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Gatekeeper
Big Fat Meanies Lyrics
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Think they′re gonna help you out? Well, they won't
It′s something that you fight for
So find your own way out
Locked into a prison
Indecision's tearing down to the bone
Whatever you desire
Stuck here caged in
Always waiting for what?
Oh, for what?
Shifting, turning
Always yearning for what?
Oh, for what?
I can′t fight it, try to keep it quiet
The voices shouting give it up
Just reeling, nothing but a feeling
Emotionally tripping up
Gatekeeper, dig a little deeper
It′s never gonna go away
Can't fight it, so hear me when I say
(Hear me when I say)
(Hear me when I say)
I′m a tough act to follow
Choking on the truth is such a tricky pill to swallow
But we found a way out
To redefine the kind of thing you sing about
Oh yes (oh yes)
Oh no (oh no)
The voices in the crowd are in control
Cut those ties say your goodbyes and go
I can't fight it, try to keep it quiet
The voices shouting give it up (give it up, give it up)
Just reeling, nothing but a feeling
Emotionally tripping up (tripping up, tripping up)
Gatekeeper, dig a little deeper
It′s never gonna go away (never gonna go away)
I can't fight it, so hear me when I say
(Hear me when I say)
(Hear me when I say)
Stuck here caged in
Always waiting
Shifting, turning
Always yearning
So this is what you came for?
So show me what you came for
Show me!
The lyrics of "Gatekeeper" by Big Fat Meanies touch on themes of feeling trapped, pressured, and in need of a way out. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration with external forces that seem to hold the singer back, but also with their own indecision and emotional turmoil. The song's title itself implies that there is some kind of external force that controls access to something important, and the singer must navigate this somehow. The repeated refrain of "I can't fight it, so hear me when I say" adds to this sense of desperation and urgency.
The first verse sets the scene, with the singer feeling boxed into a corner and realizing that no one is going to help them. They must fight for their own freedom, whatever that may entail. The second verse draws on the idea of being imprisoned, with indecision and desires tearing the singer apart. There is a sense of ambiguity in the lyrics, with phrases like "whatever you desire" and "always waiting for what?" leaving the listener unclear on what exactly the singer wants or is waiting for. This creates a sense of unease and tension that carries throughout the song.
The chorus repeats the phrase "gatekeeper, dig a little deeper" and implies that there is some kind of hidden obstacle or challenge that must be overcome. At the same time, the singer acknowledges that they are emotionally overwhelmed and can't fight it on their own. The final section of the song adds a sense of defiance and empowerment, with the singer declaring themselves a "tough act to follow" and rejecting the voices in the crowd that want to hold them back.
Overall, "Gatekeeper" touches on universal themes of struggle and the need for personal agency. It's a song that encourages listeners to find their own way out of challenging situations and not to give up in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Boxed into a corner
Feeling trapped and helpless.
Think they′re gonna help you out? Well, they won't
Realizing that relying on others for help won't necessarily lead to a solution.
It′s something that you fight for
Acknowledging that finding a way out of a difficult situation requires active effort.
So find your own way out
Taking responsibility for finding a solution and not relying on others to do it for you.
Locked into a prison
Feeling stuck and unable to escape a difficult situation.
Indecision's tearing down to the bone
Struggling with making a decision and feeling emotionally exhausted.
Whatever you desire
Having hopes and dreams, but feeling like they may never come true.
The fire's burning out
Losing the passion and drive to pursue one's desires.
Stuck here caged in
Feeling trapped and confined without a way out.
Always waiting for what?
Feeling like something is missing but not knowing what it is.
Shifting, turning
Feeling restless and not knowing which direction to go in life.
Always yearning for what?
Having a strong desire for something but not knowing what it is or how to get it.
I can′t fight it, try to keep it quiet
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions and trying to hide it from others.
The voices shouting give it up
Feeling like giving up, but hearing conflicting inner voices encouraging you to keep trying.
Just reeling, nothing but a feeling
Feeling lost and overwhelmed without a clear direction.
Emotionally tripping up
Being held back by fear and negative emotions.
Gatekeeper, dig a little deeper
Urging oneself to explore deeper and confront inner demons holding them back.
It′s never gonna go away
Realizing that inner demons and struggles will always be present in life.
Can't fight it, so hear me when I say
Admitting that the struggle will always be present, but not giving up on finding a way to cope with it.
I′m a tough act to follow
Acknowledging one's own strength and resilience.
Choking on the truth is such a tricky pill to swallow
Recognizing that accepting the reality of a difficult situation is challenging.
But we found a way out
Celebrating the achievement of finding a solution and breaking free from a difficult situation.
To redefine the kind of thing you sing about
Using one's experience to inspire and create meaningful art.
The voices in the crowd are in control
Feeling overwhelmed by the opinions and expectations of others.
Cut those ties say your goodbyes and go
Breaking away from negative influences and moving on with one's life.
So this is what you came for?
Asking oneself if the current situation is what was originally desired or if there is more to life.
So show me what you came for
Urging oneself to pursue their true desires and purpose in life.
Writer(s): Alexander Hazeltine Gawn, Brenna Theresa Diehl, Eric Edward Mannering, Jason Alan Brennan, Nicole Marie Migliore, Richard Anthony Ferrarelli, Samuel Symczak Kelly, Tristan Jack Miller
Contributed by Lily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.