The Gate
Arca, Björk
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My healed chest wound Transformed into a gate Where I receive love from Where I give love from And I care for you, care for you I care for you, care for you Care for you, care for you I care for you, care for you Split into many parts Splattered light beams into prisms That will reunite If you care for me, care for me If you care for me, care for me Care for me, care for me And then I'll care for you, care for you I care for you, care for you I care for you, care for you Care for you, care for you Didn't used to be so needy Just more broken than normal Proud self-sufficiency My silhouette is oval It is a gate I can care for you, care for you from I can care for you, care for you I care for you, care for you I care for you, care for you I care for you, care for you You care for me, care for me Care for you
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Written by: Bjork Guomundsdottir, Alejandro Ghersi
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"The Gate" is the lead single from Bjork's ninth studio album, "Utopia." It was released on September 15, 2017, two months before the full album release.
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Role in AlbumThe Gate serves as the opener for "Utopia," setting the tone for the entire album. It's seen by many as a bridge between "Vulnicura," Bjork's breakup album, and the more optimistic "Utopia."
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Song ProductionThe song was written by Björk and produced by her in collaboration with Arca, a music producer and DJ from Venezuela.
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Conceptual ImplicationWith lyrics like "Didn't used to be so needy/Just more broken than normal," "The Gate" deals with the healing process after heartbreak and the opening up to love again.
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Musically PioneeringThe song is pioneering in its blending of acoustic and electronic elements. This fusion is a key characteristic of "Utopia."
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Limited Vinyl ReleaseA limited-edition vinyl of the single was released, which features a bespoke gatefold sleeve representing the song.
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Music VideoA music video directed by Andrew Thomas Huang was released for "The Gate." The visual involved striking costumes designed by Gucci's Alessandro Michele and features Björk as a kind of celestial being in a world of colorful, flowing forms.
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Critical Acclaim"The Gate" received positive reviews from music critics. It was praised for its unique production and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Live Performances"The Gate" has been performed live at several of Björk's concerts, enhancing the ethereal nature of the song with visually stunning effects.
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DurationWith a run time of 6:33 minutes, "The Gate" is one of the longest songs on the "Utopia" album.
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