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Carly Simon Twelve Gates To The City Lyrics
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CARLY SIMON
- Twelve Gates To The City Lyrics / with translationsThree gates in the east
Three gates in the west
Three gates in the north
Three gates in the south
That makes twelve gates to the city Hallelujah
Chorus:
Oh what a beautiful city
Oh what a beautiful city
Oh what a beautiful city
There's twelve gates to the city Hallelujah
Walk right in, you're welcome to the city
Step right up welcome to the city
Walk right through those gates to the city
There are twelve gates to the city Hallelujah
Chorus
Who are those children all dressed in red
Twelve gates to the city
Must be the children that Moses sent
There are twelve gates to the city Hallelujah
Rich and the poor welcome to the city
Young and the old welcome to the city
Weak and the strong welcome to the city
There are twelve gates to the city Hallelujah
Chorus
Chorus
Three gates in the west
Three gates in the north
Three gates in the south
That makes twelve gates to the city Hallelujah
Chorus:
Oh what a beautiful city
Oh what a beautiful city
Oh what a beautiful city
There's twelve gates to the city Hallelujah
Walk right in, you're welcome to the city
Step right up welcome to the city
Walk right through those gates to the city
Chorus
Who are those children all dressed in red
Twelve gates to the city
Must be the children that Moses sent
There are twelve gates to the city Hallelujah
Rich and the poor welcome to the city
Young and the old welcome to the city
Weak and the strong welcome to the city
There are twelve gates to the city Hallelujah
Chorus
Chorus
Facts about Twelve Gates To The City
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Twelve Gates To The City is written by Carly E. Simon.
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It is first released in 2002 as part of Carly Simon's album "Christmas Is Almost Here" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Carly Simon's Twelve Gates to the City uses a city with twelve gates as a metaphor to show how all people from different backgrounds can enter the city. The gates represent openness while the city functions as a perfect place that accepts all people and maintains harmonious relationships. Twelve gates to the city lyrics mostly emphasizes spirituality, celebration, joy, inspiration and hope. The song shows how people should view the heavenly city while it maintains its welcoming atmosphere through biblical references. The lyrics contain no offensive language, violence, or mature themes. The content is suitable for all ages and celebrates a welcoming and inclusive city with a spiritual tone.
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Twelve Gates To The City falls under the genre Holiday.
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Twelve Gates To The City song length is 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
Who wrote Twelve Gates To The City lyrics?
Twelve Gates To The City is written by Carly E. Simon.
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When was Twelve Gates To The City released?
It is first released in 2002 as part of Carly Simon's album "Christmas Is Almost Here" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Twelve Gates To The City lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Carly Simon's Twelve Gates to the City uses a city with twelve gates as a metaphor to show how all people from different backgrounds can enter the city. The gates represent openness while the city functions as a perfect place that accepts all people and maintains harmonious relationships. Twelve gates to the city lyrics mostly emphasizes spirituality, celebration, joy, inspiration and hope. The song shows how people should view the heavenly city while it maintains its welcoming atmosphere through biblical references. The lyrics contain no offensive language, violence, or mature themes. The content is suitable for all ages and celebrates a welcoming and inclusive city with a spiritual tone.
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Which genre is Twelve Gates To The City?
Twelve Gates To The City falls under the genre Holiday.
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How long is the song Twelve Gates To The City?
Twelve Gates To The City song length is 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Carly E. SimonRecord Label(s): 2002
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