1.) Michael Morley i… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists by the name of Gate:
1.) Michael Morley is a rock and experimental musician from New Zealand. Morley sings and plays guitar as a member of The Dead C, but also records on his own (and with collaborators) as Gate. Earlier, in the 1980's, Morley was a member of Wreck Small Speakers On Expensive Stereos. Morley founded the Precious Metal label sometime in the late 1980's to document, first on cassette and later LP and CD, his own work as Gate. Most of the releases on Precious Metal were limited to very small quantities. Morley is also a visual artist and teaches at Otago Polytechnic School of Art in Dunedin."
2.) A Japanese grindcore band.
3.) A Czech metal band. Disbanded and revived as Gate of Sorrow in 2006.
4.) A German prog rock band from the late 1970s. Some of its members were Greek. Released two albums in 1977: "Live" and "Red Light Sister".
5.) Free music / noise project from Tokyo, Japan. Officially named |ΛΛ| (and pronounced as 'gate'), but MP3s of music by |ΛΛ| are tagged as 'Gate' by some sellers.
6.) When the name of the norwegian folk-rock band GΓ₯te is written the wrong way.
7.) Small American Rock band from Lexington Kentucky. Came out with one album called Eye for an Eye.
8.) GATE was an minimalist, death-obsessed post-black metal side-project featuring the members of Have A Nice Life, from Connecticut. It is the antidote to modern hardcore: four chords, fast, sinister screams and evil words.
Faces
Gate Lyrics
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She always tell me that she mad, then I touch her soul
She always tell me that we done and then she touch her toes
They always tell her she should leave, she tell 'em they don't know
She say she can't take no more and turn around and take some more
Face down, make-up sex (make-up sex)
Dick so good, she ignore my texts (know what's up)
Tell her bend it over, I'm gon' break her back (yeah, yeah)
Face down, make-up sex (love the sex)
Choke her while I fuck her, she in love with that (love)
Grippin' on her waist, I make her bust it back, wind
She keep her face down, (down) face down
I tell the truth, if that's a problem, go find you a yes man (right)
Please don't blame me for the problems you had with the next man
(Cleared for departure)
Need to make up your mind 'fore the jet land
You know I'm fly, pass you by, it ain't hard to get jetlag
Stuck in my ways, over the phone you talkin' sideways (hello)
Up in my face, want me to park this dick in your driveway (right)
Pullin' your hair, you callin' me, "daddy," huh, know it's a cryin' shame
Sex too hard, show no remorse when you makin' that cryin' face (yes, Lord)
Face down, make-up sex (make-up sex)
Dick so good, she ignore my texts (know what's up)
And she show up on my steps, she like, "where it's at?" (like, what up?)
Tell her bend it over, I'm gon' break her back (yeah, yeah)
Face down, make-up sex (love the sex)
Choke her while I fuck her, she in love with that (love)
Grippin' on her waist, I make her bust it back, wind
She keep her face down, (down) face down
I bite your cheeks with my teeth, then (kiss) the top of your ass-crack (your ass-crack)
Bend you over, kiss the top of your shoulders, gettin' your ass smacked
I nibble the back of your neck and lick in your ear, you knowin' I'm here
Not too loud 'cause you got neighbors around, but I want 'em to hear
Bae, I love the face you makin' when I'm in your stomach in front of the mirror (ay)
And we had an argument, I'm solvin' it when I rip from the rear
I'll eat your clit out from behind, I crack a smile, a chandelier
You shot the text, applyin' pressure, Breadwinner atmosphere
Face down, make-up sex (make-up sex)
Dick so good, she ignore my texts (know what's up)
And she show up on my steps, she like, "where it's at?" (like, what up?)
Tell her bend it over, I'm gon' break her back (yeah, yeah)
Face down, make-up sex (love the sex)
Choke her while I fuck her, she in love with that (love)
Grippin' on her waist, I make her bust it back, wind
She keep her face down, (down) face down
DJ Chose
The lyrics of Gatesβ song Faces present a deep and multifaceted theme that touches on various aspects of relationships and interpersonal issues. The first verse is clear about the need for one to align their circle carefully as the wrong people can cause harm even if they pretended to care. The artist speaks about his friend who wanted to drive his car, and when he refused, he got angry and even went to the extent of threatening the artist in a text message. Gates was lucky enough to emerge from such a situation unscathed, and he compares it to the narrative of David and Goliath, where he felt as vulnerable as David but still emerged victorious.
The second verse also presents a theme surrounding trust and the complexities that people experience in relationships. Gates expresses the fear that people pretend to care about him, but their real motives are different, and their eyes reveal this aspect. He seems to be going through a difficult time in his life and needs someone to cushion him, but he cannot find it. The emotions run so deep that he gets the urge to use drugs to forget his problems. The artist admits his flaws by acknowledging that every woman he has been with has realized that he is not what they expected.
