Spanish group Saratoga formed in 1992 and won a reputation as Madrid's prem… Read Full Bio ↴Spanish group Saratoga formed in 1992 and won a reputation as Madrid's premier heavy metal act, earning notoriety throughout Europe and Japan. The group spent three years after forming writing and preparing for their debut album, Saratoga, released in 1995. Only moderately successful at the time, the record would go on to become something of a Euro-metal classic, popular all over the continent and throughout Japan. The band's next outing was a collection of covers entitled Tributo. The album documented the group's favorite selections from local authors including Antonio Flores and Ángeles del Infierno. The disc that followed, Mi Ciudad, would be what brought Saratoga the public's attention. The project landed a spot on national pop charts like Lista de Afive, one of few heavy metal acts to do so. Inspired to reach beyond the borders of their genre, Saratoga followed with the release of Vientos de Guerra, a record pitched at mainstream audiences. Attempts to break into the international heavy metal market with the English-language release Heaven's Gate fell short of the mark. A return to pleasing their European and Japanese fan base with Las Puertas del Cielo and the DVD A Morir followed shortly thereafter. The group's next major accomplishment came with their biographical DVD, 1992-2004, which went on to achieve gold status for sales. Their subsequent record, Tierra de Lobos, experienced similar success, opening doors for the group to tour across Europe. Recent records like El Clan de la Lucha and VII consistently found a favorable place on European sales and airplay charts.

Heaven's Gate
Saratoga Lyrics

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Feel the liberty
Like the bird that comes back home
Search inside yourself
You can give life another colour
I'll open heaven's doors
I'll burn for you
I'll melt your ice with fire
I'll give you peace

You can show
The silence written on paper
You can guess
When you should simply shut up
Feel where you go
You freezed my heart

(Music: Niko del Hierro & Leo Jimenez)
(Lyrics: Niko del Hierro)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Saratoga's song Heaven's Gate invite the listener to take a moment to reflect on their own life and personality. The first verse suggests that the listener should embrace their own freedom and find their way back to their own roots, just like a bird coming back home. The second verse points out the importance of self-reflection and the power to change one's own life to give it a new meaning. In the chorus, the singer makes a promise to the listener, offering to open the gates of heaven and giving them peace.

The third verse encourages the listener to express themselves and to ignore the opinions of others who might not understand them. It warns against excessive talking and encourages the audience to listen to their own instincts. The final verse describes the impact that the listener has had on the singer, freezing their heart and implying a deep emotional connection. The overall message of the song is that we are all capable of finding our own way in life and that we should be true to ourselves, even if it means going against the norms of society.

Line by Line Meaning

Feel the liberty
Experience the freedom and independence that is available to you

Like the bird that comes back home
Just like a bird that always returns to its home, you too can come back to where you belong

Search inside yourself
Take a deep look within yourself to find what you truly seek

You can give life another colour
You have the power to change the dull and monotonous aspects of life into something bright and colorful

I'll open heaven's doors
I will help you achieve your dreams and goals despite any obstacles that may come your way

I'll burn for you
I will be passionately devoted to you and your well-being

I'll melt your ice with fire
I'll break through the barriers and obstacles you've erected around yourself using warmth and passion

I'll give you peace
I will help you find the harmony and tranquility that have eluded you in the past

You can show
You have the ability to reveal and express the innermost thoughts and emotions that you keep concealed

The silence written on paper
The things left unsaid are just as important as those spoken aloud, and I want to hear them all

You can guess
Sometimes, it's best to read between the lines and figure out what someone is thinking or feeling without them having to tell you directly

When you should simply shut up
There are situations where it's better to keep quiet than to say something harmful or unnecessary

Feel where you go
Be mindful of where you're headed and the path you're taking to get there

You freezed my heart
Your actions have caused me emotional pain and my heart has become frozen as a result

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