Gatekeeper
Fedde Le Grand & Ally Brooke Lyrics

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I'm the president
I'm the boss
I'm the queen
I'm the princess
I'm the law
I'm the lady of the manner
Better show me all your manners
For my heart to unlock, yeah

If you want my love
You better work for it, yeah
If you want my love
Better read my lips

I'm the gatekeeper
No day sleeper
If you get arranged
You will never wanna leave, yeah
All night fever
Make you a believer
Take you so high
Baby, I'm the gatekeeper

(I'm the gatekeeper)
La-la, la-la-la-la
(I'm the gatekeeper)
La-la, la-la-la-la
If you want my love
You better work for it, yeah
If you want my love
Better read my lips

I'm the officer
Whistle blow
And my favorite title is CEO
Say you wanna touch my body
But I'm not just anybody
I'm a bad chick
Run this show, yeah

I'm the gatekeeper
No day sleeper
If you get arranged
You will never wanna leave, yeah
All night fever
Make you a believer
Take you so high
Baby, I'm the gatekeeper

(I'm the gatekeeper)
La-la, la-la-la-la
(I'm the gatekeeper)
La-la, la-la-la-la
If you want my love
You better work for it, yeah
If you want my love
Better read my lips

Got you addicted
I know that you like it
Can't get enough
No, you need it
Can't hide it
If I let you open my doors
Step inside it
I know that you'll like it
I know that you'll like it
You'll like it, you'll like

(I'm the gatekeeper)
La-la, la-la-la-la
(I'm the gatekeeper)
La-la, la-la-la-la
If you want my love
You better work for it, yeah
If you want my love
Better read my lips

I'm the gatekeeper
No day sleeper
If you get arranged
You will never wanna leave, yeah
All night fever
Make you a believer
Take you so high
Baby, I'm the gatekeeper
I'm the gatekeeper
No day sleeper
If you get arranged
You will never wanna leave, yeah
All night fever
Make you a believer
Take you so high

Baby, I'm the gatekeeper
I'm the gatekeeper

Overall Meaning

In "Gatekeeper," Fedde Le Grand and Ally Brooke discuss the power dynamic in a romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest that Brooke holds all the cards in the relationship and that her partner needs to work hard to gain her love and respect. As she lists off the various titles she holds, including president, boss, queen, and law, it's clear that she's not someone to be messed with. She demands respect and expects her partner to show her proper manners if he wants to win her heart.

Brooke refers to herself as the gatekeeper, suggesting that she controls access to herself and her heart. She's not a day sleeper, indicating that she's always alert and watching for any misbehavior from her partner. If he gets on her good side and gains her approval, he'll never want to leave. The all-night fever that she brings can make even the biggest skeptic a believer in the power of her love.

Overall, "Gatekeeper" is an empowering anthem for women who know their worth and demand respect in their relationships. Brooke's confident vocals and the infectious beat make this a fun and catchy song that's easy to dance along to.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm the president
I hold a position similar to that of a president

I'm the boss
I'm in charge here

I'm the queen
I have a regal quality and attitude

I'm the princess
I carry myself with a royal air, as if I am a princess

I'm the law
I have a certain authority and power, akin to that of the law

I'm the lady of the manner
I'm a refined and sophisticated woman, in charge of my estate

Better show me all your manners
You should express your respect and proper etiquette towards me

For my heart to unlock, yeah
To win my love and affection, you must meet my standards

If you want my love
To earn my affection

You better work for it, yeah
You must prove your worth and put in effort to win me over

Better read my lips
Pay careful attention to my words and actions

I'm the gatekeeper
I control who gets to have access to my love and affection

No day sleeper
I am always alert and active, never lazy and sleeping on the job

If you get arranged
Once you gain entry into my heart

You will never wanna leave, yeah
You will be hooked and never want to leave my side

All night fever
I bring an intense passion and excitement that lasts all night long

Make you a believer
I will change your mindset and make you believe in me

Take you so high
I will elevate your emotions and experiences

Baby, I'm the gatekeeper
I hold the key to your happiness and satisfaction

Got you addicted
You are hooked on my love and affection

I know that you like it
I'm aware of the effect I have on you

Can't get enough
You crave more and more of me

No, you need it
You can't do without my love and affection

Can't hide it
Your feelings for me are evident and undeniable

If I let you open my doors
If I allow you to enter my heart

Step inside it
Come closer and explore my love and affection

You'll like it, you'll like
You will enjoy the experience and feel satisfied

I'm the officer
I have a sense of control and authority

Whistle blow
I signal when it's time to take action

And my favorite title is CEO
I like to be in charge and take the lead like a CEO

Say you wanna touch my body
You express a desire to be intimate with me

But I'm not just anybody
I'm special and deserve to be treated as such

I'm a bad chick
I'm a confident and assertive woman

Run this show, yeah
I make the decisions and call the shots

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Fedde Le Grand, Allyson Brooke Hernandez, Josh Wilkinson, BullySongs, Ruth Anne

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