Gabriel chant: Lyrics, tune and story behind Arsenal’s song for their defensive rock

When Gabriel Magalhaes joined Arsenal in 2020, the club were not widely known for their defensive stability, but that has gradually changed.

His early seasons brought a mix of strong displays and the occasional lapse, though under Mikel Arteta he has grown into a dependable presence at the back.

The Brazilian centre-back is now a regular starter for a side that has consistently challenged near the top of the Premier League table.

Dominant in the air and dangerous from set pieces, he has also chipped in with a useful number of goals for a defender.

Gabriel has been instrumental in Arsenal's recent title pushes, particularly during the 2025-26 campaign, where they have consistently occupied the top spot in the table, and he has emerged as a contender for the Player of the Season award.

It is no surprise that his performances have made him a fan favourite among Arsenal supporters; even with one chant already dedicated to him, fans quickly came up with another that has remained popular ever since.

Here, we break down the words, tune and background of the “You Will Fall in Love, I Know You Will” chant linked with Gabriel.

Gabriel chant, lyrics and tune

In ‘You'll Fall in Love, I Know You Will', Arsenal fans celebrate the status of Magalhaes as a central pillar of the club's defence. The chant was not composed by a single songwriter; rather, it emerged organically from the stands and gained popularity during the 2022/23 season.

Like many popular football chants, the Gabriel chant likely started with a small group of Arsenal supporters, especially in the North Bank or Clock End stands.

With no official composer of the song, it features easy-to-pick-up, repetitive and adaptable lines as follows:

You'll fall in love, I know you will

Our number 6 is the king of Brazil

Our centre-half, he'll give you hell

Our wall at the back is Gabriel

Ole Ole Ole Ola

Gabriel Magalhães on his new chant. 🎶

🗣️ “First I was very happy that is a recognition of a job properly done. They are always there helping us so I’m very happy for it and I’m sure that I will do the best I can to make them happy.” https://t.co/SqnVl5VtYt

— Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) February 20, 2024

Gabriel reveals love for his new chant

An interesting tune that quickly became irresistible to the Gunners faithful, the chant has even earned admiration from Gabriel himself.

In an interview with Sky Sports Premier League on YouTube, the Arsenal number six was asked if he knew about the chant and he confirmed that he does.

Speaking about Arsenal’s win against Newcastle United, where he scored a late header, Gabriel highlighted how the fans spurred the team towards victory and how he heard the chant in the stands.

He was asked to recite it and delivered every line and tune perfectly, even adding that his daughter loves it.

Alternative Gabriel chant

While ‘You'll Fall in Love, I Know You Will' is the most popular Gabriel chant, the alternative one, like ‘No one Gets past him', is also worth mentioning. However, it seemed to have gained prominence on social media in early 2023, but not from the Emirates Stadium stands.

Arsenal fans singing the Gabriel chant

Below is a video of Arsenal fans singing the Gabriel chant during a home game.

FGG Says: A catchy tribute for a solid defender

Gabriel's chant perfectly captures the spirit of a classic terrace anthem: catchy, straightforward and heartfelt. It celebrates not just his defensive qualities, but also his growing importance to Arsenal's identity under Arteta.

Every time it rings around Emirates, it reinforces the bond between the player and fans, turning Gabriel into more than just a centre-back: he has become a symbol of resilience and passion. It may not be the longest or the most elaborate of chants, but its simplicity is its strength, and like its subject, the chant does the job brilliantly.