In late 2014, he opened for Lenny Kravitz in Europe on his Strut World Tour. In 2015, he played festivals such as Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo. He opened for Glass Animals, and headlined tours in the US and Europe. Drake sampled Gabriel's song "6 8" to create the song “Jungle” on Drake’s album If Your Reading This It's Too Late. In 2016 , he opened Mayer Hawthorne's Man About Town US tour.
Recently, he has signed with Stones Throw Records. Gabriel loves you.
Crawl
Gabriel Garzón-Montano Lyrics
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Work gloves for you
I'm a big red balloon, I love you
Bite you, ripe fruit
What else to do
But kiss your boo boo, I want you
Baby when you crawl around on me
And I'll thank you too, it's true
Lappin' up the whole damn thing love it when you sing, ooh ooh
Broke me, oh me
And I drank from your spoon
I want to bounce you baby, I need you
A cactus, full bloom
Work gloves for you
I'm a big red balloon, I love you
I act a damn fool
Baby when you crawl around on me
And I'll thank you too, it's true
Lappin' up the whole damn thing love it when you sing, ooh ooh
I act a damn fool
Baby when you crawl around on me
And I'll thank you too, it's true
Lappin' up the whole damn thing love it when you sing, ooh ooh
I act a damn fool
Baby when you crawl around on me
And I'll thank you too, it's true
Lappin' up the whole damn thing love it when you sing, ooh ooh
Baby when you crawl around on me
The lyrics to Gabriel Garzón-Montano's "Crawl" are filled with rich imagery and metaphorical statements that are open to interpretation. The opening line, "a cactus, full bloom," sets the tone for the song with its juxtaposition of tough and delicate elements. The cactus is a resilient plant that thrives in harsh conditions, but it is also capable of flowering and producing beauty. The work gloves that follow further emphasize the idea of toughness, while the big red balloon represents the buoyancy and lightness of love.
The lyrics go on to describe the act of biting into ripe fruit, which is a symbol of indulgence and pleasure. The singer then declares their willingness to "kiss your boo boo," suggesting a desire to both nurture and be nurtured in the relationship. As the song progresses, the lyrics become more explicit in their sexual tone. The singer claims to act like a "damn fool" when their partner crawls around on them, suggesting a surrender to passion and desire.
The refrain of the song repeats the lines "baby when you crawl around on me / and I'll thank you too, it's true / lappin' up the whole damn thing love it when you sing, ooh ooh." These lines imply a sense of gratefulness for the pleasure their partner brings, and a willingness to savor and indulge in it fully.
Overall, the lyrics to "Crawl" create a deeply sensual atmosphere that celebrates both the beauty and the wildness of love.
Line by Line Meaning
A cactus, full bloom
My love for you is as prickly but as beautiful as a cactus in full bloom
Work gloves for you
I am willing to do everything to protect you, even if it means putting on work gloves
I'm a big red balloon, I love you
My love for you is as buoyant and full of joy as a big red balloon
Bite you, ripe fruit
You are as tempting and irresistible as a ripe fruit, I want to taste every bit of you
What else to do
There's nothing else to do but give in to my desire for you
But kiss your boo boo, I want you
I want to comfort you in any way I can, even if it means kissing your boo boo
I act a damn fool
I lose myself and become foolish in your presence, I cannot contain my love for you
Baby when you crawl around on me
When you move sensually and provocatively on me, it drives me wild with desire
And I'll thank you too, it's true
I am grateful for every moment spent with you, and I want you to know how much you mean to me
Lappin' up the whole damn thing love it when you sing, ooh ooh
I enjoy every bit of you and your quirks, especially when you sing and make me feel alive
Broke me, oh me
You have broken down my walls and barriers, and I am vulnerable to your every touch
And I drank from your spoon
I am taking in everything you have to offer, like a baby taking milk from a spoon
I want to bounce you baby, I need you
I want to hold you close to me, bounce you in my arms and never let go, I need you in my life
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: GABRIEL GARZON-MONTANO
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Eunice Fonseca
A cactus, full bloom
Work gloves for you
I'm a big red balloon, I love you
Bite you, ripe fruit
What else to do
But kiss your boo boo, I want you
I act a damn fool
Baby when you crawl around on me
And I'll thank you too, it's true
Lappin' up the whole damn thing love it when you sing, ooh ooh
Broke me, oh me
And I drank from your spoon
I want to bounce you baby, I need you
A cactus, full bloom
Work gloves for you
I'm a big red balloon, I love you
I act a damn fool
Baby when you crawl around on me
And I'll thank you too, it's true
Lappin' up the whole damn thing love it when you sing, ooh ooh
I act a damn fool
Baby when you crawl around on me
And I'll thank you too, it's true
Lappin' up the whole damn thing love it when you sing, ooh ooh
I act a damn fool
Baby when you crawl around on me
And I'll thank you too, it's true
Lappin' up the whole damn thing love it when you sing, ooh ooh
Baby when you crawl around on me
J Doherty
This young man is brilliant. I hear so many influences and done so well.
xebio6
@Antonio Del Rio Not influences but similar style: Jordan Rakei, Laneous, Bruno Major
Antonio Del Rio
Can you list some influences? I wanna dig deeper!
Emprende Consciente
Multidisciplinario, me asombra y me acojona a partes iguales. Tiene en sus manos ser la bandera de su propio estilo y eso es lo que lo hace valioso, muy. Que gozada escucharte joder 🙏🏼
Leonardo Suárez
I just wanna say thank you to Stones Throw for all the groovy shit they put in my homepage week after week. You da real MVPs, fellas. Massive props.
Yari
Saw him at a Kali Uchis concert and he was absolutely amazing. Such a great performer. I had to search his music up and now have a new favorite artist to add to my list. ❤️
a free ride when you've already paid
this vibe is so pure.
Katarzyna Sloboda
perfect choreography, wise and delicate <3
Lexi Oye
This is groovy, soulful, and I love it. Ah, I would love to collab with a male vocalist with this kind of rasp and natural pain in the voice. !!
Sofia Petrova
One of the best tracks I've heard nowadays!