The Gate

Lyrics by d-t-b: 26. 3. 2023 (Matth.7. 13-14)

Music by d-t-b: May 2023

Bluesrock in G-Major

1^st.Blues                                                                                                       Strech /

The gate is so narrow that I have to leave

without sound only voice /                                          short solo

all my possessions behind

The gate is so narrow that I have to leave all my money behind.

The gate is so narrow that I have to leave all my good deeds behind

The gate is so narrow that I have to strip my soul naked and bare it all

Bridge: shout in high voices and growl

I cannot impress with all my possessions

I cannot buy in with all my money

I cannot score with all my good deeds

Chorus, Ballad Blues

All I can do is repent of my sins and

                            Back vocals

through faith alone

I accept the gift of God alone ^BV  

                                                          ^{Bv                            Bv only}

Through the blood of Christ alone shed on the cross

I am saved by God's grace alone ^Bv

According to the Scriptures alone ^Bv

I give all the glory to God alone ^Bv

Bridge: shout in high voices and growl

I cannot impress with all my possessions

I cannot buy in with all my money

I cannot score with all my good deeds

2^nd. Blues

My possessions will not get me through the gate

My money will not get me through the gate

My works will not get me through the gate

I am clothed with faith alone that will get me through the gate

The idea for the song came about during a series of American Gospel that I was watching. I summarised the main message from Jesus' sermons and turned it into a song lyric. What do other religions dictate, or what do we fool ourselves into believing? What is the big difference? It's somewhat along the same lines as the song, "What would you do?" The theme revolves around the same question, simply expressed in a different way. How will we get through the gate?

The music is in constant interplay between blues, rock and metal. Of course, it still has some choral approaches, which leans towards church music.