Daan Stuyven (guitar)
Geoffry Burton (guitar)
Otti Van Der Werf (bass guitar)
Isolde Lasoen (drums)
Jeroen Swinnen (synthesizer)
Jo Hermans (trumpet)
Gabriel
Daan Lyrics
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or jump down the well.
Got no one to save unless I know them too well
So please don't you ask me to play Gabriel
or a guardian angel to keep you from hell.
No whiter then your flags
No hens calling upon your shipwrecked deck
No keeper in your net or a new Bernadette.
I ain't Gabriel
Gabriel Gabriel Gabriel
I ain't no Soddam no Gomorrah no A no B no plan
No Buddha no Bermuda or invisible man
Sun after your rain or son that was lost
A usable connection or a friend of your judge
No late bar getaway car
or a very close friend you will push just too far
If I might have been there done that
You made your wish upon a bad star
No Gabriel
Gabriel Gabriel Gabriel
Gabriel Gabriel Gabriel
Gabriel
I never harvest a story
or jump down the well.
I got no one to save unless I know them too well
So please don't you ask me to play Gabriel
or a guardian angel to keep you from your hell.
No whiter then your flags
No hens calling upon your shipwrecked deck
No keeper in your net or a new Bernadette.
I ain't
Gabriel Gabriel Gabriel
Gabriel Gabriel Gabriel
Gabriel Gabriel
In Daan's song "Gabriel", the lyrics seem to reveal the singer's reluctance to act as a savior or guardian angel for someone who they do not know well enough. The use of religious references such as Gabriel, Buddha, and invisible man, suggests that the singer is trying to emphasize the idea that they are not a divine being, nor do they have the power to save someone from their own hell. The lyrics "no keeper in your net or a new Bernadette" further emphasizes the idea that the singer does not wish to be tied down or held responsible for someone else's problems.
The repetition of the name Gabriel throughout the song, emphasizes the singer's refusal to be labeled as a divine being, as well as their desire to distance themselves from any sort of religious expectations or beliefs. The use of the phrase "harvest a story" may also suggest that the singer is wary of people who may try to use them for their own personal gain or to benefit their own stories.
Overall, the lyrics to "Gabriel" seem to convey a sense of detachment and skepticism towards the idea of being someone else's savior or guardian angel, possibly stemming from a fear of being taken advantage of or held responsible for someone else's problems.
Line by Line Meaning
I never harvest a story
I do not seek out or create stories to tell
or jump down the well.
I do not recklessly throw myself into dangerous situations
Got no one to save unless I know them too well
I am not a hero or savior, I only help those I have a close connection with
So please don't you ask me to play Gabriel
Do not expect me to act as an angel or savior
or a guardian angel to keep you from hell.
I cannot protect you from the consequences of your actions
No whiter then your flags
I have no claim to moral superiority
No hens calling upon your shipwrecked deck
I cannot come to your aid in dire situations
No keeper in your net or a new Bernadette.
I am not your protector or your ally
I ain't Gabriel
I am not the angel Gabriel, nor do I possess his qualities
Gabriel Gabriel Gabriel
Emphasizing again that I am not Gabriel
I ain't no Soddam no Gomorrah no A no B no plan
I am not a symbol of destruction or divine judgement
No Buddha no Bermuda or invisible man
I am not a religious or mythical figure
Sun after your rain or son that was lost
I am not a beacon of hope or a familial comfort
A usable connection or a friend of your judge
I am not a useful contact or an ally in legal matters
No late bar getaway car
I am not someone who can aid in escaping consequences
or a very close friend you will push just too far
I cannot tolerate being taken advantage of, even by close friends
If I might have been there done that
I may have had similar experiences, but I cannot solve your problems for you
You made your wish upon a bad star
You have made poor decisions and must face the consequences
Gabriel Gabriel Gabriel
Emphasizing again that I am not Gabriel
Gabriel Gabriel Gabriel
Final emphasis that I am not Gabriel
Contributed by Jordyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.