In 2001, Josh and Dave joined forces under the now legendary Gabriel & Dresden moniker. Within their 6 years of collaboration, Gabriel & Dresden scored 19 number 1 Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play remixes and tracks, made three DJ-mixed compilation albums, an artist album and won seven International Dance Music Awards. Their tracks 'Arcadia', 'Dangerous Power', 'Let Go', 'Tracking Treasure Down' Andain "Beautiful Things" and numerous other masterpieces have turned into some of EDM’s biggest classics. 'As The Rush Comes', by their Motorcycle alias with Jes Brieden, they won the IDMA award for 'Best Progressive Trance Track' as well as peaking at #11 on the official UK top40 charts. The G&D treatment, through remixes and interpretations, was given to tracks by The Killers, Annie Lenox, Sarah McLachlan, Dido, Tiësto, Paul Oakenfold and Way Out West, making their sound cross borders from trance and progressive with pop, indie and soul sensibilities.
In 2008 After 6+ years of hits and and awards, both guys felt it was time for something new and took a break from Gabriel & Dresden to focus on their individual careers. Inspiration came flowing with the new tide. After the split, Josh Gabriel set up his own label, 'Different Pieces' and focused on his Winter Kills and Andain projects. On his album 'Eight', Josh intertwined techno and house into pieces of pure electronic bliss. In the meantime, Dave Dresden took charge of the dancefloor with his Dresden & Johnston project and spawned a US radio hit in the song 'Keep Faith' and "That Day" (with Nadia Ali on lead vocals), as well as remixes for the likes of Owl City, Nadia Ali, BT and The Crystal Method. But you simply can't stop musical synergy.
As 2010 came to an end, Gabriel and Dresden decided to go back to their roots and reunite at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles for New Year’s Eve 2011. Their return behind the decks showed that after two and a half years apart, nothing really changed. Gabriel & Dresden's comeback marks one of the most notable moments in EDM this year, finally answering the call of millions of dance lovers. With gigs at some of the world's biggest festivals, clubs and events planned and a new compilation in the making, Gabriel & Dresden are all set to do what they love most: celebrate music. And we're all invited.
Promises
Gabriel & Dresden Lyrics
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The world seems so small to us
Never say that we are just friends
This can't be how our story ends
I wonder what keeps us so lovely
But your feelings are a mystery
But I've ever take the route alone
Did you feel the need for go?
That's the moment I've been waiting for
So if we fall in love
Promise not to give up on me
and we will be so happy
The lyrics of Gabriel & Dresden's song "Promises" speak of a deep connection between two people who are unsure about where they stand in each other's lives, but are willing to explore their feelings and take a chance on love. The singer expresses their love and admiration for the other person, and how being with them makes the world seem smaller and more manageable. At the same time, the singer acknowledges that their relationship is not clearly defined, and that their feelings are a mystery to them.
The second verse sees the singer questioning why they feel so strongly about this person, and pondering what makes them so compatible. They recall a time when the other person came to visit them, but wonder if there was an underlying purpose for their visit that went unspoken. Nevertheless, the singer is willing to take a leap of faith and fall in love with this person, and asks them to promise not to give up on them if they do.
Overall, the lyrics of "Promises" convey a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability, but also a willingness to take risks and open oneself up to love. The song is a testament to the power of human connection and the courage needed to pursue a deeper emotional connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the feeling when i'm with you
Being around you fills me with joy and happiness
The world seems so small to us
When we're together, the problems of the world feel small and insignificant
Never say that we are just friends
Our relationship is more meaningful than just friendship
This can't be how our story ends
Our story deserves a better ending than this
I wonder what keeps us so lovely
I'm curious about what makes our relationship so special
But your feelings are a mystery
I don't understand how you truly feel about me
You took the road to my home
You made an effort to be near me
But I've ever take the route alone
I've always been alone on this journey
Did you feel the need for go?
Did you have a reason for leaving?
That's the moment I've been waiting for
I've been anticipating this moment of clarity
So if we fall in love
If we start to have romantic feelings for each other
Promise not to give up on me
Promise to stick by my side through thick and thin
and we will be so happy
If we commit to each other, we'll find true happiness together
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: João Gabriel Moura, Milena De Souza, Matteo Geovane
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jaredmalerin
Woke up today in casts of blue
And helplessly pretending
We'll get better over time
Quit bars and chains, the road anew
I got away still under you
So please don't make more promises to me
And please don't take everything from me
And I will breathe in every word you mean
If you could please promise them to me
Oh oh oh
Fell on the way to getting through
Collect the days of bad things, so it's better all the time
I never notice shades and hues
Away and safe still under you
So please don't make more promises to me
And please don't take everything from me
And I will breathe in every word you mean
If you could please promise them to me
Oh oh oh
So please don't make more promises to me
And please don't take everything from me
And I will breathe in every word you mean
If you could please promise them to me
Haseeb
Her voice will always be one of the most beautiful things....
John Fung
She sing an sing called beautiful things
Romario Thartori
haha dat reference
jaredmalerin
Woke up today in casts of blue
And helplessly pretending
We'll get better over time
Quit bars and chains, the road anew
I got away still under you
So please don't make more promises to me
And please don't take everything from me
And I will breathe in every word you mean
If you could please promise them to me
Oh oh oh
Fell on the way to getting through
Collect the days of bad things, so it's better all the time
I never notice shades and hues
Away and safe still under you
So please don't make more promises to me
And please don't take everything from me
And I will breathe in every word you mean
If you could please promise them to me
Oh oh oh
So please don't make more promises to me
And please don't take everything from me
And I will breathe in every word you mean
If you could please promise them to me
Arti Bacardi
2021 and still jamming to this!
Zuriel
Absolutely Amazing, her voice and the melody flow together so well it's great. The effects fit perfectly for the song, have this stuck in my head!
Adam Marshall
3:08... Goosebumps every time....
spaniel_dad
2:40 that bass/synth sounds like pure g&d. good to see them back!!!
shortyxshort
i seriously can't stop listening to this song. it really puts me in a trance..!!!!
JurekBogdanowicz
This is one of the best tunes. This only makes me smile, but i get so happy :)