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Gatekeeper by Feist

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Gatekeeper

Release date: 2004

From Let It Die
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'Gatekeeper' by Feist is a pop track from the album 'Let It Die' and it was released in 2004. Set with the season turning, the lyrics address the rituals of new romance, with talk of “new lovers” and a cyclical sense of months, June, July and August, as the “gate” idea suggests ongoing access and shifting thresholds. The vocal tone feels like knowing theatre, but the sentiment is plain enough: plan less, linger more, and let the summer set the terms.

"Gatekeeper" is a single by Feist, from the album Let It Die, released 2004. The track is 2:18 long. It's filed under Pop. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 3 articles about Feist.

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Lyrics

Gatekeeper

Well, it's time to begin as the summer sets in
It's the scene you set for new lovers
You play your part, painting in a new start
But each gate will open another
June, July and August said
"It's probably hard to plan ahead"
June, July and August said
"It's better to bask in each others"
Gatekeeper, seasons wait for your nod
Gatekeeper, you held your breath
Made the summer go on and on
Well, they tried to stay in from the cold and wind
Making love and making their dinner
Only to find out the love that they grew
In the summer froze
February, April said
"Don't be fooled by that summer again"
February, April said
"That half of the year, well, we'll never be friends"
Gatekeeper, seasons wait for your nod
Gatekeeper, you held your breath
Made the winter go on and on
Gatekeeper, gatekeeper, gatekeeper
Seasons wait for your nod

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Track details

From Let It Die

2:182004Single
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Let It Die
Let It Die
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2004
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  1. 1Gatekeeper
    2:18
  2. 2Mushaboom
    3:43
  3. 3Let It Die
    2:55
  4. 4One Evening
    3:36

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