Joyner and Widmer were formerly of the band The Eames Era, which took its name from the furniture designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
Subsequent albums are Alix (released September 16, 2014), Reader as Detective (released July 19, 2019)
Gatekeeper
Generationals Lyrics
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Getting your attention is too easy a thing to achieve
Twenty-five years is longer than it took to decide
And so I won't
Make that choice again
′Cause it won't mean so much
If I edit what I say
Holding on tight to feelings that could never come true
Was it really worth the pain that you would put yourself through
Holding back tears is all that you could do to survive
And so I won't
Risk it all again
′Cause it would mean so much to see this to the end
And so I won′t
Risk it all again
'Cause it would mean so much to see this to the end
The lyrics of Generationals' "Gatekeeper" express the idea of holding back and being cautious, even when it comes to matters of love, because of past experiences. The first verse suggests the sentiment that it would be amazing if all predictions about love and life were true. However, the lyricist believes that getting someone's attention is easy, and twenty-five years is a long time to make a decision.
The chorus of the song implies the idea of not wanting to edit one's statements. It is better to speak the truth, even if it means taking a risk. The second verse talks about painful feelings that cannot come true, and how it is challenging to hold back tears to survive. The bridge emphasis that the singer doesn't want to risk anything again, because the outcome will be more meaningful if the singer sees it through to the end. In conclusion, the song is an ode to the simple truth that life can be challenging, but true love, passion, and leaning into what one wants are the only ways to move forward in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wouldn′t it be something if all of your predictions were right
Imagine if every prediction you made came true, that would be truly remarkable.
Getting your attention is too easy a thing to achieve
It's effortless to grab your attention, which doesn't hold much value.
Twenty-five years is longer than it took to decide
It took less time to make the decision compared to the 25 years it's been since.
And so I won't
Therefore, I will not take that action.
Make that choice again
I will not repeat the decision.
′Cause it won't mean so much
Since it has lost significance.
If I edit what I say
If I change my words or thoughts.
Holding on tight to feelings that could never come true
Grasping onto emotions that were unattainable from the start.
Was it really worth the pain that you would put yourself through
Questioning the value of the suffering you endured.
Holding back tears is all that you could do to survive
Containing your emotions was your only means of making it through.
And so I won't
Therefore, I will not take that action.
Risk it all again
Endangering everything once more.
′Cause it would mean so much to see this to the end
The reward of seeing it to completion is too significant to risk again.
And so I won′t
Therefore, I will not take that action.
Risk it all again
Endangering everything once more.
'Cause it would mean so much to see this to the end
The reward of seeing it to completion is too significant to risk again.
Writer(s): Edward Joyner, Grant Evan Widmer
Contributed by Caleb K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MrCharlieBay
Wonderful album, guys, song after song... just beautiful!
Jase
It's a good day, Generationals released a new song!
Moondance
I hope you're well 3 years later and still having good days <3 Cheers
Jason Rauso
Can you guys make a bad song?
No?
Fine with me :)
i3
AMAZING SONG
lolashelby
Soooo I found this song a few months ago and at the time o thought these guys were just some small band that loved what they did but then I looked them up and they have songs with millions of views from a years back??? So why did this band go from some huge hits to a tiny little album with on average of 15k plays??? I need answers if anyone can help
T Squirrel
Tik tok probably
Optim
popularity fizzles out for most things, that's how it goes
SUBS Argentina
¡La letra de "Gatekeeper" traducida al español!
https://youtu.be/dBFf_Mr8CEM
Ayayron
Pre-ordered <3