Lyrics
Twist away the gates of steel
Expressing the action of breaking through barriers or restrictions symbolized by "gates of steel."
Unlock the secret voice
Suggesting the discovery or revelation of a hidden or confidential message or truth.
Give in to ancient noise
Encouraging surrender to primal or ancient sounds, possibly advocating for a return to raw, instinctual elements.
Take a chance a brand new dance
Encouraging taking risks and embracing a new way of dancing or living.
Twist away the gates of steel
Reiteration of breaking free from constraints or limitations represented by the "gates of steel."
Twist away, now twist and shout
Encouraging energetic movement and expression, possibly referencing the iconic phrase "twist and shout."
The earth it moves too slow
Commenting on the slow pace of the Earth's changes or progress.
But the earth is all we know
Highlighting the limited understanding and familiarity humans have with Earth.
We pay to play the human way
Implying that humans engage in societal activities by adhering to certain rules and norms.
Twist away the gates of steel
Reiteration of the theme of breaking free from restrictions symbolized by the "gates of steel."
A man is real
Asserting the reality of human existence, contrasting with the notion of being made of steel.
Not made of steel
Emphasizing human vulnerability and humanity's non-metallic nature.
But the earth is all we know
Reiterating the limited scope of human knowledge and experience concerning the Earth.
We pay to play the human way
Reiterating the idea that humans conform to societal norms and expectations through payment or participation.
Twist away the gates of steel
Repeating the call to break free from constraints symbolized by the "gates of steel."
The beginning was the end
Suggesting a cyclical nature, where the beginning and end are intertwined.
Of everything now
Reflecting on the cyclical nature of existence, implying a sense of inevitability.
The ape regards his tail
Describing the ape's fixation on its tail as a symbol of repetitive and futile behavior.
He's stuck on it
Expressing the idea that the ape is trapped or fixated on a self-destructive pattern.
Repeats until he fails
Indicating that the repetition continues until failure or exhaustion.
Half a goon and half a god
Describing a being that is part foolish and part divine, suggesting the complexity of human nature.
A man's not made of steel
Reiterating that humans are not composed of steel, emphasizing their vulnerability.
Twist away, now twist and shout
Repeating the call for energetic movement and expression, reminiscent of the earlier "twist and shout."
The earth it moves too slow
Reiterating the idea that the Earth's pace is perceived as slow.
But the earth is all we know
Reiterating the limited understanding and familiarity humans have with Earth.
We pay to play the human way
Reiterating the notion that humans participate in societal activities by adhering to certain rules and norms.
Twist away the gates of steel
Final call to break free from constraints symbolized by the "gates of steel."
A man is real that's how he feels
Affirming the reality of human emotions and experiences as the essence of true existence.
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