Gatekeeper
Johnny Booth Lyrics
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I want a vacant stage all to myself
I want my name in lights but no one else
Can coexist in this place
You won't be seen in this town again if you won't listen
Lean on the crutch that we need
Just to stand for all the meek
Keep them out, it's the cost
This is my town
End up face down
This is my town
End up face down
I'd rather be the fucking monster
I'd rather make it feel like this one's all for me
And it's all right, it's alright
I won't be stopped cause I fought to get here
It's all mine
Burning the building down with us inside it
I'd rather be the fucking monster
I'd rather make it feel like this one's all for me
And it's all right, it's alright
I'll be at my own throat counting backward
I'll be locking them out
Light the match and pray
This is my town
End up face down
End up face down
Gatekeeper
Overstayed the welcome
Rhythmic push and pull
I brought us together
You can thank me later
I'd rather be the fucking monster
I'd rather make it feel like this one's all for me
And it's all right, it's alright
I'm going to stay up here forever
I'm way too numb to feel it pouring down on me
And it's alright, it's alright
The lyrics to Johnny Booth's song "Gatekeeper" delve into the desire for recognition and dominance in a competitive environment. The singer wants to have the spotlight all to themselves, wanting their name in lights while ensuring that no one else can share the same level of success. They have a disdain for those who won't listen and rely on a crutch to stand for the weaker ones. This desire for control and exclusivity is reinforced through the repetition of "this is my town" and the phrase "end up face down" which suggests triumph over others.
The singer embraces their inner monster and revels in the idea of creating an atmosphere where everything revolves around them. They are determined to succeed and won't let anything or anyone stand in their way. The use of the phrase "burning the building down with us inside it" conveys a willingness to achieve their goals at any cost, even if it means destroying themselves in the process.
The role of the gatekeeper is highlighted, emphasizing that they have overstayed their welcome and exercise a powerful influence over others. The singer takes credit for bringing people together but also asserts their dominance by stating, "you can thank me later." They are willing to remain in their position forever, unaffected by the consequences of their actions, feeling numb to the world around them.
Overall, "Gatekeeper" explores themes of ambition, power, and the desire for control in a competitive environment, highlighting the singer's willingness to embrace their monstrous side to achieve their desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I want
I desire
I want a vacant stage all to myself
I desire to have an empty stage solely for my use
I want my name in lights but no one else
I desire to have only my name shining brightly and not others
Can coexist in this place
No one else is allowed to exist in this location with me
You won't be seen in this town again if you won't listen
If you refuse to listen, you will never be noticed in this town
Lean on the crutch that we need
Depend on the support that is necessary
Just to stand for all the meek
Only to represent the weak and disadvantaged
Keep them out, it's the cost
The price is to exclude them completely
No re-entry
No permission to return
This is my town
I have full control over this town
End up face down
You will ultimately fail
I'd rather be the fucking monster
I prefer to be the terrifying and dominant force
I'd rather make it feel like this one's all for me
I prefer to create the impression that everything is solely for my benefit
And it's all right, it's alright
It is acceptable, there is no problem
I won't be stopped cause I fought to get here
I will not be hindered because I struggled to reach this position
It's all mine
Everything belongs to me
Burning the building down with us inside it
Destroying the structure along with us being present
I'll be at my own throat counting backward
I will be self-destructive, moving towards my own downfall
I'll be locking them out
I will prevent others from entering
Light the match and pray
Ignite the match and hope for a specific outcome
Gatekeeper
The one controlling access
Overstayed the welcome
Stayed longer than what is considered acceptable
Rhythmic push and pull
The repetitive back-and-forth actions
I brought us together
I was the one who united us
You can thank me later
You can express gratitude at a later time
I'm going to stay up here forever
I plan to remain in this position indefinitely
I'm way too numb to feel it pouring down on me
I am emotionally detached, unable to sense the negative consequences affecting me
And it's alright, it's alright
It is acceptable, there is no problem
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Adam Halpern, Andrew Herman, Nicholas Martell, Ryan Strong, Scott Owens
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