Lyrics
Hey gatekeeper, tell me what you wanna see
Questioning the gatekeeper about their criteria for attention or recognition.
How many times I gotta walk your line before you take a look at me
Expressing frustration at having to conform to the gatekeeper's standards repeatedly.
Oh Gatekeeper you give it all to your friends
Accusing the gatekeeper of favoritism towards friends, maintaining status quo.
They pat your back, keep you in the black, nothing changes in the end
Gatekeeper's actions are self-serving, ensuring personal benefits without change.
Your high comes from keeping others low
Criticism of the gatekeeper deriving pleasure from holding others back.
You find the parts but you're never gonna see the whole
Despite understanding components, unable to comprehend the entire situation.
Hey gatekeeper cut 'em down so you feel tall
Gatekeeper's tendency to belittle others to feel superior.
Seeking rent, counting every cent selling ladders by the wall
Gatekeeper profits from others' struggles, exploiting them for personal gain.
You got me bleeding like a stone
Feeling emotionally drained or hurt due to the gatekeeper's actions.
The deck is stacked the seeds are sown
Indication of an unfair system with predetermined outcomes.
So I'll just do it on my own
Determination to pursue goals independently due to perceived unfairness.
Do it on my own
Reiterating the decision to pursue goals autonomously.
Hey gatekeeper, tell me what's your role?
Questioning the gatekeeper's actual purpose or responsibility.
Wine and dine, always looking fine in the emperor's new clothes
Gatekeeper's indulgence in appearances rather than substance.
Oh gatekeeper don't try to tell me what you know
Refusal to accept advice or knowledge from the gatekeeper.
I had my ten thousand hours in about ten thousand hours ago
Implying expertise gained long ago, dismissing gatekeeper's guidance.
Your high comes from keeping others low
Repetition of gatekeeper's satisfaction in hindering others' progress.
You fin d the parts but you're never gonna see the whole
Understanding individual parts but lacking a comprehensive view.
Oh gatekeeper won't ever get the message through
Belief that the gatekeeper will acknowledge success only when too late.
Time will come when you know my name but by then I won't remember you
Forgetting or disregarding the gatekeeper's influence once successful.
You got me bleeding like a stone
Reiteration of emotional distress caused by the gatekeeper's actions.
The deck is stacked the seeds are sown
Highlighting the unfairness or predetermined nature of circumstances.
So I'll just do it on my own
Determination to continue independently due to perceived unfairness.
Do it on my own
Reassertion of the decision to pursue goals autonomously.
You got me bleeding like a stone
Continued emotional distress caused by the gatekeeper's actions.
The deck is stacked the seeds are sown
Repetition of unfair circumstances or biased systems.
So I'll just do it on my own
Determination to persist alone despite the obstacles.
Do it on my own
Reiterating the resolution to pursue goals independently.
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