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At the Gate is a groove-driven anthem influenced by 80's pop rock like Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins. This song developed from a time of major personal growth two years ago, though the message will always be relevant to whatever "gates" one finds themselves facing. I was seeing a life coach who presented this metaphor that I was right there “at the gate,” seemingly prepared and ready to proceed through it, but I still held back. I wrote this cheerleading song to encourage myself onward. In theme, this is also the first song that I’ve produced on my own. During the pandemic, projects like this one have been a saving grace. Being able to call up my musician friends to have them to record and send files over, and then put that all together is so cool. Thank you for listening.
lyrics
Shining gold pillars are standing before me
I am told I’ve found the gate of opportunity
Whoa, and I’ve got my tribe of people behind me
Whoa, and I’ve got my tools that I might need beside me
And I’m here at the gate
I’ve collected thoughtfully carefully all my resources
Nothing stands in my way
But I can’t open the gate
Three parts strong folded inside me to guide me
Holding on to one another we’re stronger
Whoa, this is my trifecta of parts
Whoa, they got what it takes to unlock the heart
And I’m here at the gate
I’ve collected thoughtfully carefully all my resources
Nothing stands in my way
But I can’t open the gate
Open the gate, open the gate
Open the gate, open the gate
Open the gate, open the gate
Open the gate, open the gate
I’m here at the gate
I feel ready, yet I wait
I’m here at the gate
I feel ready, yet I wait
I’m here at the gate
I’ve collected thoughtfully carefully all my resources
Nothing stands in my way
Nothing stands in my way
Nothing stands in my way
Nothing stands in my way
Nothing stands in my way
credits
released March 5, 2021
Composition: Eva Gertz
Production, and Mixing: Eva Gertz
Mastering, and Guitars: James Beer
Vocals and Piano: Eva Gertz
Drums: Forrest Raup
Bass: Yonít Spiegelman
Album Art: Eva Gertz
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