The Gates Lyrics
Da Vinci’S Notebook
Lyrics
Workin' on a laptop, close to the end
Of a job I've been doin' since half past ten
I don't believe that it's frozen again
The system has gone down-o, down-o, down-o
I don't believe that it's frozen again, the system has gone down-o
So I took it down to the help desk guy
I said, “Make it better, or I'm gonna cry”
He said, “I'm sorry, your computer has died
The data can no longer be found-o, found-o, found-o”
He said, “I'm sorry, your computer has died, the data can no longer be found-o”
To the roof with the laptop I did go
Over to the edge and I gave it a throw
And when it arrived seven stories below
It really made a mighty fine sound-o, sound-o, sound-o
When it arrived seven stories below, it really made a mighty fine sound-o
Well, that didn't do enough to ease my pain
So I went down to Dulles and I got on a plane
Sayin', “This is all Billy Gates's fault
Touched down in Seattle and got off the plane
Hit Starbucks to get out of the rain
Paid all o' my dough for a thimble o' joe
Full o' foam and the cinnamon brown-o, brown-o, brown-o
All o' my dough for a thimble o' joe full o' foam and the cinnamon brown-o
When the Gates found out about my plan
He packed up a bag, turned tail and ran
Megalo-man took it out on the lam
And hid way underground-o, ground-o, ground-o
Megalo-man took it out on the lam and hid way underground-o
Well, the Gates been a'runnin' ever since that day
Thinks he can hide but he can't get away
When I finally find his little skinny behind
Gonna kick it all over this town-o, town-o, town-o
Finally find his little skinny behind, gonna kick it all over this town
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Gates is a song by the Italian progressive rock band Da Vinci's Notebook, released on their album Brontosaurus in 1997. The song was written and composed by the band’s two members, Paul Sabourin and Greg DiCostanzo, who are also the group’s vocalists.
It has been described as an upbeat song with a catchy chorus and humorous lyrics about getting stuck at the gates of Heaven. The genre of The Gates is alternative rock, with elements of folk and pop music. The Gates has become one of Da Vinci's Notebook's most popular songs, having been featured on multiple compilation albums and soundtracks for films and television shows. In addition to being covered by other bands, it has been used in commercials and video games. The song has been praised for its clever lyrics and strong hooks, making it a favorite among fans of Da Vinci's Notebook.