The Gates
Young Empires Lyrics
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But heaven is a place I just can't find
Run from the shadows and run to the light
Running from a past I left behind
Haunted by a memory
That I just can't set free
Searching for the man that I used to be
I've made my sacrifice
In the ashes I found life
But heaven is a place that I just can't find
And I can feel it in my bones
Every time I think of home
(You're not alone, you're not alone, you're not alone)
It still haunts me like a ghost
But I know we're not alone
(You're not alone, you're not alone, you're not alone)
No, I can't lose hope, no I won't lose sight
And I won't stop looking for heaven's light
I hear the angels singing when I close my eyes
And I can hear the bells ringing like a siren's cry
Now I'm standing at the gates
And I just can't escape
Heaven is a place that I can't find
And I can feel it in my bones
Every time I think of home
(You're not alone, you're not alone, you're not alone)
It still haunts me like a ghost
But I know we're not alone
(You're not alone, you're not alone, you're not alone)
(You're not alone, you're not alone, you're not alone)
And I can feel it in my bones
Every time I think of home
It still haunts me like a ghost
But I know we're not alone
You're not alone, you're not alone
You're not alone, you're not alone
You're not alone, you're not alone
You're not alone, you're not alone
In the song "The Gates" by Young Empires, the lyrics express the feeling of searching for something that is out of reach. The singer declares that he will not lose hope nor sight, although he cannot seem to find heaven - a place that he yearns for. He runs from the shadows and into the light, attempting to leave his past behind. He is haunted by a memory that he cannot forget and he is searching for the person he used to be. He acknowledges his sacrifice and how it has brought him to a new chapter in his life, but he still cannot find heaven.
The chorus repeats twice, each time with an added message which is "You're not alone". This is significant as it reinforces the idea that others are going through the same struggles as the singer, and they too are searching for something out of reach. They are all united in their shared experiences of seeking solace and peace. The singer continues to hope that he will see heaven's light and that he will hear the angels singing. He hears the bells ringing like a siren's cry, bringing him back to reality. In the end, he is standing at the gates, caught in between the past and present, longing to find a place that he is yet to discover.
Line by Line Meaning
No, I won't lose hope, no I won't lose sight
I refuse to give up hope or lose sight of my goals.
But heaven is a place I just can't find
I'm searching for an elusive place of peace and happiness.
Run from the shadows and run to the light
I'm escaping from my past and seeking a brighter future.
Running from a past I left behind
I'm trying to move on from a troubling history.
Haunted by a memory
I'm tormented by a single, painful recollection.
That I just can't set free
I'm unable to let go of this memory despite my efforts.
Searching for the man that I used to be
I'm seeking to reclaim a former version of myself.
I've made my sacrifice
I've given up something significant in pursuit of my goals.
In the ashes I found life
I discovered a new beginning in the aftermath of a difficult time.
But heaven is a place that I just can't find
Despite my efforts, I haven't been able to reach the place of peace and happiness I seek.
And I can feel it in my bones
I have a strong sense or intuition about something deep within me.
Every time I think of home
Thinking of my childhood home brings up powerful emotions.
(You're not alone, you're not alone, you're not alone)
Someone is offering a reassuring presence and telling me that I'm not alone.
It still haunts me like a ghost
A specific memory or experience still lingers in my mind like a ghostly presence.
But I know we're not alone
Despite my haunting memories, I trust that someone else is with me.
No, I can't lose hope, no I won't lose sight
I'm determined to keep pushing forward, despite challenges.
And I won't stop looking for heaven's light
I refuse to give up on my search for a better, more peaceful existence.
I hear the angels singing when I close my eyes
I imagine a peaceful existence beyond what I currently experience.
And I can hear the bells ringing like a siren's cry
I'm suddenly and urgently aware of something calling out to me.
Now I'm standing at the gates
I'm at a turning point, approaching something significant.
And I just can't escape
Despite my efforts to move on, I feel stuck.
You're not alone, you're not alone
Someone else is with me, offering support and encouragement.
You're not alone, you're not alone
This supporting presence is crucial to me.
You're not alone, you're not alone
I trust that there is always someone else beside me.
You're not alone, you're not alone
I refuse to let myself feel isolated or alone.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD TAYLOR HILL, STEPHEN KOZMENIUK, JAKE PALAHNUK, MATTHEW VLAHOVICH
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Irina Tofumi
No, I won't lose hope
No, I won't lose sight
But heaven is a place I just can't find
Run from the shadows and run to the light
Running from a past I left behind
Haunted by a memory that I just can't set free
Searching for the man that I used to be
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I've made my sacrifice in the ashes of bad life
But heaven is a place I just can't find
[Chorus]
And I can feel it in my bones
Every time I think of home
(You're not alone, you're not alone, you're not alone)
It still haunts me like a ghost
But I know we're not alone
(You're not alone, you're not alone, you're not alone)
[Verse 2]
No, I can't lose hope
No, I won't lose sight
And I won't stop looking for heaven's light
I hear the angels singing when I close my eyes
And I can hear the bells ringing like a siren's cry
Irina Tofumi
No, I won't lose hope
No, I won't lose sight
But heaven is a place I just can't find
Run from the shadows and run to the light
Running from a past I left behind
Haunted by a memory that I just can't set free
Searching for the man that I used to be
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I've made my sacrifice in the ashes of bad life
But heaven is a place I just can't find
[Chorus]
And I can feel it in my bones
Every time I think of home
(You're not alone, you're not alone, you're not alone)
It still haunts me like a ghost
But I know we're not alone
(You're not alone, you're not alone, you're not alone)
[Verse 2]
No, I can't lose hope
No, I won't lose sight
And I won't stop looking for heaven's light
I hear the angels singing when I close my eyes
And I can hear the bells ringing like a siren's cry
s-izzle
I FINALLY FOUND IT!!!! Thank jesus holy crap, I've been looking for this song for like 5 months.
Lucas Lumley
hahahahaahahaha
FBI 97
me toooo
Zachary Price
+Sammy all i had to do to find it was search up -'heaven is a place that i can't find' and well i found heaven
Inaki
+Michael Rosati they play it on 102.1 pepss
ErgoMexy
+Sammy great find!! :D
Skimtar
Such a good track. I love the vocal effects you hear in the background.
Eriks Jhonata
Muito boa. Virei fã!
Sarah Stojanovich
loving the vibe of this song