Gatekeeper
Vile Crone Lyrics
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Against the tides
Of posing fools
And ignorant lies
Gatekeeper
Deny the false
Gatekeeper
Loneliness his quest
Obscure names adorn his vest
Guardian of knowledge
None with to know
Proudly he waits
Forgotten Alone
Gatekeeper
Deny the False
Gatekeeper
Only he stands true
Living in denial
That his life is worthwhile
Guardian of nothing
And everyone knows
delusional his waits
To die alone
Gatekeeper
The truth he loved
Now sold to the masses
He knew it first
As if that matters
Gatekeeper
Pathetic Vermin
Gatekeeper
Time to Die
He's beyond salvation
Addicted to masturbation
A self righteous quest
His efforts for naught
Left alone with the lies hes bought
Self satisfied he proclaims
That above all others
Only he,Stands true
The lyrics of "Gatekeeper" by Vile Crone paint a poignant picture of a solitary figure, the gatekeeper, who stands alone in the face of falsehood and ignorance. The opening lines, "Alone he stands / Against the tides / Of posing fools / And ignorant lies," set the tone for the song, portraying the gatekeeper as a lone warrior fighting against a sea of deceit and pretense.
The repeated refrain of "Gatekeeper / Deny the false / Gatekeeper / Only he stands true" emphasizes the gatekeeper's unwavering commitment to truth and authenticity. Despite the loneliness and obscurity that define his existence, he remains resolute in his duty to guard knowledge and defend against deception.
As the lyrics delve deeper, we see the gatekeeper's conflicting emotions and inner turmoil. His quest for loneliness is juxtaposed with the adornment of obscure names on his vest, hinting at a sense of pride intermingled with isolation. The image of the gatekeeper as a guardian of knowledge, waiting proudly yet forgotten, highlights the bittersweet complexity of his role.
The song takes a darker turn as it delves into the gatekeeper's descent into delusion and despair. The lines "Living in denial / That his life is worthwhile" and "Guardian of nothing / And everyone knows / delusional his waits / To die alone" paint a tragic portrait of a once noble figure consumed by self-righteousness and futility. The gradual unraveling of his sense of purpose culminates in the stark realization that he is beyond salvation, lost in a cycle of self-deception and isolation.
In the final verses, the song condemns the gatekeeper's fall from grace, portraying him as a pathetic figure clinging onto a distorted sense of superiority. The lines "The truth he loved / Now sold to the masses / He knew it first / As if that matters" serve as a scathing critique of his moral decay and betrayal of his principles. Ultimately, the gatekeeper's self-righteous quest leads to his downfall, as he is left alone with the lies he has chosen to uphold, isolated in his self-satisfied delusions of grandeur.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone he stands
He is isolated and feels alone in his beliefs
Against the tides
Challenging the prevailing opinions or beliefs
Of posing fools
Deceptive individuals who pretend to know the truth
And ignorant lies
Uninformed falsehoods that others believe
Gatekeeper
One who guards against falsehoods
Deny the false
Reject what is untrue
Only he stands true
He believes he is the only one who knows the truth
Loneliness his quest
He seeks solitude in his pursuit of knowledge
Obscure names adorn his vest
He values knowledge that is not widely known
Guardian of knowledge
Protector of true understanding
None with to know
Few understand his wisdom
Proudly he waits
He stands resolute in his beliefs
Forgotten Alone
Left in isolation, unnoticed by others
Living in denial
Refusing to accept his own reality
That his life is worthwhile
Believing that his existence has meaning
Guardian of nothing
Protecting an empty truth
And everyone knows
Others are aware of his delusions
Delusional his waits
He is waiting in a state of denial
To die alone
Facing death without companionship
The truth he loved
He once embraced the truth
Now sold to the masses
Now corrupted or given up for popularity
He knew it first
He was the original knower of the truth
As if that matters
As if being the first to know holds importance
Pathetic Vermin
He is seen as contemptible or worthless
Time to Die
His life is coming to an end
He's beyond salvation
There is no hope for his redemption
Addicted to masturbation
He is consumed by his own self-indulgence
A self righteous quest
His journey is fueled by self-importance
His efforts for naught
His actions will ultimately be futile
Left alone with the lies hes bought
Isolated with the falsehoods he has accepted
Self satisfied he proclaims
He proudly declares his own satisfaction
That above all others
Believing himself superior to everyone else
Only he,Stands true
He sees himself as the only beacon of truth
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Thomas Green
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