Cemetery Gates
Pantera · Original Album Series [2011]
Reverend, Reverend,
Is this some conspiracy?
Crucified for no sins
Put an image, beneath me
What's within my plans for life
It all seems so unreal
I'm a man, couldn't have feel this world
Left in my misery
The reverend he turned to me
Without a tear in his eyes
Nothing new for him to see
I didn't ask him why
I will remember
The love our souls had
Sworn to make
Now I watch the falling rain
All my mind can see
Now is your (face)
Well I guess
You took my youth
And gave it all away
Like the birth of a
New found joy
This love would end in rage
And when she died
I couldn't cry
The pride within my soul
You left me incomplete
All alone as the
Memories now unfold
Believe the word
I will unlock my door
And pass the
Cemetary gates
Sometimes when I'm alone
I wonder all aloud
If you're watching over me
Some place far abound
I must reverse my life
I can't live in the past
Then set my soul free
Belong to me at last
Through all those
Complex years
I thought I was alone
I didn't care to look around
And make this world my own
And when she died
I should've cried and spared myself some pain...
You left me incomplete
All alone as the memories still remain
The way we were
The chance to save my soul
And my concern is now in vain
Believe the word
I will unlock my door
And pass the
Cemetary gates
The way we were
The chance to save my soul
And my concern is now in vain
Believe the word
I will unlock my door
And pass the
Cemetary gates
Gates...
Gates...
Is this some conspiracy?
Crucified for no sins
Put an image, beneath me
What's within my plans for life
It all seems so unreal
I'm a man, couldn't have feel this world
Left in my misery
The reverend he turned to me
Without a tear in his eyes
Nothing new for him to see
I didn't ask him why
I will remember
The love our souls had
Sworn to make
Now I watch the falling rain
All my mind can see
Now is your (face)
Well I guess
You took my youth
And gave it all away
Like the birth of a
New found joy
This love would end in rage
And when she died
I couldn't cry
The pride within my soul
You left me incomplete
All alone as the
Memories now unfold
Believe the word
I will unlock my door
And pass the
Cemetary gates
Sometimes when I'm alone
I wonder all aloud
If you're watching over me
Some place far abound
I must reverse my life
I can't live in the past
Then set my soul free
Belong to me at last
Through all those
Complex years
I thought I was alone
I didn't care to look around
And make this world my own
And when she died
I should've cried and spared myself some pain...
You left me incomplete
All alone as the memories still remain
The way we were
The chance to save my soul
And my concern is now in vain
Believe the word
I will unlock my door
And pass the
Cemetary gates
The way we were
The chance to save my soul
And my concern is now in vain
Believe the word
I will unlock my door
And pass the
Cemetary gates
Gates...
Gates...
Cemetery Gates - Pantera
Pantera's 'Cemetery Gates' stands as a defining track in the evolution of groove metal, showcasing the band's signature blend of heavy riffs and intricate drumming. Released on their 2011 compilation album, the song captures the raw energy and technical proficiency that characterized their 1980s output. Featuring the iconic vocal delivery of Phil Anselmo, the recording exemplifies the genre's shift toward faster tempos and more aggressive rhythms while maintaining melodic hooks. The track remains a staple in the band's discography, illustrating their influence on modern heavy music and serving as a powerful example of their ability to fuse technical skill with visceral impact.