Their song "All Will Be Well" off of the 2005 EP Live at World Cafe rose to moderate prominence when it was used in promos for the NBC show Conviction.
The band released their debut album for Fantasy Records, The Gabe Dixon Band, in August 2008. In its initial days of release, it has received praise from the music press and fellow artists. The band toured the United States from Aug 2008 through Nov 2008 with native New Yorker turned Canadian resident, newcomer Justin Nozuka.
The song Find My Way was the opening track to the film The Proposal (2009) starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.
Gabe Dixon is also currently a member of the band Supertramp (as of Fall, 2010).
Gabe's solo album, One Spark, will be released on August 23, 2011. The album is produced by Marshall Altman and will feature a duet with Alison Krauss.
NOW
Gabe Dixon Band Lyrics
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Baggy pants and flowers in your hair
Pockets full of poppy seeds
You're smiling there
You're wearing your beads
But I'm anticipating something of a wild child
To be revealed.
If only I could steal one glimpse of your loveliness,
I'd be satisfied.
You know that I want you
So would you please allow?
There's never been a better time than now.
Looking so sweet so innocent,
You could fool the sharpest eyes
But I'm not so ignorant
Of what it is you try to hide.
We're all just creatures on a rolling ball off course.
Of course we need the love.
Let me tell you I've got love,
You've got love,
We all got it baby.
Ooh sometimes it's hard to see but
I will guarantee it's there.
You know that I want you
So would you please allow?
There's never been a better time than now.
Some days I get a little crazed
Thinking about the ways
That you amaze the hell out of me.
And then the time it passes by
Like southbound birds in a winter sky
And I face forward and wonder why, wonder why.
You know that I want you
So would you please allow?
There's never been a better time than now.
There's never been a better time than now.
The lyrics of Gabe Dixon Band's song "Now" describe the singer's infatuation with a free-spirited woman with flowers in her hair and poppy seeds in her pockets. The singer anticipates that behind her innocent appearance lies a wild child waiting to be revealed. He longs to catch a glimpse of her fiery nature and promises to love her unconditionally, despite her imperfections. The song also touches upon the existential theme of human mortality, reminding listeners that life is short and that love should be embraced in the present moment.
The lyrics of "Now" are characterized by vivid imagery, poetic language, and emotional depth. They capture the feelings of longing, desire, and existential angst that are familiar to many people. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a popular choice for live performances and have helped it become a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you there,
The singer notices someone in the distance.
Baggy pants and flowers in your hair
The person is wearing loose clothing and has flowers in their hair.
Pockets full of poppy seeds
The person has poppy seeds in their pockets.
You're smiling there
The person is smiling.
You're wearing your beads
The person is wearing beads.
But I'm anticipating something of a wild child
The singer expects the person to be a free spirit.
To be revealed.
The singer expects the person to show their true nature soon.
If only I could steal one glimpse of your loveliness,
The artist desires to see the person's beauty.
Your fiery lioness
The artist imagines the person to be passionate and fierce.
I'd be satisfied.
Seeing the person would make the artist happy.
You know that I want you
The singer is attracted to the person.
So would you please allow?
The artist is asking for permission to pursue the person.
There's never been a better time than now.
The singer believes it's the perfect time to act on their feelings.
Looking so sweet so innocent,
The person appears innocent and kind.
You could fool the sharpest eyes
The person's innocence could deceive anyone.
But I'm not so ignorant
The artist is aware that the person is hiding something.
Of what it is you try to hide.
The artist doesn't know exactly what the person is hiding, but they know the person is secretive.
We're all just creatures on a rolling ball off course.
Everyone is trying to find their way in life.
Of course we need the love.
Love is a fundamental need for everyone.
Let me tell you I've got love,
The artist has love to give.
You've got love,
The person has love too.
We all got it baby.
Everyone has love within them.
Ooh sometimes it's hard to see but
Love can be difficult to recognize at times.
I will guarantee it's there.
The artist is certain that love is present, even when it's hard to see.
Some days I get a little crazed
The singer feels overwhelmed at times.
Thinking about the ways
The singer is reflecting on various scenarios.
That you amaze the hell out of me.
The person's actions leave the singer in awe.
And then the time it passes by
Time goes by quickly.
Like southbound birds in a winter sky
Time passes by quickly, like migrating birds.
And I face forward and wonder why, wonder why.
The singer wonders why time goes by so quickly.
There's never been a better time than now.
The singer reiterates that it's the perfect time to pursue the person.
There's never been a better time than now.
The song ends with the repeated message that now is the best time to act on love.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gabriel Barry Dixon
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