AYREON
- The Two Gates Lyrics / with translationsAnd so it's come to this.
Two Gates - two portals await.
Let your choice be guided by collective wisdom.
Ah, hath the prospect of freedom ever tasted so good?
One gate completes the circle;one step away from your own dimension, your cherished time.
One gate severs all connections: one step away from the dreamworld of everlasting ebony.
You call it Oblivion.
It is a brave soul who makes the first choice.
barbarian
behold these gates, the first one plain and old
behold these gates, the second forged of gold
the gate of old spells out disgrace and shame
the one of gold cries out my noble name
I challenge death to meet me at this gate
I challenge Odin to pronounce my fate
and if I thrive I've overcome this land
but if I fail I'll die a worthy man
chorus
roman open the gate, we're now on our own
all enter the gate to your destiny
roman will it be fortune or fate, the truth shall be known
all enter the gate to your destiny
barbarian
cowards whine beyond the olden gate
Valhalla shines beyond the golden gate
I walk alone so dare not follow me
but choose your own and die in agony
chorus
barbarian (fading into oblivion)
What evil place might this be?
Why are the heavens so black?
Eternity threatens,
Darkness crashes down upon me, ohh!!
Like a big black bat of death, it smothers my senses,
Makes me lose my sense of time,
This cannot be a dream!
I need to be wide awake, wide awake!
When Valkyries come to take me,
To my place among the warriors,
To my place at Odin's side!
Aaaahh!!!
knight
we have been saved, our journey has ended
but tell us why, why this ordeal?
what was your aim, or was it just some game
have we've been humbled, or did we prevail?
we've been enslaved, our wounds have not mended
and who are you, what magicians or gods?
what was your plan, we don't understand
did we pass, or did we fail?
chorus
Two Gates - two portals await.
Let your choice be guided by collective wisdom.
Ah, hath the prospect of freedom ever tasted so good?
One gate completes the circle;one step away from your own dimension, your cherished time.
One gate severs all connections: one step away from the dreamworld of everlasting ebony.
You call it Oblivion.
It is a brave soul who makes the first choice.
barbarian
behold these gates, the first one plain and old
behold these gates, the second forged of gold
the gate of old spells out disgrace and shame
the one of gold cries out my noble name
I challenge death to meet me at this gate
I challenge Odin to pronounce my fate
and if I thrive I've overcome this land
but if I fail I'll die a worthy man
chorus
roman open the gate, we're now on our own
all enter the gate to your destiny
roman will it be fortune or fate, the truth shall be known
all enter the gate to your destiny
barbarian
Valhalla shines beyond the golden gate
I walk alone so dare not follow me
but choose your own and die in agony
chorus
barbarian (fading into oblivion)
What evil place might this be?
Why are the heavens so black?
Eternity threatens,
Darkness crashes down upon me, ohh!!
Like a big black bat of death, it smothers my senses,
Makes me lose my sense of time,
This cannot be a dream!
I need to be wide awake, wide awake!
When Valkyries come to take me,
To my place among the warriors,
To my place at Odin's side!
Aaaahh!!!
knight
we have been saved, our journey has ended
but tell us why, why this ordeal?
what was your aim, or was it just some game
have we've been humbled, or did we prevail?
we've been enslaved, our wounds have not mended
and who are you, what magicians or gods?
what was your plan, we don't understand
did we pass, or did we fail?
chorus
Facts about The Two Gates
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The Two Gates is written by Arjen Lucassen.
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It is first released in 1998 as part of Ayreon's album "Into the Electric Castle" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 14th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, The Two Gates by Ayreon explores the theme of destiny and the choices one faces in life, symbolized by the two gates which show different paths and their results. The gates function as a metaphor which shows how people decide between two options while understanding their bravery and resulting consequences. The two gates lyrics mostly emphasize empowerment together with angst and adventure and reflection and freedom which the artists express through their performance. The song shows how people must choose their paths through life while showing how courage and honor combine with struggle and survival and their need for uncertainty and questioning. The lyrics contain themes of death, which establish a connection to destiny, while introducing mystical elements that include Valhalla and Valkyries. The intense dramatic language used in the text contains no profanity and explicit violence or sexual content. The mature themes and imagery suggest a PG rating, indicating that parental guidance is advised for younger audiences.
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The Two Gates falls under the genre Rock.
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The Two Gates song length is 6 minutes and 28 seconds.
Who wrote The Two Gates lyrics?
The Two Gates is written by Arjen Lucassen.
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When was The Two Gates released?
It is first released in 1998 as part of Ayreon's album "Into the Electric Castle" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 14th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Two Gates lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, The Two Gates by Ayreon explores the theme of destiny and the choices one faces in life, symbolized by the two gates which show different paths and their results. The gates function as a metaphor which shows how people decide between two options while understanding their bravery and resulting consequences. The two gates lyrics mostly emphasize empowerment together with angst and adventure and reflection and freedom which the artists express through their performance. The song shows how people must choose their paths through life while showing how courage and honor combine with struggle and survival and their need for uncertainty and questioning. The lyrics contain themes of death, which establish a connection to destiny, while introducing mystical elements that include Valhalla and Valkyries. The intense dramatic language used in the text contains no profanity and explicit violence or sexual content. The mature themes and imagery suggest a PG rating, indicating that parental guidance is advised for younger audiences.
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Which genre is The Two Gates?
The Two Gates falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song The Two Gates?
The Two Gates song length is 6 minutes and 28 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 2010 Inside Out Music
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