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.
World On Fire
Gabriel & Dresden Lyrics
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You're not alone in this story's pages
The night has fallen amongst the living and the dying
And I try to hold it in
Yeah I try to hold it in
World's on fire
It's more than I can handle
I try to pull my share
Try to bring more
More than I can handle
Bring it to the table
Bring what I am able
I watch the heavens, but I find no calling
Something I can do to change what's coming
Stay close to me while the sky is falling
Don't wanna be left alone (don't wanna be alone)
The world's on fire
It's more than I can handle
Dive into the water, try to pull my share
Try to bring more
More than I can handle
Bring it to the table
Bring what I am able
Hearts break, hearts mend
Love still hurts
Visions clash, planes crash
Still there's talk of
Saving souls, still the cold
Is closing in on us
We part the veil on our killer's son
Stray from the straight line on this short run
The more we take, the less we become
A fortunate one that means less for some
World's on fire
It's more than I can handle
Dive into the water, try to pull my share
Try to bring more
More than I can handle
Bring it to the table
Bring what I am able
The world's on fire
It's more than I can handle
Dive into the water, try to pull my share
Try to bring more
More than I can handle
Bring it to the table
Bring what I am able
The lyrics to Gabriel & Dresden's song "World On Fire" are centered around the idea of living in a chaotic world and feeling overwhelmed by the weight of the problems one faces. The tone of the song is somber and reflective, with the lyrics expressing a sense of hopelessness as the singer watches the world around them burn. The opening lines, "Hearts are worn in these dark ages, you're not alone in this story's pages," convey a sense of shared struggle and hardship, as if to say that everyone is affected by the world's problems. As the night falls, the singer tries to keep their emotions in check, but they can't contain the feelings of despair that are overwhelming them.
The chorus of the song, "World's on fire, it's more than I can handle, dive into the water, try to pull my share, try to bring more, more than I can handle, bring it to the table, bring what I am able," suggests a call to action, an urging to do something, anything, to address the problems of the world. However, the singer also acknowledges that they can only do so much, and the problems facing the world may be too much for any one person to handle. The imagery of diving into water evokes a sense of baptism, perhaps suggesting a need to be reborn in the face of the difficulties of the world.
The final lines of the song, "The more we take, the less we become, a fortunate one that means less for some," speak to the idea of privilege and how some people are advantaged at the expense of others. The singer recognizes that even as they try to make a positive difference, their efforts may come at the cost of others. The vision of the world on fire is a powerful metaphor for the chaos and turmoil of modern life, and the lyrics suggest that in the face of that chaos, we can only do our best to try to make things better.
Line by Line Meaning
Hearts are worn in these dark ages
People are emotionally exhausted in this difficult time period
You're not alone in this story's pages
Others are also experiencing hardship and struggling to persevere
The night has fallen amongst the living and the dying
The darkness of despair affects everyone, regardless of their status or circumstances
And I try to hold it in
The artist is attempting to suppress their overwhelming emotions
World's on fire
The world is in a state of chaos and turmoil
It's more than I can handle
The singer feels overwhelmed and unequipped to deal with the problems they are facing
Dive into the water
The singer seeks a way to escape from the troubles of the world
I try to pull my share
Despite feeling unequipped, the artist tries to contribute to positive change in the world
Try to bring more
The artist aspires to make a greater impact, but struggles to do so
Bring it to the table
The artist wants to contribute their ideas and actions towards solving the world's problems
Bring what I am able
The singer recognizes their limitations and can only contribute what they are capable of
I watch the heavens, but I find no calling
The artist is searching for a purpose or direction in life, but feels lost
Something I can do to change what's coming
The singer wants to make a positive impact on the future, but feels helpless
Stay close to me while the sky is falling
The singer asks for emotional support during trying times
Don't wanna be left alone (don't wanna be alone)
The singer fears isolation and desires companionship and connection
Hearts break, hearts mend
Love can be both wonderful and painful
Love still hurts
Despite its beauty, love can cause intense emotional pain
Visions clash, planes crash
Conflict and destruction abound in the world
Still there's talk of
Despite the problems, people continue to discuss solutions and hope for positive change
Saving souls, still the cold
People are still trying to help others and bring warmth to the heartless world
Is closing in on us
The darkness and despair are becoming more prevalent and overwhelming
We part the veil on our killer's son
The artist is discussing the human tendency to cause destruction and harm, even to their own offspring
Stray from the straight line on this short run
People often choose to ignore morality and ethics in pursuit of personal gain, even though their time on earth is brief
The more we take, the less we become
Greed and selfishness destroy a person's character and lead to spiritual emptiness
A fortunate one that means less for some
One person's wealth or success often comes at the expense of others' wellbeing or happiness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: REID PKA I-ROY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Rabling vandam
a very darkness song ;D
Baggins1985
Wow
viken
this is junkie xl remix