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John Mellencamp Golden Gates Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.92/10 [13 votes]Album: Uh-Huh! / Original Release Date: 2005-01-01Genre: RockSong Duration: 4 min 04 sec
Golden Gates
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp
JOHN MELLENCAMP
- Golden Gates LyricsAin't no golden gates gonna swing open
Ain't no streets paved in natural pearl
Ain't no angel with a harp come singin'
Leastways not that I knwo if in this world
In these days of uncertain futures
Who knows what the masters might do
They got their big deals goin' on, goin' on
Got nothing to do with me and you
If I could I'd get us a big suite
Overlooking the Park
Only promise I know to be true
Are the promises made from the heart
I don't need to see the whole thing go down
I don't need to see another lonely man
I don't need to see a woman crying for the savior
Holding on to some moneyman's hand
Who can I call to make my reservations
Forever thrown in the dark
The only promises I know to be true
Are the promises made from the heart
I don't believe in the authorities
They ain't gonna take care of me and you
I don't have all the strength that I need
To love the way that I want to
The only promises Iknow to be true
Are the promises made from the heart
jmcclung@lanshare.ucs.indiana.edu
"Every day is St. Patricks' Day!"
Ain't no streets paved in natural pearl
Ain't no angel with a harp come singin'
Leastways not that I knwo if in this world
In these days of uncertain futures
Who knows what the masters might do
They got their big deals goin' on, goin' on
Got nothing to do with me and you
If I could I'd get us a big suite
Overlooking the Park
Only promise I know to be true
Are the promises made from the heart
I don't need to see the whole thing go down
I don't need to see another lonely man
Holding on to some moneyman's hand
Who can I call to make my reservations
Forever thrown in the dark
The only promises I know to be true
Are the promises made from the heart
I don't believe in the authorities
They ain't gonna take care of me and you
I don't have all the strength that I need
To love the way that I want to
The only promises Iknow to be true
Are the promises made from the heart
jmcclung@lanshare.ucs.indiana.edu
"Every day is St. Patricks' Day!"
Facts about Golden Gates
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Golden Gates is written and performed by John Mellencamp.
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It is first released on January 01, 2005 as part of John Mellencamp's album "Uh-Huh!" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we take a closer look at its interpretation, John Mellencamp's 'Golden Gates' denounces through the lyrics the false promises made by religious and political leaders and at the same time places the authenticity of heart commitments over the institutionalized beliefs of the churches and temples. The main themes explored in the Golden gates lyrics are love, reflection, angst, social commentary, and empowerment. The song, however, also conveys the negative aspects of being skeptical of religion and society, being uncertain and disillusioned with the future, relying on personal and heart promises, being distrustful towards authority and institutions, and having empathy and compassion for others at the same time. The lyrics express skepticism towards authority and religious imagery, and even though the language used is somewhat mild, it can still be considered inappropriate for children. Hence, the PG rating.
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Golden Gates falls under the genre Rock.
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Golden Gates song length is 4 minutes and 04 seconds.
Who wrote Golden Gates lyrics?
Golden Gates is written and performed by John Mellencamp.
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When was Golden Gates released?
It is first released on January 01, 2005 as part of John Mellencamp's album "Uh-Huh!" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Golden Gates lyrics?
When we take a closer look at its interpretation, John Mellencamp's 'Golden Gates' denounces through the lyrics the false promises made by religious and political leaders and at the same time places the authenticity of heart commitments over the institutionalized beliefs of the churches and temples. The main themes explored in the Golden gates lyrics are love, reflection, angst, social commentary, and empowerment. The song, however, also conveys the negative aspects of being skeptical of religion and society, being uncertain and disillusioned with the future, relying on personal and heart promises, being distrustful towards authority and institutions, and having empathy and compassion for others at the same time. The lyrics express skepticism towards authority and religious imagery, and even though the language used is somewhat mild, it can still be considered inappropriate for children. Hence, the PG rating.
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Which genre is Golden Gates?
Golden Gates falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Golden Gates?
Golden Gates song length is 4 minutes and 04 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): John Mellencamp
Record Label(s): 2005 John Mellencamp, under exclusive license to The Island Def Jam Music Group
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