Open the Gates (Type Eight) Lyrics

I used to stand unyielding a fortress made of might

Every battle fought to prove my strength to hold on tight

I roamed the storm with iron fists never showing any pain

Believing that control and power were the only things to gain

But deep beneath the thunder in the silence of the night

A whisper stirred within my soul challenging my inner fight

Then the steady reggae rhythm soothed the raging storm inside

It taught me there's a softer strength beyond the walls I used to hide

Now I open the gates let my heart lead the way

Breaking free from the chains that held me day by day

In every beat of this reggae sound I find the truth so clear

True power lies in vulnerability and the love we hold dear

I was a force a wild hurricane always on the attack

Never letting down my guard never cutting any slack

Yet in the heat of every struggle I felt the weight of solitude

A longing for a deeper touch a grace that quietly eludes

Through the gentle pulse of the music I learned to set my spirit free

Discovering that real strength comes when you learn to truly be

The rhythm whispered softly "Let go of the armor you defend"

For in an open tender heart you'll find a power that transcends

Now I open the gates let my heart lead the way

Breaking free from the chains that held me day by day

In every beat of this reggae sound I find the truth so clear

True power lies in vulnerability and the love we hold dear

Under the calming sway of bass and strum I found a brand new start

Realizing that the fiercest soul is one that opens up its heart

No longer bound by endless battles or the need to always control

I embrace the gentle whispers of life and let the healing take its toll

Now I walk a path unburdened with compassion as my guide

Learning that strength and tenderness can beautifully collide

Every step is filled with purpose every moment shining bright

I've transformed the fire in my spirit into a warm and guiding light

The past may still call softly but I no longer fear the fall

For I've found that love and openness make me stronger through it all

That reggae beat still echoes reminding me with every sound

That letting down these walls can turn my life completely around

Now I open the gates let my heart lead the way

Breaking free from the chains that held me day by day

In every beat of this reggae sound I find the truth so clear

True power lies in vulnerability and the love we hold dear

With every rising melody I celebrate my newfound art

An endless dance of courage with an open loving heart

In the warmth of each new sunrise I leave the past behind—

I'm free to live in truth and light with a spirit redefined