Gateway
Mechanical Moth Lyrics
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Of broken minds
In search of destiny
Behind
Fighting with the past
Within the heads
Longing for the memory
I see the digital grace
Humans own demise
The gateway to hell
Death suits you well
I see the digital grace
Don't trust yourself
Past becomes future
This worlds face mated
In digital grace
Confused of human lies
Sleeper of their own
Your hands full of chaos
Got a license for denying
Another way of fading
The human race
To a new existence
Digital grace
The lyrics of "Gateway" by Mechanical Moth suggest an apocalyptic world in which humans are struggling to find their purpose, a theme common in cyber and industrial sub-genres. The opening verse "Raised in a world of broken minds, in search of destiny behind" sets the tone for the rest of the song as it describes a society that has lost its way, and the people in it, as a result, are lost and without direction. The second verse, "Fighting with the past within the heads, longing for the memory of light," speaks to the tension and conflict individuals face within themselves, battling with their pasts and searching for hope.
The chorus of "Gateway" highlights the perils of technology and the dangers it poses to humanity. Lines such as "I see the digital grace, the gateway to hell, death suits you well" hint at the notion that technological advancement is leading to the destruction of civilization. The lyrics warn of a world in which technology has taken over, and humans have lost control. The final verse "To a new existence, digital grace" suggests that the only way forward may be to embrace technology willingly or forcibly.
Overall, "Gateway" speaks to the potential dangers of technology, the struggle to find meaning in a world that has lost its way, and the consequences of ignoring the past and not being held accountable for our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Raised in a world
Growing up in a place
Of broken minds
Where people are mentally shattered
In search of destiny
Looking for a purpose in life
Behind
Out of sight
Fighting with the past
Struggling with previous experiences
Within the heads
Inside the mind
Longing for the memory
Desiring to remember
Of light
Brightness
I see the digital grace
I observe the beauty of technology
Humans own demise
The destruction of humanity
The gateway to hell
The doorway to damnation
Death suits you well
You look good when you die
I see the digital grace
I observe the beauty of technology
Don't trust yourself
Do not believe in yourself
Past becomes future
History influences the future
This worlds face mated
The appearance of the world
In digital grace
With technological beauty
Confused of human lies
Unsure of the falsehoods humans spread
Sleeper of their own
People who ignore their own problems
Your hands full of chaos
Your actions cause disorder
Got a license for denying
Permission to ignore the truth
Another way of fading
An alternative method of disappearing
The human race
All of humanity
To a new existence
Towards a different way of living
Digital grace
Technological elegance
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