Gates of Eden

Swerved to miss that semi
Almost lost control
Sundogs howled above my head, there's reason to go slow
I saw it all in slow motion
My heart beat like a drum
The good, the bad, and the ghosts of things to come

And there I was, staring at the gates of Eden
I didn't know it, but I was standing at the gates

Torn up and tattered
Grateful and electric, too
Every breath felt like a miracle, every heartbeat felt brand new
It was a big fat blessing
It was a beautiful surprise
To be staring at the gates of Eden with earthly eyes

Staring at the gates of Eden
Standing at the gates

I could've missed the love of my life as my last breath slipped away
I could've turned to see that billboard, and never seen another day
No matter what it looked like, I'd seen it every day
I'd been staring, staring at the gates of Eden

It's the rockin' hallelujah
It's the rollercoaster ride
It's champagne and potato chips, chocolate cherry pie
It's dancing with the devil
To get your heart's desire
It might not look the way you thought it would
But it always takes you higher

C'mon through the gates of Eden
Higher, through the gates
Oh, oh, oh Eden
C'mon now through the gates
C'mon, c'mon