1. Louise Gabrielle Bobb (born April 16, 1970, London) is an English singer who records under the name Gabrielle. She has a problem with one eye and in her career, has worn an eyepatch, a long sideswept fringe or more recently (post c. 2000) dark glasses to conceal her eye problem.
Her debut single "Dreams" topped the UK charts in June 1993. A sample of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" was requested but refused. The single entered the British charts at #2, which was the highest chart entry a debut act ever scored in the UK at that time. The following week it climbed to the top spot and spent the next three weeks there.
2. Gabrielle Susanne Solheim Leithaug (born January 10, 1985, Bergen), commonly known as simply Gabrielle (or Gabby), is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, and performer.She placed 6th in Norway TV 2s «X Factor» in 2009, and rose to prominence in the Norwegian music scene with her debut album "Mildt sagt" in 2011, which included the hit single "Ring meg." Gabrielle's music is characterized by its soulful pop sound, with heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies. She has continued to release successful albums and singles, earning numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to Norwegian music. Gabrielle's versatile voice and engaging stage presence have made her a beloved figure in the Norwegian music industry.
Her discography includes "Mildt sagt" (2012), which marked her debut in the Norwegian music scene. This was followed by "Nattergal - Kap 1" (2013) and "Snart, Gabby" (2019). In 2021, she released "KLIPP MEG I TI OG LIM MEG SAMMEN" Gabrielle is set to release a new album in 2024, with the upcoming single "Operahuset" scheduled for release on March 22nd, 2024. Each album in Gabrielle's discography has contributed to her reputation as one of Norway's most talented and beloved artists.
5 O'Clock
Gabrielle Lyrics
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I'm looking at you beside me and I'm watching you breathe, baby
I touch your face, feel your warmth, you're now a part of me
I don't know what I would do if you were ever to leave
I want you to be practically giving your heart away to me, baby
I made a promise to you that I'll be keeping it safe
I'll never give it away
You should know, I never plan to let you go
You should care, I made my promise to be here
'Made For Each Other', that's what our friends all keep on saying
I got a feeling they're right but I just don't wanna, say no
I don't wanna tempt fate
My friend my lover, there's nothing I can't ask of you
You're always there for me whenever I'm needy of you
You're always true baby, baby
You should know, I never plan to let you go
You should care, I made my promise to be here
My mind goes back to a time that wasn't long ago
Your confirmation of love for me
You captured my soul, you made me feel whole
What we got is good, we gotta keep a hold on it
Our obligation to love is something we know exists
We're two parts that, baby, baby
You should know, I never plan to let you go
You should care, I made my promise to be here
I know I'm saying this when you already understand
Love's never easy between a woman and a man
Some things in life will never come to you so easily
I want your kind of love and not from someone grieving me
No, no, no
You should know, I never plan to let you go
You should care, I made my promise to be here
You should know, I never plan to let you go
You should care, I made my promise to be here
You should know, I never plan to let you go
You should care, I made my promise to be here
You should know, I never plan to let you go
You should care, I made my promise to be here
The song “5 O’Clock” by Gabrielle starts with the singer unable to sleep as it is 5 in the morning. She then observes the person beside her with whom she feels a deep and intimate bond. She touches their face and feels their warmth, enjoying the feeling of togetherness. She then confesses that she never wants the person to leave nor does she plan on letting them go. She promises to always keep their heart safe and never give it away.
Gabrielle then goes on about how their friends believe that they are “made for each other”. Though she agrees with the statement, she is afraid to admit it to herself and tempt fate. She believes that she can always ask this person for anything and they will be there for her. She is grateful for their love and is determined to hold onto it. She understands that love is not always easy, but she wants a love that is pure and honest from someone who is not grieving.
The song conveys feelings of warmth, comfort, and security. It speaks of a love that is dependable and true. Gabrielle expresses her commitment to the person and how she never wants to lose them. It is a song that is filled with promises and sincerity.
Line by Line Meaning
It's 5 o'clock in the morning and I cannot sleep
I lie awake next to you and watch you breathe at 5 am.
I'm looking at you beside me and I'm watching you breathe, baby
I'm observing you while we're lying next to each other.
I touch your face, feel your warmth, you're now a part of me
Your presence brings me comfort and happiness.
I don't know what I would do if you were ever to leave
I can't imagine my life without you.
I want you to be practically giving your heart away to me, baby
I want you to love me as much as I love you.
I made a promise to you that I'll be keeping it safe
I promised to protect and cherish your heart.
I'll never give it away
I won't betray your trust or love.
You should know, I never plan to let you go
I'm committed to you for the long haul.
You should care, I made my promise to be here
My words are more than just talk - I will be present for you always.
'Made For Each Other', that's what our friends all keep on saying
Our close friends believe we're meant to be together.
I got a feeling they're right but I just don't wanna, say no
I think they're right, but I'm afraid to admit it.
I don't wanna tempt fate
I don't want to do anything to jeopardize our relationship.
My friend my lover, there's nothing I can't ask of you
You are both my friend and my romantic partner, and I trust you completely.
You're always there for me whenever I'm needy of you
You're always available to support me when I need it.
You're always true baby, baby
You're reliable and trustworthy, my love.
My mind goes back to a time that wasn't long ago
I often reminisce about the recent past.
Your confirmation of love for me
When you expressed your love for me, it solidified my feelings.
You captured my soul, you made me feel whole
You make me feel complete and content.
What we got is good, we gotta keep a hold on it
We have a great relationship and we need to hold onto it.
Our obligation to love is something we know exists
We have a duty to love each other and maintain our relationship.
We're two parts that, baby, baby
We're two halves of a whole, my love.
I know I'm saying this when you already understand
I know you're aware of my feelings already.
Love's never easy between a woman and a man
Romantic relationships are complex and difficult.
Some things in life will never come to you so easily
Some things in life require effort and patience.
I want your kind of love and not from someone grieving me
I want genuine, reciprocated love from you rather than pity from someone else.
You should know, I never plan to let you go
I'm committed to you for the long haul.
You should care, I made my promise to be here
My words are more than just talk - I will be present for you always.
You should know, I never plan to let you go
I will never give up on our relationship.
You should care, I made my promise to be here
I promise to remain committed to our relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LOUISA BOBB, OLLIE DAGOIS, BRENDA RUSSELL, FERDY UNGER
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Clarissa Tiangco
on Tumbling Down
Tumbling Down is more about those countries that are in conflict with,like wars.
Gabrielle is telling us that all of us are the same,regardless of from what country we came from,whatever our racial origins were,whatever language we speak.
She was asking,the world leaders who were the masterminds of the chaos between nations,when to stop.Will they stop when it is already too late?When thousands of humanities were already lost by these senseless killings?When no one is left?
She begs to stop these wars between countries before it was too late to perceive.
She was asking if everyone have died,will they have felt that they eon the battle?
In conclusion,this song is all about the wars going on around 5he globe,like now in Israel and Palestine,etc.
Discovered this song last Oct.7,2023 ,when Hama's attacked Israel.
But,I'm Pro Palestine because Israel is taking revenge,Israel is unbecoming now as a country.With thousands of innocent Palestinian died with their bómbings,esp.children and women,I am not going to buy their alibis and being biased.