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.
Rise Up
Gabriel & Dresden Lyrics
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But I can't believe we′re through
They say that time's a healer
And I'm better without you
It′s gonna take time I know
But I′ll get over you
Look at my life
I have seen them fall apart
Now I'm ready to rise again
Just look at my hopes
Look at my dreams
I′m building bridges from these scenes
Now I'm ready to rise again
Caught up in my thinking, yeah
Like a prisoner in my mind
You pose so many questions
But the truth was hard to find
I better think twice I know
That I′ll get over you
Look at my life
Look at my heart
I have seen them fall apart
But now I'm ready to rise again
Just look at my hopes
Look at my dreams
I′m building bridges from these scenes
Now I'm ready to rise again
Much time has passed between us
Do you still think of me at all?
My world of broken promises
Now you won't catch me when I fall
Look at my life
Look at my heart
I have seen them fall apart
But now I′m ready to rise again
Just look at my hopes
Look at my dreams
I′m building bridges from these scenes
Now I'm ready to rise again
Im gonna look at my life
Yes im gonna rise
Make it all right im gonna be
Do i wanna be yeah baby
Ye-ah! Ye-ah!
(Im gonna make it all right)
(Im gonna make it all right)
(Im gonna make it all right)
The lyrics of Gabriel & Dresden's "Rise Up" reflect someone who has just gone through a break-up and is struggling to come to terms with it. They know that it's over, but they can't quite believe that the relationship is really finished. The singer acknowledges that time is a healer, and that they will eventually get over their ex-partner, but it's going to take some time.
The chorus of the song is about the singer's determination to move on from the break-up. They want to rebuild their life, their hopes and their dreams, and they are ready to start again. The song uses metaphors of falling apart and building bridges to convey the idea of moving on from a difficult period in one's life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rise Up" are about hope and resilience in the face of adversity. They encourage the listener to keep pushing forward, even when things get tough. The song is upbeat and catchy, which helps to reinforce the message of positivity and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that it's over
Acknowledging the end of a romantic relationship
But I can't believe we're through
Struggling to accept the reality of the breakup
They say that time's a healer
Recognizing the common advice that time can help relieve heartbreak
And I'm better without you
Finding some positives in life without the ex-partner
It's gonna take time I know
Realizing that moving on will be a slow process
But I'll get over you
Having hope for the future
Look at my life
Reflecting on one's past experiences
Look at my heart
Considering one's emotions and feelings
I have seen them fall apart
Acknowledging past difficulties and challenges faced
Now I'm ready to rise again
Feeling prepared to face new challenges and move forward
Just look at my hopes
Believing in a positive future
Look at my dreams
Aspirations for a better life and future
I'm building bridges from these scenes
Creating a new life from past experiences
Caught up in my thinking, yeah
Feeling overwhelmed by one's own thoughts and emotions
Like a prisoner in my mind
Feeling trapped by one's own thoughts and emotions
You pose so many questions
Feeling uncertain about the ex-partner's intentions and feelings
But the truth was hard to find
Struggling to find clarity and understanding in the situation
I better think twice I know
Realizing the need to rethink past actions and decisions
That I'll get over you
Having hope for the future, despite the present difficulties
Much time has passed between us
Acknowledging the passage of time since the breakup
Do you still think of me at all?
Wondering about the ex-partner's thoughts and feelings
My world of broken promises
Feeling let down by past promises and hopes
Now you won't catch me when I fall
Feeling confident in one's own ability to handle difficult situations, without relying on the ex-partner
I'm gonna look at my life
Reaffirming the focus on personal growth and self-reflection
Yes, I'm gonna rise
Embracing the challenge of moving forward and rising above past difficulties
Make it all right, I'm gonna be
Believing in a positive future, despite present challenges
Do I wanna be, yeah baby
Affirming one's own desires and aspirations
Ye-ah! Ye-ah!
Expressing enthusiasm and determination
(I'm gonna make it all right)
Repeating the affirmation for emphasis
(I'm gonna make it all right)
Repeating the affirmation for emphasis
(I'm gonna make it all right)
Repeating the affirmation for emphasis
Writer(s): David Dresden, Josh Damon Gabriel
Contributed by Eliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sean
Awesome track! I have a lot of respect for Gabriel & Dresden for keeping the emotion in their productions, regardless of bpm, genre, etc...
Jimmy Wadman
love it when i find a track in the electronic genre these days when all the comments are positive. very well deserved!
tkmkirill
Oh yeah, still have their own sound! Awesome!
thomsen222
I love it! How on earth can anybody dislike this track. Sick world......
evennes1
Finally something that sound like G&D !
clarkman2126
proggressive! with a deadmau5 vibe to it, big like
Chris Farrell
Great tune! been looking for something like this after discovering arcadia
gilbert delacampagne
Excellent !!!!!!!
gilbert delacampagne
I agree Awesome !!!!! :)
Nana Pink
Awesome !!!