In conclusion, the lyrics describe the struggles that people go through in life, most of which are internal and hard to express. Gates' lyrics highlight important messages about how people perceive relationships and the importance of being true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Say bro, I love you 'til death but bitch you gon hit it
I care for you deeply but if you try to take advantage of me, I won't hesitate to fight back.
Or you gonna lay on top of it
If you attempt to hurt or manipulate me, I won't hesitate to defend myself.
Just got the word from above, placing my heart in this message
I recently received inspiration from a higher power, which I am now sharing through my music.
Evil is after your soul, people smart with deceptions
There are negative influences in the world trying to harm your spirit and people are clever with their lies and manipulations.
Keep the sharp observation, allowing no infiltration
Stay aware of your surroundings and don't let anyone infiltrate your inner circle without careful consideration.
Of those you let in your circle
Be cautious of the people you choose to surround yourself with.
They get the chance,they gon' hurt you
If given the opportunity, some people will harm you.
They be counting your pockets, you can tell by they comments
You can spot someone who is trying to take advantage of you by the way they make comments about your financial standing.
Incident with my car, my nigga wanted to drive it
There was an incident involving my car and a friend of mine wanted to drive it.
I told him no, he flashed out, texting my phone talking violent
I refused to let my friend drive my car and he became angry, sending me aggressive messages.
And told me put him in a song and he was catchin a body
My friend suggested that I include him in one of my songs, and he was bragging about committing a violent crime.
God protected my body, I fear no nigga breathin
My faith in God gives me the strength to face any challenge or threat, and I have no fear of anyone on this earth.
I feel David and Goliath, a hungry pack of hyaenas
I feel like I am facing a great challenge, like David did with Goliath or a hungry pack of hyenas.
Showing they teeth when I'm eating
People are being hostile or aggressive towards me when I am enjoying my success.
Do it look like I'm cheesing?
I may appear happy, but I am actually dealing with many challenges and struggles.
Took my lick like a man
I accepted responsibility for my actions and faced the consequences with dignity.
Then came home to the streets
I returned to my hometown and the community where I grew up.
No defeat!
I will not be defeated by my challenges and I will keep fighting.
When everyone's around I bet you had a ball
You enjoy partying and having fun when you are surrounded by people.
Killing emotional attachments with the alcohol
You use alcohol to distract yourself from emotional pain and to avoid dealing with your feelings.
They say they love you and that for you they do anything
People claim to care for you deeply and offer their help for anything you might need.
You find it awkward that their eyes don't say the same thing
Their actions and their expressions do not align, making you feel uncomfortable.
Changing lately,beware of smiling faces
People close to you have been acting differently, so be cautious of those who pretend to be happy and supportive.
Pretending, betraying, beware of smiling faces
People may be putting on a facade of care and loyalty, but they will ultimately betray you so be cautious around them.
These murders ware on my conscious as I take too many showers
I am haunted by the violent crimes I have witnessed or been involved in, leading me to take frequent showers in an attempt to cleanse my guilt.
I need a woman to hold me, help me forget all my problems
I am seeking comfort and support from a romantic partner to help me cope with my struggles and forget my trauma.
It 5 a.m in Toronto, she down here for college
It is late at night and a woman I am involved with is staying with me while she is attending college.
She says a major psychology would both into astrology
The woman is studying psychology and is also interested in astrology.
This moscato was sweet, inhaling sticks of this broccoli
We are drinking a sweet wine and smoking marijuana together.
Hard to sleep on the side of me, seem too much is bothering me
I am having a hard time sleeping and it seems that my struggles are keeping me awake.
Memories haunting me, jumping up out my sleep
My traumatic memories are causing me to have nightmares and wake up suddenly.
She might say "Babe it's ok" - then put me straight back to sleep
The woman is comforting me and helping me fall back asleep after my nightmares.
I do this three of four times, my life on constant repeat
My struggles and nightmares are a recurring pattern, causing my life to feel like a constant cycle.
Reason I can't quit syrup, my anxiety be fucking with me
I rely on lean (a drug containing codeine and promethazine) to cope with my anxiety and the stress of my life.
Every bitch I'm with, find out I ain't shit
Every woman I am involved with discovers that I am not a reliable or trustworthy partner.
After three weeks of just fucking with me
Even after only three weeks of being involved with me, women discover my true character.
Its a fucked up feeling when you looking in the mirror
It is a difficult and painful experience to look at yourself in the mirror and see your own flaws and failures.
And everybody in the mirror pretending they fucking with me
Even our reflections in the mirror may appear to be supportive and caring, but in reality we are alone in our struggles.
Who fucking with me?!
I am feeling isolated and disconnected from those around me, and unsure of who to trust.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kevin Gilyard, Norman Payne
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inphanta
Part of the intro to this was sampled by Tricky on his Nearly God album. :)
inphanta
@uuves just seen the above date and you're right. Perhaps it was the other way around then.
uuves
this record came out 5 years after 'nearly god'