Gus has stated in interviews that the first four songs were written while he was in an unhealthy relationship, until “Coax and Botany” which is about his first date with Jess. “Nomadicon” is about him regretfully coming to terms with what he now recognises as acts of emotional abuse and manipulation...
[Verse 1]
Look at this for carelessness, it's strenuous to sell
Of lacking rest, but I can’t stop obsessing with myself
When I come back, you'll think that I've been solo for a spell
Oh, you don’t know me so well
[Chorus]
I hate it that I hurt you just for fun
It tasted like the perfect medicine
'Cause I'm elated over birds to make
Turn sneaky snake just for her
I didn't mean to take you for a spin
But I just need an angel by my hip
'Cause I'm completed when you bruise above
Abusive, I love the use of you
[Verse 2]
Your eyes are deep, for I can't see a stare right where I stood
Privacy is kind to me, I care just like a crook
You lie to me and hiding hopes despite what get me hooked
But I already decide them
[Chorus]
I hate it that I hurt you just for fun
It tasted like the perfect medicine
'Cause I’m elated over birds to make
Turn sneaky snake just for her
I didn’t mean to take you for a spin
But I just need an angel by my hip
'Cause I’m completed when you bruise above
Abusive, I love the use of you
[Bridge]
Nomad, right I come back home, back
To Laguna Coast, I'm chasing through a hole
Oh, no more
Nomad, right I come back home, back
To Laguna Coast, I'm gazing through a hole
Oh, no more
[Chorus]
I hate it that I hurt you just for fun
It tasted like the perfect medicine
'Cause I’m elated over birds to make
Turn sneaky snake just for her
I didn't mean to take you for a spin
But I just need an angel by my hip
'Cause I'm completed when you bruise above
Abusive, I love the use of you
Nomadicon was written by Gus Dapperton.
Nomadicon was produced by Gus Dapperton.
Gus Dapperton released Nomadicon on Fri Apr 19 2019.