Gates of Dawn
Heartless Bastards Lyrics


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I have awoken
The spell it has been broken
Went through the cold, cold wind of the eastern snow

Oh, there was a silence comfortable
There is nothing left to say, to say

Oh, we opened up the gates of dawn
Oh yeah, through the gates of dawn
Oh, what the heat that living size
Oh yeah, straight into the sun

I have awoken
The footsteps sound of thunder
I'm such a heavy load
Seven years of slumber

Oh, there was a silence comfortable
There is nothing left to say, to say

Oh, we opened up the gates of dawn
Oh yeah, through the gates of dawn
Oh, what the heat that living size
Oh yeah, straight into the sun

I go out to the sun
And I go on
Sky meets a city
[?] volcano
And I go down
Sky meets a city
Oh I, made it to the sun
Oh I, made it to the sun




Oh, underneath the million skies
Oh I, made it to the sun

Overall Meaning

The song "Gates of Dawn" by Heartless Bastards is a powerful masterpiece that delves into the concept of breaking free from the past and embracing a brighter future. The lyrics are filled with references to awakening, breaking spells, and moving towards the sun. The song's opening lines capture the spirit of the song, "I have awoken, The spell it has been broken, Went through the cold, cold wind of the eastern snow." These lines suggest that the singer has broken from a cycle of gloom and negativity and has moved towards the light of the sun. This journey was not easy, and it involved enduring harsh conditions symbolized by the cold winds of the east.


The chorus of the song has a recurring phrase, "We opened up the gates of dawn, oh yeah, through the gates of dawn." The metaphor of the gates of dawn suggests that the singer has opened up to new experiences and possibilities. This is further emphasized by the line, "Oh, what the heat that living size, oh yeah, straight into the sun." The use of the word "heat" and "living size" indicates the new vibrancy and vitality that the singer has embraced after breaking free from the past. Overall, "Gates of Dawn" is an inspiring song that celebrates the human spirit's resilience and the power of personal transformation.


Line by Line Meaning

I have awoken
The singer has woken up from a deep sleep


The spell it has been broken
The previous state of being under a spell has ended


Went through the cold, cold wind of the eastern snow
The singer has been through a harsh winter and overcome it


Oh, there was a silence comfortable
The previous silence was soothing and peaceful


There is nothing left to say, to say
There are no words left to describe the current situation


Oh, we opened up the gates of dawn
The singer and their companions have metaphorically opened the pathway to a new beginning


Oh yeah, through the gates of dawn
The singer and their companions have moved forward towards a new start


Oh, what the heat that living size
The experience of moving forward is intense and overwhelming


Oh yeah, straight into the sun
The singer and their companions are headed towards a brighter future


The footsteps sound of thunder
The sound of the singer's steps is powerful and loud


I'm such a heavy load
The singer feels weighed down by their struggles


Seven years of slumber
The singer has been in a state of hibernation for a long time


I go out to the sun
The singer is moving towards the sun metaphorically


And I go on
The singer is continuing with their journey


Sky meets a city
The surroundings are busy and bustling


[?] volcano
The singer is passing by a volcano which could represent a danger or a challenge


And I go down
The singer is descending from a height or a difficult situation


Oh I, made it to the sun
The singer has achieved their goal and reached their metaphorical destination


Oh, underneath the million skies
The surroundings are vast and endless


Oh I, made it to the sun
The singer has successfully overcome their challenges and reached their desired destination




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Written by: ERIKA WENNERSTROM

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joe donnelly

So I heard of this band before now, but never really listened to them before. I work at sweetwater sound and packed an order going to them. It was awesome! you gained a new fan

I say shotgun, you say wedding [TFM]

There's so much about this band that is great, and they always make interesting videos

dicko195

love the song, video is fun. looking forward to the whole album

Peter D

From what I have read and heard(not there, you tube) they r awesome live. Listen to the, hear ya tapes by them. Not to many bands can sound just like there albums. They do. Just grit guts and rock!!!no one better right now.

Ryan Cownie

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Gracie B.

Hey there! Really enjoyed this video and checked out your comedy b/c of this post. You are really funny. My type of humor. Thanks for posting too. Who knew you were so multi-talented? Perhaps you will deliver something to my door one day. ;) Truly wish you much success in all of your career paths.

Gracie B.

Love the song and the video. Thanks for making both, you heartless bastards! :)

M P

Caught you guys at SXSW and was a insta-fan! Tickets in hand for the mohawk.

Ibon Etxaiz

Thank's Heartless Bastards, your songs makes me happy

Sona Ghazaryan

I think it's about facing your demons. And the guy did it great!πŸ‘Œ

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