Gabriel not only appropriately represents lightness, but also fits into the religious imagery I have used to describe the property of lightness. Gabriel is, in Abrahamic religions, an angelic messenger to God. In some traditions he is considered an Archangel and also, in some instances, serves as the angel of death. In Christian and Muslim teachings, Gabriel foretold the births of John the Baptist and Jesus. Also, Islam believes that he was the one who revealed God’s Qur’an to Muhammad. Angels in general are good symbols in representing lightness. Their physical form is typically pure in image. They are also depicted frequently with wings, or are positioned amongst the clouds. Angels transcend the limitations of humanity, as conveyed through their proximity to God. The angel Gabriel in particular demonstrates traits of lightness. Apart from his generalized angelic traits, Gabriel is singled out as God’s messenger. In this way, he functions similar to Hermes. He transmits the will of God between the world of spirits and the world of humans. He shows how lightness can dissolve the boundaries between Earth and Heaven.
Gabriel
Je peux voler mais je veux ses ailes Je peux briller même dans l'obscurité mais j'implore la lumière qu'il apporte Il adore les chansons qu'il chante Mon ange Gabriel Je peux aimer mais j'ai besoin de son coeur Je suis forte même par moi-même mais de lui je ne veux jamais partie Il a été là dès le départ Mon ange Gabriel Mon ange Gabriel Je bénis le jour où il venu Ses ailes d'ange l'ont menées à moi depuis le ciel Je peux voler mais je veux ses ailes Je peux briller même dans l'obscurité mais j'implore la lumière qu'il apporte Il adore les chansons qu'il chante Mon ange gabriel Mon ange gabriel Mon ange gabriel | Puedo volar pero deseo sus alas Puedo brillar incluso en la oscuridad pero reclamo la luz que él trae Me regocijo en las canciones que él canta Mi ángel Gabriel Puedo amar pero necesito su corazón Soy fuerte, incluso por mí misma pero de él no quiero apartarme nunca Él ha estado aquí desde el principio Mi ángel Gabriel Mi ángel Gabriel Bendigo el día en el que llegó a mí Las alas de un ángel le trajeron a mí celestialmente Puedo volar pero deseo sus alas Puedo brillar incluso en la oscuridad pero reclamo la luz que él trae Me regocijo en las canciones que él canta Mi ángel Gabriel Mi ángel Gabriel Mi ángel Gabriel | I can fly but i want his wings I can shine even in the darkness but i crave the light that he brings Revel in the songs that he sings My angel Gabriel I can love but i need his heart I am strong even on my own but from him i never want to part He's been there since the very start My angel Gabriel My angel Gabriel Bless the day he came to be Angel's wings carried him to me heavenly I can fly but i want his wings I can shine even in the darkness but i crave the light that he brings Revel in the songs that he sings My angel gabriel My angel gabriel My angel gabriel |