Cemetery Gates
Pantera
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Reverend, reverend, Is this a conspiracy? Crucified for no sins No revenge beneath me Lost within my plans for life, It all seems so unreal I'm a man cut in half in this world, Left in my misery Reverend he turned to me Without a tear in his eyes Nothing new for him to see, I didn't ask him why I will remember The love our souls had sworn to make Now I watch the falling rain All my mind can see now is your Well I guess you took my youth And gave it all away Like the birth of a new found joy This love would end in rage And when she died I couldn't cry The pride within my soul You left me incomplete All alone as the memories now unfold Believe the word I will unlock my door And pass the cemetery gates Sometimes when I'm alone, I wonder aloud, If you're watching over me Some place far abound I must reverse my life I can't live in the past Then set my soul free, Belong to me at last Through all those complex years I thought I was alone I didn't care to look around And make this world my own And when she died I should've cried and spared myself some pain You left me incomplete, All alone as the memories still remain The way we were, The chance to save my soul And my concern is now in vain Believe the word, I will unlock my door And pass the cemetery gates The way we were, The chance to save my soul And my concern is now in vain. Believe the word, I will unlock my door And pass the cemetery Gates Gates Gates
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Written by: Philip Anselmo, Rex Brown, Darrell Lance Abbott, Vincent Paul Abbott
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Cemetery Gates" is included as the fifth track on Pantera's breakthrough album, "Cowboys from Hell," which was released in 1990.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is categorized under the genre of heavy metal and power ballad.
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Song DurationClocking in at seven minutes and three seconds, "Cemetery Gates" is the longest song on the "Cowboys From Hell" album.
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Vocal RangePantera's lead vocalist, Phil Anselmo, showcases his vocal range in "Cemetery Gates," hitting high, falsetto notes that had not been widely demonstrated in the band's previous music.
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Musical StructureThe song combines elements of heavy metal and melodic rock, characterized by its alternating soft verse and heavy refrain sections.
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TributeIt has been speculated that "Cemetery Gates" was written as a tribute to a close friend of Anselmo's who died prematurely.
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Successful ReceptionOver the years, "Cemetery Gates" has received positive reviews from critics and has often been cited as a fan-favorite.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song has been featured in several popular culture outlets, including television shows and video games. It was even included in the game "Guitar Hero: Smash Hits."
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Live Performances"Cemetery Gates" is a staple in Pantera's live performances and is often elongated with the inclusion of additional guitar solos and crowd interaction.
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Cover VersionsMultiple bands across different genres have covered "Cemetery Gates," demonstrating its cross-genre appeal and timeless impact. Notable covers include versions by Bullet For My Valentine and Dream Theater.
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