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.
Shallow
Gabe Dixon Band Lyrics
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Said she really liked my car
Said, have you been to Hollywood and do you know some movie stars?
All the time she's talking to me
She's looking 'round to see
If there is anybody more important here than me
I'm looking for a deeper well to sink in.
Love should be a river that floods into the sea
[Chorus]
Shallow so shallow is this all there is?
Shallow so shallow there must be more than this.
But I'm a walking contradiction
Point the finger back at me
I should probably read a book but I like watching MTV
Getting caught up in the feeding frenzy
I wonder will it ever stop?
But put it there in front of me I guarantee I'm gonna watch.
I'm looking for a deeper well to sink in
A haven for my heart to dwell, I'm thinking
Isn't it ironic I feel like I could drown.
[Chorus]
I'm looking for a deeper well to sink in
A haven for my heart to dwell, I'm thinking
Love should be a river that floods into the sea.
[Chorus]
Shallow so shallow so shallow so shallow
Shallow so shallow so shallow so shallow
Shallow so shallow so shallow so shallow
In Gabe Dixon's song Shallow, he sings about his desire for deeper connections and more meaningful experiences in his life. The opening stanza describes a conversation he has with a woman who is more interested in his social status and connections than in him as a person. Dixon feels a sense of emptiness in this encounter, realizing that he wants more depth in his relationships and interactions. He longs to find a deeper well to sink into, a haven for his heart to dwell, and he sees love as a river that should flood into the sea. He believes that there must be more to life than shallow conversations and superficial connections.
In the second stanza, Dixon describes himself as a walking contradiction. He recognizes that part of him enjoys watching mindless entertainment like MTV, even though he knows he should spend his time on more worthwhile pursuits like reading books. He also acknowledges that he can get caught up in the feeding frenzy of popular culture and wonders if it will ever stop. Despite these contradictions, Dixon knows that he wants more out of life than what he sees around him. He has a sense of irony about the fact that he feels like he could drown in this shallow world, even as he longs to find a deeper well to sink into.
Overall, Dixon's lyrics in Shallow express a sense of discontent with the shallow nature of much of modern society. He recognizes the contradictions within himself but ultimately seeks more depth, meaning, and connection in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
First she said she liked my style of music
She complimented my music taste at the beginning
Said she really liked my car
She expressed an admiration for my car
Said, have you been to Hollywood and do you know some movie stars?
She inquired about my connections to Hollywood and movie stars
All the time she's talking to me
Throughout our conversation
She's looking 'round to see
She's scanning the room
If there is anybody more important here than me
If there is someone more significant than me present
I'm looking for a deeper well to sink in.
I'm yearning for a more profound connection
A haven for my heart to dwell, I'm thinking
A place for my heart to feel safe and secure
Love should be a river that floods into the sea
I believe love should flow abundantly
Shallow so shallow is this all there is?
Is this as deep as it gets? Is there nothing more meaningful?
Shallow so shallow there must be more than this.
There has to be more depth to love and relationships
But I'm a walking contradiction
I'm full of inner conflict
Point the finger back at me
I'm responsible for my own actions and choices
I should probably read a book but I like watching MTV
I know I should read more intellectual content, but I prefer watching mindless TV
Getting caught up in the feeding frenzy
Getting engulfed in the hype of something
I wonder will it ever stop?
I question if the frenzy will cease
But put it there in front of me I guarantee I'm gonna watch.
However, if it's readily available to me, I'll still indulge
Isn't it ironic I feel like I could drown.
It's ironic that I'm seeking a deeper well of emotions, but I feel overwhelmed
Shallow so shallow so shallow so shallow
Repetition of the chorus
Shallow so shallow so shallow so shallow
Repetition of the chorus
Shallow so shallow so shallow so shallow
Repetition of the chorus
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WAYNE KIRKPATRICK, GABE DIXON
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