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The Gates Lyrics


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the world will not be a better place

until we strangle the last king

with the guts

of the last priest




Overall Meaning

"The fear I carry in my heart, the things that change and turn around me" describes the unease and anxiety one may feel as they navigate through life's highs and lows. The singer then considers what they become and when it all unravels. They find solace in being close to God "So close I disappear into you". The lyrics suggest that God provides the singer with a sense of stability and purpose amidst life's unpredictable nature. Additionally, the song highlights the importance of surrendering oneself to a higher power and giving up control to fully experience the peace and courage that one may crave.


Overall, the song seems to be a reflection of the spiritual journey that the singer is on, as they seek to overcome their fears and find their place in the world. The lyrics highlight the comfort and guidance that they find in their faith and the transformative power it has on the way they see themselves and the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

The fear I carry in my heart
I am afraid of things that are unknown and uncertain which makes me anxious


The things that change and turn around me
The events and situations of my life are always shifting, and it is difficult to keep up


What is it that I become?
I question who I am and what I am turning into as a result of my experiences


When is it that it's all undone?
I don't know when everything that I have worked for in my life will be lost or disappear


I long to be close to you
I desire to have an intimate connection and relationship with a higher power


So close I disappear into you
I want to surrender myself completely to this divine entity and experience union with it


Doesn't matter what I try and do
I have tried different things to find peace and happiness but nothing seems to work


You show me what is real and true
Through my spiritual practice, I have come to understand what is authentic and genuine in life


The person that I hope to be
I have a vision of the kind of person I want to become in the future


Not bound by anyone's opinion
I want to live my life according to my own values and beliefs, and not be influenced by other people's judgments


A person with history
I have had experiences in my life that have shaped who I am today


Moving to my destiny
I am on a path towards fulfilling my purpose and reaching my full potential


Whatever I'm needing
Whenever I am lacking in something, whatever it may be


Whatever I'm feeling
No matter what emotions I may be experiencing


I give up to you
I surrender and offer all that I am to a higher power


You hold me tight in your hand
I feel secure and protected when I am in the presence of a divine being


That's when I feel the peace that I crave
I experience a sense of calm and serenity when I am close to this higher power


You make me brave to withstand
This divine entity gives me the courage and strength to endure difficult times


You take me through this barren land
This higher power guides me through the struggles and challenges of life


God I hear you speak so clear
Through prayer and meditation, I am able to hear the voice of this divine entity with clarity


Your words melt away my fear
The teachings and guidance of this higher power help me overcome my fears and doubts


Even when I'm far - you're near
I feel the presence of a higher power even when I am physically distant from it


Your love will never disappear
I believe that the love and compassion of a divine being is infinite and everlasting


That's when I lose myself in you
When I am in the presence of a higher power, I experience a sense of transcendence and lose my sense of ego and self




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