gateway

Can't take the swamp out of these meadows
Can't shake the rust off the covenant
Where will you be when all this settles?
Why do you run, you know you love it

There are no stray cats in the suburbs
The road to the coast holds no remorse
These soulless husks believe it's their turn
While we silently stay our course

Perfection is all you can offer
But me, I'm happy with dirty hands
You stole my love to fill your coffers
Did you forget just who I am?

I heard some industries are going under
And the price of rent is much too high
While it's true they tore us asunder
Does it mean we shouldn't try?

And now I'm staring at the gateway
With some more gateway in my palm
No, I won't sit around thinking of the glory days
It's time to stand and be strong

Be strong

Redemption is all I can offer
It's getting late, I think we should start
Me, I could not look at another
Well, won't forget just who we are

Who we are
I won't forget