Drama, seduction, and possessiveness. That’s the spicy cocktail KATSEYE serves in their latest bop, Gabriela. The song plunges headfirst into the complex world of jealousy, as the main character finds herself threatened by Gabriela, a woman who seems to steal the spotlight wherever she goes.
Gabriela isn’t your average rival. She’s described as “skin amaretto” and “taste just like the summer,” painting her as both irresistible and dangerous. While the singers watch her lover get stolen by Gabriela, they become fierce and protective. The repeated line, “Hands off, Gabriela,” is the ultimate warning sign for her to leave the singer’s romantic interest.
But behind the fierce vibes and the jealousy, there’s something behind the scenes: A sense of insecurity. While the KATSEYE girls are being protective, they’ve also complimented Gabriela throughout the song, seemingly showing how she makes them feel insecure. Talk about a telenovela twist, EYEKONS!
KATSEYE – “Gabriela”: Full Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Hot like a bullet
Flying too fast, I couldn’t catch it
Heart in the casket
You always knew it
The starring role, the main attraction
Got cameras flashing
[Pre-Chorus]
Like, ooh
You got everybody’s eyes undressing you
And I see it too
Yeah, ooh
You could have anyone else you wanted to
I’m begging you
[Chorus]
Hands off, Gabriela, Gabriela
Hands off, Gabriela-la-la
Back off of my fella, Gabriela
Back off, Gabriela-la-la
‘Cause, ooh
You could have anyone else you wanted to
I’m begging you (hey)
Hands off, Gabriela, Gabriela
Hands off, Gabriela-la-la
La-la-la-la
[Verse 2]
Skin amaretto
I bet you taste just like the summer
Under the covers (hey)
Me in the middle
Overprotective of my lover
You make me wonder
[Pre-Chorus]
Like, ooh
If you made all of these fantasies come true
What would you do?
Yeah, ooh
You could have anyone else you wanted to
But I’m begging you
[Chorus]
Hands off, Gabriela, Gabriela
Hands off, Gabriela-la-la
Back off of my fella, Gabriela
Back off, Gabriela-la-la
‘Cause, ooh
You could have anyone else you wanted to
I’m begging you (hey)
Hands off, Gabriela, Gabriela
Hands off, Gabriela-la-la
La-la-la-la
[Bridge]
La-la-la-la
La-la-la-la (la, oh)
La-la-la-la (la-la, oh, oh)
[Spanish Break]
Él llegó conmigo y conmigo se va
Sus ojos son mío’, eso no va a cambiar
Me quiere a mí y no importan las demás
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Él llegó conmigo y conmigo se va
Sus ojos son mío’, eso no va a cambiar
Me quiere a mí y no importan las demás
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
[Final Chorus]
Hands off, Gabriela, Gabriela (ooh)
Hands off, Gabriela-la-la (Gabriela)
Back off of my fella, Gabriela (Gabriela)
Back off, Gabriela-la-la (Gabriela)
‘Cause, ooh
You could have anyone else you wanted to
I’m begging you (I’m begging you) (hey)
Hands off, Gabriela (Gabriela), Gabriela
Hands off (hands off), Gabriela-la-la
La-la-la-la (la-la-la-la)
[Outro]
La-la-la-la (la-la-la-la)
La-la-la-la (la-la-la-la)
La-la-la-la (back off, back off, back off)
