Heaven's Gate
Kevin Costner Modern West Lyrics
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WASH ALL SINS OF YESTERDAY
FORGIVENESS COMES
TO THOSE WHO PRAY
WHEN YOU'RE ON THE ROAD
TO HEAVEN'S GATE
YOU CAN WANDER HIGH
BEWARE OF THE DEVIL
FOR HE'LL STEAL YOUR SOUL
TEMPT YOU WITH DOUBT
AND TEST YOUR FAITH
TO KEEP YOU OUT
OF HEAVEN'S GATE
WHAT ONCE WAS LOST
CAN STILL BE FOUND
AFTER THE STORM
LIGHT WILL SHINE DOWN
TO BRING US PEACE
AND GUIDE THE WAY
OVER THE HILL
TOWARDS HEAVEN'S GATE
TWO RIVERS WIND
AND WHERE THEY MEET
IS A DARK AND LONELY
PLACE TO BE
STAY THE COURSE
AND TRUST IN FATE
AROUND THE BEND
IS HEAVEN'S GATE
WE'RE ALL SEARCHING
FOR THE KEY
AND IT'S RIGHT THERE
FOR US TO SEE
OUR MOTHERS PRAYED
WE'D FIND OUR WAY
AND OUR HEARTS WOULD FLY
THROUGH HEAVEN'S GATE
The first verse of Kevin Costner & Modern West's "Heaven's Gate" speaks about the cleansing power of rain, and how it can help to wash away the sins of yesterday. It also alludes to the idea that forgiveness comes to those who pray, hinting at the idea of redemption or salvation. The second verse provides a warning, cautioning listeners to be wary of the devil who can steal one's soul by tempting them with doubt, and testing their faith. It goes on to say that only those who stay true to their beliefs and continue on the righteous path will be granted access to heaven. The final verse of the song is about the search for meaning and purpose in life, and how our mothers pray for us to find our way to heaven. It speaks of the hopeful idea that we all have a chance at redemption and that we can find the key to unlock the gates of heaven.
Overall, the song appears to be a commentary on the human condition and the search for meaning in life. It speaks of the struggle to remain true to our beliefs despite temptations and challenges along the way, while also offering a message of hope and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
MORNIN' BRINGS A GENTLE RAIN
A new day has begun and brings with it a calming rain
WASH ALL SINS OF YESTERDAY
The rain is symbolic of washing away the past and all the wrongdoings
FORGIVENESS COMES
Forgiveness is available for those who seek it
TO THOSE WHO PRAY
Prayer is a means to ask for forgiveness and make amends
WHEN YOU'RE ON THE ROAD
This song is an analogy for the journey towards salvation
TO HEAVEN'S GATE
The ultimate end goal is reaching heaven
YOU CAN WANDER HIGH
There are times when one may feel high and inspired
YOU WONDER LOW
There are also times when one may feel lost and hopeless
BEWARE OF THE DEVIL
Evil forces may try to pull you away from your path to salvation
FOR HE'LL STEAL YOUR SOUL
The devil will try to take control of your soul
TEMPT YOU WITH DOUBT
Doubt can be a powerful tool used to sway you off course
AND TEST YOUR FAITH
The journey will not be easy and will test your faith in the process
TO KEEP YOU OUT
The devil's ultimate goal is to prevent you from reaching salvation
OF HEAVEN'S GATE
The devil wants to keep you out of heaven
WHAT ONCE WAS LOST
Even though you may feel lost, there is always hope
CAN STILL BE FOUND
The journey towards salvation involves finding what was once lost
AFTER THE STORM
The struggles in life can be seen as storms that eventually pass
LIGHT WILL SHINE DOWN
After the darkness, there will always be light
TO BRING US PEACE
The light brings with it peace and clarity
AND GUIDE THE WAY
The light will guide you on your journey
OVER THE HILL
The journey is uphill, but with the light, it is manageable
TOWARDS HEAVEN'S GATE
The journey leads towards the ultimate goal of reaching heaven
TWO RIVERS WIND
The song uses the analogy of two rivers meeting to represent the challenges in life
AND WHERE THEY MEET
Where the challenges meet, it can be a dark and lonely place
IS A DARK AND LONELY
The challenges in life can make you feel isolated
PLACE TO BE
It is a difficult place to be in
STAY THE COURSE
Despite the challenges, it is important to stay committed to the journey
AND TRUST IN FATE
Believe in a higher power and trust in the path set for you
AROUND THE BEND
The light will lead you around the bend, past the obstacles
IS HEAVEN'S GATE
Heaven's gate is the ultimate reward waiting at the end of the journey
WE'RE ALL SEARCHING
Everyone is searching for something more
FOR THE KEY
The key to unlocking the ultimate goal of reaching salvation
AND IT'S RIGHT THERE
The key is within reach
FOR US TO SEE
We just need to open our eyes and see it
OUR MOTHERS PRAYED
Our mothers prayed for our success in life
WE'D FIND OUR WAY
Their prayers were for us to find our way towards happiness and success
AND OUR HEARTS WOULD FLY
Finding our way leads to happiness and a sense of freedom
THROUGH HEAVEN'S GATE
The ultimate goal of reaching heaven represents true happiness and freedom
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Jack Williams, Lily Costner, Teddy Morgan
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