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.
There She Goes
Gabrielle Lyrics
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That she's been through many wars
And the lines that are upon her face
Tell you she can't take no more
A shadow of her former self
That is all I see
And the beauty that she once possessed
Is now only skin deep
[Bridge]
Leading a lonely life
And she doesn't know where she's going; she just doesn't know
She says that now is the time
But she doesn't realise
That the years have passed her by
[Chorus]
There she goes
She's not the girl that I once used to know
There she goes
What happened to the girl with the golden glow?
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na
Make no plans
For tomorrow
She's living for today
She feels there is no future
And that's a crying shame
She's not the girl I used to know
Her eyes no longer shine
It's the life that she's been living
She's been through hard times
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Gabrielle's song There She Goes describe a woman who has gone through many struggles and hardships, which have taken a toll on her physical appearance and mental state. The first stanza portrays her eyes as telling a story of the many wars she has encountered, and the lines on her face suggesting she can't take anymore. The woman is a shadow of her former self, and the beauty she once possessed is only skin deep. The second verse further emphasizes her troubles and how she is living for today with no plans made for tomorrow, feeling like there is no future for her. The chorus questions what happened to the girl with the golden glow that she once knew.
The song is a commentary on how society often tends to cast off and overlook individuals who have gone through difficult times, especially women. Gabrielle talks about how the woman in the song is a mere shadow of her former self, her beauty now only being skin deep, which is often the case for women who have gone through a lot in life. It is a heartbreaking situation, and the song tells that story well. This song serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles and pain that many women go through, which is often ignored or overlooked.
Line by Line Meaning
Her eyes tell a story
Her eyes speak of her experiences.
That she's been through many wars
She has gone through many difficult times.
And the lines that are upon her face
Her wrinkles indicate her struggles.
Tell you she can't take no more
These wrinkles show that she cannot handle any more pain.
A shadow of her former self
She's not the same person she used to be.
That is all I see
Her current state is all that I can perceive.
And the beauty that she once possessed
Her inner and outer beauty that she once had.
Is now only skin deep
Now, her beauty is only on the surface.
Leading a lonely life
She is isolated and alone.
And she doesn't know where she's going; she just doesn't know
She is lost and unsure of her path.
She says that now is the time
She believes that the present is significant.
But she doesn't realise
However, she fails to understand that
That the years have passed her by
Her age and time are catching up to her.
There she goes
Here goes a person who has changed.
She's not the girl that I once used to know
The person I used to know has changed.
What happened to the girl with the golden glow?
The person who was once so bright and positive has changed significantly.
Na na na na na na na na
Vocal sounds with no particular meaning.
Make no plans
She is not planning for the future.
For tomorrow
She is only focusing on today.
She's living for today
She is only enjoying the current moment.
She feels there is no future
She believes that there is no bright future for her.
And that's a crying shame
It is saddening.
Her eyes no longer shine
Her confidence is broken.
It's the life that she's been living
Her past and present experiences have affected her.
She's been through hard times
She has faced immense difficulties.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIONY LOUISE C WILLIAMS, MARTIN JOHN CHANTLER WILLIAMS, THOMAS CHARLES CHANTLER WILLIAMS
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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.