The Right Direction

from Departures by Gateways

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lyrics

In this life of mine, it took so long to get where I needed to be
These chains, they kept me on the ground
My world came crashing down on me
I found my crutch, a new hope to believe in

I watched the way you fall
I watched the way you let go

A glass shatters, I've seen you fall apart, I've picked up the pieces
To see such a monument, I've caught a sight of who I shouldn't be
Without your guidance, I still know right from wrong
And with this voice, I'm definitely making a positive choice, a glimpse of who I really am

All of this has made who I am today
I've waited for so long for an answer
It's all clear to me now, I finally know who I am

The life of a man, the mirror in front of my face
My new life has been brought to mind
So many years of conflict it took me to find

Here's to the boy you once knew

I watched you run away
I watched the way you let go
False steps of many miles you've traveled

(Gerry from These Lights Above Us)
I will keep carrying this torch, forever burning so bright
My youth, I'm here to take it back for good

Corrupted promises, I conquered through
Your mountains of disappointments, I finally know who I am

The right direction, here's a new man

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from Departures, released December 30, 2012

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Gateways Sterling Heights, Michigan

Gateways, a progressive melodic hardcore band arising from the Metro Detroit area. This band is strictly about setting a straight forward positive message with uplifting words and a hard-hitting, fast-paced melodic sound. A group of great friends in it for the fun and passion in music, the experience, and most of all, to make a genuine positive impact in the music scene. ... more

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discography

S/T

Apr 2013
Departures

Dec 2012
Existence EP

Oct 2011
The Right Direction

Mar 2011

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