Davis grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Davis was turned on at an early age by house pioneer Lil' Louis. Davis began his own production company named Phuture in the late 1980s. In the 1990s Davis teamed with Chicago vocalist Peven Everett and recorded the hit song, "Gabriel". The track garnered large amounts of airplay in radios and clubs all around the world. The single sold over 250,000 copies, and has appeared on dozens of compilations including the seminal Desert Island Mix from Gilles Peterson. The song drove Davis into his current artistic direction of soulful & spiritual house music. Davis was also a member of the seminal acid-house group Phuture during the 1990s.
Gabriel
Roy Davis Jr. Lyrics
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He had good news, good news, good news
For those dedicatin' their lives
To the spirit, spirit, spirit
One love was the focus of
The true message, message, message
Everybody felt the tension
Gabriel play
Gabriel play, mmm
Gabriel play, play
Gabriel play
Dancin' soon became a way
To communicate, 'municate, 'municate, 'municate
Feel the music deep in your soul
Gabriel playin', playin'
Hold on, hold on
Gabriel play
Gabriel play, play
Gabriel play, mmm mmm
Those that stand aside and watch
The soul movin', groovin', movin', groovin'
Stand, clap your hands, be the one to show
Your love, overflowin', overflowin', overflowin'
Gabriel play
That's when you're happy, yeah, play
Gabriel play
Gabriel
Just release your soul to the love that's holdin' you
That's consolin' you
Your eyes are dancin', paradise, to realize, realize, realize
Feelin' so right 'cause Gabriel's playin'
Clap your hands
Gabriel play
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah play
Mmm mmm, ah oh, mmm mmm, mmm mmm, ah ah ah ah, mmm oh oh
Mmm mmm, ah ah ah ah, mmm oh
Mmm mmm, ah ah ah ah, oh (oh) why Gabriel play
Gabriel play (yeah)
Gabriel play
Gabriel play, mmm mmm, mmm mmm
La la la, la la la la, ah ah ah, ah ah ah ya
La la la la la, la la la la, ah ah ah, ah ah ah ya ya
La la la la la, la la la la, ah ah ah, ah ah ah ya ya (la la la la la, la ya ya ya ya)
La la la la la, la la la la, ah ah ah, ah ah ah ya ya (la la la la la la la)
Stand up, sit down
Stand up, take it for a moment
Stand up
Gabriel play
Gabriel play
Gabriel play (oh, ah)
Gabriel play, play, play, mmm mmm mmm, mmm, mmm (oh)
The lyrics in Roy Davis Jr.'s song "Gabriel" are a tribute to the archangel Gabriel, who symbolizes hope, love, and guidance. The song implies Gabriel is here to bring good news to those who are dedicating their lives to spirituality. The words "good news" repeated three times in the first verse emphasize the importance and the priority of the message Gabriel brings.
The chorus features the phrase "Gabriel play" repeated multiple times. It suggests all people need to do is follow the music that Gabriel plays to let loose their souls to the love that holds them. The lines "just release your soul to the love that's holding you" encourages the listeners to let go and surrender to the magic of the moment.
The song's theme is about finding happiness and peace through music, dance, and spirituality. Through Gabriel's uplifting music, people can connect with their souls and experience the magic of joy and love.
