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.
The Game
Gabriel Garzón-Montano Lyrics
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Afraid you ain't got the tight game
Do you feel just a little too plain
You compare yourself to whats his name
So you jump through a gang of rings
Bloody murder as we point the way
Huffin' and puffin' all day
Find love in a special way
Hustle called day to day
Have heart like a tangerine
Have heart like a tangerine
Find love in a special way
Hustle called day to day
Have heart like a tangerine
Have heart like a tangerine
And we bite with stolen teeth
Clattering in finery
Baseness glimmers all day, we're going
Crazy over shiny things
Jokers in a marketplace
Punish virtues and forgive mistakes
Command yourself or obey
Damaged goods around the way
Find love in a special way
Hustle called day to day
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
Find love in a special way
Hustle called day to day
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
Find love in a special way
Hustle called day to day
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
Find love in a special way
Hustle called day to day
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
The lyrics of Gabriel and Cecilia's song A Game are about the pressure and struggle of comparison and competition in life. The lyrics describe someone who worries about everything, feels plain and inadequate, and constantly compares themselves to others. The lines "Afraid you ain't got the tight game" and "You compare yourself to what's his name" convey this theme of comparison and competition.
The song goes on to describe how we try to overcome these feelings and pressures. We jump through a gang of rings, huff and puff all day, and play a "trife aristocratic game". The line "clattering in finery" illustrates the idea of putting on a show and presenting ourselves in a certain way, even if it's not entirely genuine. The chorus provides a solution to the struggle, advising to "find love in a special way" and "have heart like a tangerine". It encourages us to embrace our unique qualities and strengths, rather than constantly comparing ourselves to others and trying to fit in with the crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you worry bout everything
Are you concerned about every little thing in life?
Afraid you ain't got the tight game
Do you worry that you don't have the skills to succeed?
Do you feel just a little too plain
Do you feel that you are not unique enough?
You compare yourself to whats his name
Do you constantly compare yourself to others?
So you jump through a gang of rings
Do you go through an incredibly difficult path to reach your goals?
Bloody murder as we point the way
Do you believe that the ends justify the means?
Huffin' and puffin' all day
Do you work tirelessly every day?
A trife aristocratic game
Is success in some spheres only achievable through shady routes?
Find love in a special way
Find a way to love yourself that is unique to you
Hustle called day to day
Work hard every single day to achieve your goals
Have heart like a tangerine
Be brave, persistent and have a heart as vibrant as a juicy tangerine
And we bite with stolen teeth
We may be dishonest to achieve our ambitions.
Clattering in finery
We may put on a facade of being wealthy and successful, but that's not always the case
Baseness glimmers all day, we're going
Sometimes we see more lowly behaviors as shiny
Crazy over shiny things
We often chase materialistic things without realizing that they may not bring us true happiness
Jokers in a marketplace
People can sometimes be foolish and be led by trends in society
Punish virtues and forgive mistakes
We may judge and punish people for being virtuous and kind, but easily forgive them when they make mistakes.
Command yourself or obey
Proactively push yourself to do great things, or be content with following someone else's direction?
Damaged goods around the way
Many people have been hurt before and carry scars.
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
Don't let life defeat you. Instead, remain persistent and have a heart full of courage and zest!
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
Even when the going gets tough, know that you are capable of overcoming it and achieving success.
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
Believe in yourself and have faith in your abilities. You can come out victorious.
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
You don't have to be defeated by life. Even when things are challenging, remain resilient and never give up!
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: GABRIEL GARZON-MONTANO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nenigonc
Do you worry bout everything
Afraid you ain't got the tight game
Do you feel just a little too plain
You compare yourself to whats his name
So you jump through a gang of rings
Bloody murder as we point the way
Huffin' and puffin' all day
A trife aristocratic game
Find love in a special way
Hustle called day to day
Have heart like a tangerine
Have heart like a tangerine
Find love in a special way
Hustle called day to day
Have heart like a tangerine
Have heart like a tangerine
And we bite with stolen teeth
Clattering in finery
Baseness glimmers all day, we're going
Crazy over shiny things
Jokers in a marketplace
Punish virtues and forgive mistakes
Command yourself or obey
Damaged goods around the way
Find love in a special way
Hustle called day to day
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
Find love in a special way
Hustle called day to day
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
Find love in a special way
Hustle called day to day
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
Find love in a special way
Hustle called day to day
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
You don't have to lose the game (have heart like a tangerine)
@jjgg1878
COOL SOUND, WONDERFUL SONG, BEAUTIFUL RHYTHM... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
@Florentguitarenomade
greatest talent of those days
@p.thompson5474
Every time I hear the instrumental version of this on NPR, I hope people realize they are being blessed by @Gabriel Garzón-Montano !
@TruthGeorgia
WCLK 91.9 FM Atlanta brought me here. And I am so thankful for that!
@adabelinda
💥💣💥Supa-Crisp! 💫
@SierraandSoufian
Such a vibe!!!
@miss_val_pal886
The vocal coloring on this bad boy is cray-ons.
@lyonsnaa
This song is super dope. I hope Gabriel and Rey Shand does a track soon.
This song is fire..............listened To over 100 times.........
@NIKIMBO
Majority of his tracks are dope. Definitely a funky soul 🔊🎶🎶 Great music
@patricklellis222
J'aime beaucoup cet artiste, merci.