The band is composed of a bassist, a drummer, three guitarists, and anywhere from ten to twenty vocalists comprising a full choir of lead singers. The band's music is somewhat similar in style to late-'70s and '80s metal. The basic song structure employed by the band does away with traditional verses in order to highlight catchy choruses and integrate as many guitar solos as possible. The result has been described by the band as, "taking everything we loved about the genre, and throwing everything out that we hated." The band cites Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly as influences in addition to hard rock/heavy metal bands like Skid Row, Iron Maiden, and Dokken. "I would call us anthem rock," said Alex Necochea. "We're really not heavy metal. I think our focus is more on writing great singles, as best as we can make them. That's just something Bryn and I grew up on. We're big fans of melody and big driving hooks, that sort of thing."
They were originally planned on being called "Pizza Party" but it was already taken.
Gates Of Love
Bang Camaro Lyrics
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Then - he sticks it in
Now - he starts you up
He takes you for a ride
One, two, three, four!
First - he pulls it out
Then - he sticks it in
He takes you for a ride
He who holds the key,
Unlocks the gates of love.
He who holds the key,
Unlocks the gates of love.
He who holds the key,
Unlocks the gates of love.
He who holds the key,
Unlocks the gates of love.
He who holds the key,
Unlocks the gates of love.
First - he pulls it out
Then - he sticks it in
Now - he starts you up
He takes you for a ride
First - he pulls it out
Then - he sticks it in
Now - he starts you up
He takes you for a ride
The lyrics of Bang Camaro's "Gates of Love" are suggestive with a sexual connotation. The first few lines, "First - he pulls it out, Then - he sticks it in, Now - he starts you up, He takes you for a ride" can be interpreted in a sexual context. The repetitive refrain emphasizes that only the ones who hold the key get to unlock the "gates of love." In other words, only the one who has complete control and command over the situation gets to enjoy the pleasures of love, while the other person is only taken for a ride without having any control. The key can be symbolic of power, control or dominance over the other person.
The lyrics may seem offensive or derogatory to some, but they are more of a metaphorical representation of the power dynamics in a sexual relationship. There is a sense of power play at work here, where one person holds all the power while the other is left at the mercy of their whims.
Overall, the song is about exploring the dynamics of a sexual relationship where one person holds all the power, and the other person is mere a pawn in their game.
Line by Line Meaning
First - he pulls it out
The person referred to in the song takes out the key to the gates of love.
Then - he sticks it in
The person inserts the key into the lock of the gates of love.
Now - he starts you up
After unlocking the gates, the person initiates the process of love.
He takes you for a ride
The person guides you through the journey of love.
He who holds the key,
The person who possesses the means to access the gates of love,
Unlocks the gates of love.
has the power to open the gates and initiate the journey of love.
One, two, three, four!
The start of a musical countdown signifying the beginning of the journey.
Contributed by Madison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andrann
Only true legends remember this
QuintiniusVerginix
Those lyrics are amongst the best I've ever seen, lol
resevil80
Greatest Song Ever Written...I think so.
Jordan Alberts
Thumbs up if you think Bang Camaro is bringing back good hard rock!
hyuugaevileye
The very first minute of this song made my panties fly halfway across the world.
Sean Denizen
Bang Camaro is one of those bands when you think... Holy ^#(@ did I seriously listen to them WITH MY PARENTS in 4th grade??? AWW 2=!&#
jokeroflife 2006
if DOMS = Dominates, then I agree :D
Vina2
Pulls it out and stick it in (the key) Start you up (Start engine) Then take you for a ride. I think Its about gettin laid having a car. ( the key that unlocks the gates of love) Sorry my bad english =p
Loloopy
Wonder what this song could possibly be about? 🤔
arth120
@koolkat91210 go learn sthing about hard rock