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.
Tracking Treasure Down
Gabriel & Dresden Lyrics
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Something I remember
Sharp words push me back, hanging on to anything I can
Anything I can
Why do you tell me only things I want to hear?
Why don't you tell me this could just disappear?
You keep tracking treasure down
At the same time (At the same time)
(Tracking treasure down) Tracking treasure down
(Tracking treasure down) Tracking treasure down
At the same time (At the same time)
Cant stop I'm soaked tonight, wanna find something I believe
Something I believe
Open up, take me in, makes no sense, help me understand
Help me understand
Why do you tell me only things I want to hear?
Why don't you tell me this could just disappear?
You tell me of pirate-ships and fairy-tales
You have me wishing that everything was real
At the same time, at the same time
You keep tracking treasure down
At the same time, at the same time, at the same time
At the same time (At the same time)
At the same time
Why do you tell me only things I want to hear?
Why don't you tell me this could just disappear?
At the same time (At the same time)
You keep tracking treasure down
At the same time (At the same time)
(Tracking treasure down) Tracking treasure down
(Tracking treasure down) Tracking treasure down
At the same time (At the same time)
The song "Tracking Treasure Down" by Gabriel & Dresden is an emotional exploration of the tensions and contradictions in a relationship. The song appears to be told from the perspective of someone who is insecure and uncertain about the future of their relationship. The first verse sets the tone with the lines "Sharp words push me back, hanging onto anything I can," conveying a sense of vulnerability and defensiveness. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "At the same time, you keep tracking treasure down," is simultaneously accusatory and yearning, expressing a desire for honesty and reassurance from the other person in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I know this will be something I remember in my head
I have a feeling that this experience will be very memorable to me.
Sharp words push me back, hanging on to anything I can
Hurtful words are affecting me negatively, and I am trying to hold on to anything I can to stay strong.
Why do you tell me only things I want to hear?
I am suspicious of the person who is only saying what I want to hear.
Why don't you tell me this could just disappear?
I am questioning why the person is not warning me that this situation may not last forever.
At the same time (At the same time)
You keep tracking treasure down
Despite all of the uncertainty and difficulties, this person is still pursuing their goals with determination.
Can't stop I'm soaked tonight, wanna find something I believe
Even though I feel overwhelmed and emotional, I still want to discover something that I can have faith in.
Open up, take me in, makes no sense, help me understand
I am trying to be receptive to new ideas, even if they don't immediately make sense to me, and I need help to fully comprehend them.
You tell me of pirate-ships and fairy-tales
You have me wishing that everything was real
The person is telling me fantastical stories and making me feel nostalgic for a time when everything seemed magical and possible.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Cloud9
Written by: David Dresden, Josh Damon Gabriel, Molly Bancroft, Josh Gabriel
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