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.
Fruitflies
Gabriel Garzón-Montano Lyrics
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We are all so tired of walking
But we can't find the way back home
Like fruitflies in the breeze, ill at ease
We try so hard to fight it
But we can't change the way the wind blows
We can't change the way the wind blows
No, we can't find the way back home
And while we try to sleep, forgotten dreams
They beg of us to count them
So we back and forth with the sheep
Our cloudy coats, they gleam
How we bleat
Afraid to up and wander
Let the wolf get you while you're alone
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
No, we can't find a way back home
A million pairs of feet, getting weak
We are oh so tired of walking
But we can't find the way back home
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
No, we can't find the way back home
The lyrics to Gabriel Garzón-Montano's song "Fruitflies" explore the idea of feeling lost and unable to find one's way back home. The repetition of "a million pairs of feet, getting weak" emphasizes the exhaustion and weariness of the situation. Despite the longing to return home, the singer acknowledges that they "can't change the way the wind blows" and are essentially helpless to their circumstances.
The metaphor of fruitflies in the breeze adds to the sense of being adrift and uncertain, unable to control their direction or fate. Even as they try to sleep, they are plagued by forgotten dreams that ask to be remembered. The mention of sheep and wolves adds to the sense of vulnerability and danger in the unknown. The repeated refrain of "can't find a way back home" highlights the frustration and desperation of the singer.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fruitflies" convey a sense of being lost and helpless in the face of external forces. The repetition of phrases and imagery creates a dreamlike quality that further emphasizes the sense of uncertainty and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
A million pairs of feet, getting weak
We are all so tired of walking
We are all so tired of walking
But we can't find the way back home
Like fruitflies in the breeze, ill at ease
We try so hard to fight it
We try so hard to fight it
But we can't change the way the wind blows
Can't find a way back home
We can't change the way the wind blows
We can't change the way the wind blows
No, we can't find the way back home
And while we try to sleep, forgotten dreams
They beg of us to count them
They beg of us to count them
So we back and forth with the sheep
So we back and forth with the sheep
Our cloudy coats, they gleam
How we bleat
Afraid to up and wander
Afraid to up and wander
Let the wolf get you while you're alone
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
No, we can't find the way back home
A million pairs of feet, getting weak
We are oh so tired of walking
We are oh so tired of walking
But we can't find the way back home
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
No, we can't find the way back home
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: GABRIEL GARZON-MONTANO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Wiktor Weremczuk
Fruitflies
Gabriel Garzón Montano
A million pairs of feet, getting weak
We are all so tired of walking
But we can't find the way back home
Like fruitflies in the breeze, ill at ease
We try so hard to fight it
But we can't change the way the wind blows
Can't find a way back home
We can't change the way the wind blows
No, we can't find the way back home
And while we try to sleep, forgotten dreams
They beg of us to count them
So we back and forth with the sheep
Our cloudy coats, they gleam
How we bleat
Afraid to up and wander
Let the wolf get you while you're alone
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
No, we can't find a way back home
A million pairs of feet, getting weak
We are oh so tired of walking
But we can't find the way back home
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
No, we can't find the way back home
Eve Loesch
Lyrics
A million pairs of feet, getting weak
We are all so tired of walking
But we can't find the way back home
Like fruitflies in the breeze, ill at ease
We try so hard to fight it
But we can't change the way the wind blows
Can't find a way back home
We can't change the way the wind blows
No, we can't find the way back home
And while we try to sleep, forgotten dreams
They beg of us to count them
So we back and forth with the sheep
Our cloudy coats, they gleam
How we bleat
Afraid to up and wander
Let the wolf get you while you're alone
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
No, we can't find a way back home
A million pairs of feet, getting weak
We are oh so tired of walking
But we can't find the way back home
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
No, we can't find the way back home
Allison.G
A million pairs of feet, getting weak
We are all so tired of walking
But we can't find the way back home
Like fruitflies in the breeze, ill at ease
We try so hard to fight it
But we can't change the way the wind blows
Can't find a way back home
We can't change the way the wind blows
No, we can't find the way back home
And while we try to sleep, forgotten dreams
They beg of us to count them
So we back and forth with the sheep
Our cloudy coats, they gleam
How we bleat
Afraid to up and wander
Let the wolf get you while you're alone
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
No, we can't find a way back home
A million pairs of feet, getting weak
We are oh so tired of walking
But we can't find the way back home
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
No, we can't find the way back home
[CK9C] ChaoticCanineCulture
Gabriel is honestly a musical genius
Daniel Gregory
early stuff good new stuff meh
Tetsuo
I can’t believe I found this song again…I’m actually about to cry bro. I was 16 when I found this song and I lost it, thank whoever is out there who brought this back to me❤️🩹😭
Wiktor Weremczuk
Fruitflies
Gabriel Garzón Montano
A million pairs of feet, getting weak
We are all so tired of walking
But we can't find the way back home
Like fruitflies in the breeze, ill at ease
We try so hard to fight it
But we can't change the way the wind blows
Can't find a way back home
We can't change the way the wind blows
No, we can't find the way back home
And while we try to sleep, forgotten dreams
They beg of us to count them
So we back and forth with the sheep
Our cloudy coats, they gleam
How we bleat
Afraid to up and wander
Let the wolf get you while you're alone
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
No, we can't find a way back home
A million pairs of feet, getting weak
We are oh so tired of walking
But we can't find the way back home
Can't find a way back home
Can't find a way back home
No, we can't find the way back home
Keith Klassen
I don't think that "back and forth with the sheep" is wrong per se, but I'd say an equally valid interpretation is "beckon forth with the sheep".
Jordyn Moye-Sledge
I love this song so much just his unique sound and voice is just absolutely amazing and I can't wait to hear more from him honestly ❤️
jesse bridges
The synth & progression of piano go so well together😍 genius
Henry Munoz
jesse bridges COYG!!
Sean Silveria
this song is so playful the beat and deep and dark in its meaning.. modern masterpiece inspiring
Creee I
I so love this song!!♥️♥️♥️