The band released several singles, albums, and EPs that reached number one. This commercial success was most evident in the release of their third album Cutterpillow, which achieved platinum status several times. Eraserheads are one of the best-selling musical acts of all time in the Philippines, paving way for an international career that earned them the "Moon Man" in the MTV Video Music Awards.
Their diverse music worked both in the underground and mainstream scenes of the Philippine music industry. By fusing different musical styles such as alternative, pop, rock, reggae, and synthpop, Eraserheads helped change the sound of Pinoy rock.
Gatekeeper
Eraserheads Lyrics
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Please let us in with her
Gatekeeper
I have been here
When this town was born
Secrets I own
To keep I have sworn
Then go flee away
Bring me new tidings
And see me some other day
Hid my will, hid my will
Then they return
So soon from their quest
Lost boys of town
Came back with a guest
She was no druid
But if you incite
They have some stories to add
To bobo's delight
Tales so unordinary
Aliens look strange
We'll talk about yuletide
Graft and corruptions
Nuclear gifts exchange
Talk about crime, slime on the great vine
Now I am inclined to let you
Let you in with her
Coz I'm the gatekeeper
Gatekeeper, gatekeeper
You may come in with her
Gatekeeper
The lyrics of the song Gatekeeper by the Eraserheads tell the story of someone seeking entrance to a town or city, and they must plead with the gatekeeper to let them in, along with their companion. The gatekeeper is seemingly unyielding and demands that the visitor bring new tidings or secrets to impress him before allowing them entry to the town. The gatekeeper is then asked to let the visitor in with their companion who has tales to share that are both out of the ordinary and fascinating.
The gatekeeper is the only barrier to entry, and he holds the secrets of the area he guards. The verse "hid my will, hid my will, then they return" shows that the gatekeeper's secrets were in danger of being revealed, and he must keep them secure. The gatekeeper also seems to be intrigued by the stories of the visitor and their companion, and he hesitates for a moment before allowing them entry. The tale of the lost boys of town and their accompanied guest is left open-ended, leaving the listener to imagine what happens when they are finally granted entry.
Overall, the lyrics of this song highlight the role of gatekeepers in guarding secrets and the power they hold over those who wish to gain entry into a new place.
Line by Line Meaning
Gatekeeper, gatekeeper
The singer addresses the gatekeeper, asking for permission to enter.
Please let us in with her
The singer requests to be allowed entry into the town with an unnamed woman.
I have been here
The gatekeeper asserts his long standing presence in the town.
When this town was born
The gatekeeper claims to have been present since the town's establishment.
Secrets I own
The gatekeeper implies that he knows many of the town's secrets.
To keep I have sworn
The gatekeeper has taken an oath to keep the town's secrets.
If you have none
The gatekeeper addresses outsiders, implying that they may not have any valuable information to offer.
Then go flee away
Those who do not have any information to share are not granted entry into the town.
Bring me new tidings
The gatekeeper expects to receive new and interesting information as a condition for entry into the town.
And see me some other day
Those without valuable information are encouraged to try again another time.
Hid my will, hid my will
The singer hid his will or true intentions from others.
Then they return
The lost boys from the town return to speak with the gatekeeper.
So soon from their quest
The lost boys quickly returned from their journey outside of town.
Lost boys of town
The boys are from the town and familiar with the gatekeeper.
Came back with a guest
The boys returned with a woman who is not from the town.
She was no druid
The woman was not a sorceress or magician.
But if you incite
The boys may be prompted to talk about their recent experiences.
They have some stories to add
The boys have some interesting stories to share.
To bobo's delight
The boys' stories would be entertaining for the people of the town.
Tales so unordinary
The stories the boys have to tell are unusual.
Aliens look strange
The boys encountered extraterrestrial life forms during their journey.
We'll talk about yuletide
They will discuss their experiences during the holiday season.
Graft and corruptions
They will talk about corruption and unethical behavior they witnessed.
Nuclear gifts exchange
They will discuss nuclear weapons or radiation exposure.
Talk about crime, slime on the great vine
The boys will discuss criminal activity and dirty secrets of the area.
Now I am inclined to let you
The gatekeeper is willing to allow the woman and boys entry into the town.
Let you in with her
The gatekeeper grants permission for the boys and the woman to enter the town.
Coz I'm the gatekeeper
The gatekeeper asserts his authority as the one responsible for granting entry to the town.
Gatekeeper, gatekeeper
The artist again addresses the gatekeeper.
You may come in with her
The gatekeeper permits the singer to enter the town with the woman.
Gatekeeper
The song ends with the title being repeated.
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Fill Her
The song fill her is about an accidental creampie.