. I legit cried on my first listen. This is soooooooooooo good ❤❤❤ please please never stop making music
Awesome tribute to an awesome person. Rest in power, Mr. Feerick!
On my fifth listen after a few days, I broke down crying. I just listened to Jackpot juicer for the first time last week because I was so heartbroken. Thank all of you for helping me heal through Tim’s passing because he was the big homie
This has undoubtedly been the band of my 20s and I hope you guys continue to forever kick ass from the bottom of my heart. I will always love this band. Rest easy Tim ❤
“Our days in Tokyo, Japan
Those were the best times I ever had”
Big love from Japan.
Go carry on, DGD.
Tilian, Andrew and Jon could never disappoint me. Will too especially when he comes in rapping
dang that ending sequence with andrews voice was a cherry on top. so glad they are adding andrews voice more into their newer songs. provides a great balance between tillians high notes and jons dirty vocals.
Thank you again, DGD, for such a masterpiece.
Blasting your music here in Brazil since 2015.
Can't wait for you to come back!
Rip Tim
I haven't played guitar for eight year's so hearing this after coming back from a shop called "guitar wars" has absolutely wrecked me in a good way rest in peace Tim crying happy tears every time i hear this song cause its just so damn beautiful
They went crazy on this track. I love every single little thing about every bit of this song. Thank you guys. Thank you Tim.
First time I have cried in 20 years…
I can’t wait for this to be on Spotify
Facts I keep refreshing to check
I went there first 😭 hopefully tomorrow lol
The studio master is already on Tidal, it sounds so good
@@JoshuaDoesTechfuck I gotta go hear it. Tidal is so good for those master qualities!!
You can literally listen to it here? Lmao you Spotify nerds are weird
Tim you left such an impact and I still can't believe your gone, introduced my little brother to dgd few year back and last night while we went to get mcdonalds we were blasting this in my car, just for us to start crying. Tim, your gone but never forgotten, left to soon but what u leave behind lives forever. RIP Tim Feerick, Love you dance gavin dance❤
Okay so I think as a band, this showcases of everything great about them. I love that all the members who have done vocals shined one this. Absolutely amazing ❤
This Is The Way. . .🙏
I’m crying just over how much emotion and genuine love the guys put into this. I’ve been lucky to see DGD 8 times since my best friends introduced me to them at 14. I’m 28 now, and they’re still my all time favorite band. The community that surrounds this band is truly unlike anything I’ve seen. Y’all are the ones. DGD forever!!! RIP Tim. You will never be forgotten ❤🤘🏼
rest in peace tim feerick
we will miss u bro bro. see u out there in space my nigga
Jon Mess may be the only man who has ever made me simultaneously rock out and cry at the same time. That "Let's Clap for healing it" verse hit so f**king hard! Glad y'all made this song, RIP Tim ❤
Yep. Everyone talks about Andrew’s verse, and rightfully so, but Jon’s second verse hits hard in the feels too.
32 years on earth and a song has never brought tears to my eyes...until today.
We Love you Tim Ferrick. Rest in Power and DGD will always stay united
they opened with this in Melbourne a few weeks ago and it was amazing. sad because of the story but great because of what theyve channeled the sadness into
Andrew as a more permanent addition is everything. He complements the bands sound so well
This is how you send off someone. RIP to the real one Tim! Hell of a song guys!
I feel so lucky my friend and I had a chance to see them when they toured in Tokyo 2018. I am thinking that's the time they're referencing in the outro. Such a bittersweet song, RIP Tim!
My best friend overdosed a couple days ago. He was cold and his lips were blue. By the grace of God he was resuscitated in the ambulance and is going to be ok. Keep your friends close. Remember what’s important and don’t hold back from saying things you want to say to them.
I can't even describe how good this song is, I'm speechless. Rip Tim, forever in our hearts, brother
The love I have for this band will never be matched, I swear. One of the most talented group of individuals! RIP TIM ❤️
RIP Tim Feerick. May you rest in peace jamming out with the legends.
This song really hits in the feels, about 2 months ago a dear friend i worked witj unfortunately lost a battle with suicide and ive been feeling it since, this song honestly makes me feel so much better, like people understand the pain and grief. Tim is probably smiling down proudly on his buds in DGD, and I only hope Rod's getting down to this stuff upstairs too. RIP fellas.
the greatest band to ever walk this planet earth
Well….
best band to ever grace this earth fr love u guys
Andrew’s part at the end left me absolutely gutted. 😢
Wow… as someone who’s always been on the fence with dgd but liked them..this song sold me and now I will binge :)
Greatest band of all time. No other band does it like DGD. 🙌🏽
Got me crying 😢 such an amazing song! RIP Tim
This song was amazing. I hope this drops on Spotify soon. Thank you guys so much. It was an emotional morning for me listening to this on the way to work.
It’s on spotify now I was waiting as well!
The vocals here are absolutely beautiful, first time hearing this band but I’m already a fan.