Line by Line Meaning
He was an archangel of love
Gabriel was an angel who represented love
He had good news, good news, good news
Gabriel brought positive news and messages
For those dedicatin' their lives
Gabriel's message was specifically for people who were dedicating their lives to something
To the spirit, spirit, spirit
This dedication was to the spiritual realm
One love was the focus of
Gabriel's message was centered around the idea of love
The true message, message, message
The message about love was the real, authentic one
Everybody felt the tension
There was a feeling of anticipation and unease in the air
Time was fadin', fadin'
Time was running out
Dancin' soon became a way
Dancing became a means of expressing oneself
To communicate, 'municate, 'municate, 'municate
Dancing was a way to communicate without words
Feel the music deep in your soul
Allow the music to touch your innermost being
Gabriel playin', playin'
The music being played was by Gabriel
Hold on, hold on
Hang in there, don't give up
Those that stand aside and watch
Those who are not participating
The soul movin', groovin', movin', groovin'
The people who are dancing and moving to the music are expressing themselves from deep within
Stand, clap your hands, be the one to show
Be the person who is willing to take a chance and show your love
Your love, overflowin', overflowin', overflowin'
Show that your love is bursting at the seams
Just release your soul to the love that's holdin' you
Let yourself go and feel the love that is surrounding you
That's consolin' you
This love is providing comfort to you
Your eyes are dancin', paradise, to realize, realize, realize
The joy of the music is evident in your dancing and you are able to reach a state of bliss
Feelin' so right 'cause Gabriel's playin'
The music that Gabriel is playing feels like it was made for this moment
Clap your hands
Show your appreciation for the music
La la la, la la la la, ah ah ah, ah ah ah ya
A repetition of non-specific vocalizing
Stand up, sit down
Be active
Take it for a moment
Enjoy the present moment
Gabriel play, play, play, mmm mmm mmm, mmm, mmm
Enjoy the music that is being played by Gabriel
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROY DAVIS, PEVEN EVERETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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He was an archangel of love
He had good news, good news, good news
For those dedicating' their lives
To the spirit, spirit, spirit
One love was the focus of
The true message, message, message
Everybody felt the tension
Time was fading', fading'
Gabriel play
Gabriel play, mmm
Gabriel play, play
Gabriel play
Dancing' soon became a way
To communicate, 'municate, 'municate, 'municate
Feel the music deep in your soul
Gabriel playing', playing'
Hold on, hold on
Gabriel play
Gabriel play, play
Gabriel play, mmm mmm
Those that stand aside and watch
The soul moving', grooving', moving', grooving'
Stand, clap your hands, be the one to show
Your love, overflowing', overflowing', overflowing'
Gabriel play
That's when you're happy, yeah, play
Gabriel play
Gabriel
Just release your soul to the love that's holding' you
That's consoling' you
Your eyes are dancing', paradise, to realise, realise, realise
Feeling' so right 'cause Gabriel's playing'
Clap your hands
Gabriel play
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah play
Mmm mmm, ah oh, mmm mmm, mmm mmm, ah ah ah ah, mmm oh oh
Mmm mmm, ah ah ah ah, mmm oh
Mmm mmm, ah ah ah ah, oh (oh) why Gabriel play
Gabriel play (yeah)
Gabriel play
Gabriel play, mmm mmm, mmm mmm
La la la, la la la la, ah ah ah, ah ah ah ya
La la la la la, la la la la, ah ah ah, ah ah ah ya ya
La la la la la, la la la la, ah ah ah, ah ah ah ya ya (la la la la la, la ya ya ya ya)
La la la la la, la la la la, ah ah ah, ah ah ah ya ya (la la la la la la la)
Stand up, sit down
Stand up, take it for a moment
Stand up
Gabriel play
Gabriel play
Gabriel play (oh, ah)
Gabriel play, play, play, mmm mmm mmm, mmm, mmm (oh)
@saulmarinoni1274
I named my oldest son after this track. He's on the streets battling drug addiction right now. Just turned 18. I trust the reason he was named after this, the same vibe will bring him back to the light🙏
@JustGod7
Damn praying for my man. Stay strong and keep loving him, hell come back and clean up.
@saulmarinoni1274
@@JustGod7 thk you sir. bless🙏
@Samantha_C1
@@saulmarinoni1274
My daughter was a nightmare teenager, she’s now almost 22 & is absolutely so kind hearted the girl I raised returned as soon as she stopped messing with drugs.
I’ve been in that lifestyle when I was younger so tried everything possible for her never to go down that road, but sadly drugs life is so rife. Sometimes a lesson learned in the younger years is a blessing for the older one’s. As a parent, keep strong.
@ninagordon4434
You named your son after Archangel Gabriel, you should ask for their intervention in his life. 🖤
@abracadabra8434
Wow in what you said , that’s the power of music speaking from the soul right there!
@generalzod9042
53 years old listening with my daughter 13 great music to pass on
@tropolitik7007
Our father used to play this song while driving us to school many years ago.
When I found that track you can't imagine how thrilled I was, thx Youtube <3
@bassbytes
Tropolitik your dad is very cool.
@philipgunnell108
Tune mate, he had brilliant taste..