Gate Lyrics

My mother kissed my father much

But still, she'd give me one that I could save

I kept its warmth until my lunch, to get me through the day as I needed ooo

And my mother had an angel voice

It rings through every pew still in St. James'

An alto song to fill the void and cure a boy in pain as he listened

Nothing's changed, I'm older but I'm just as lost

'Cause I'm still the altar boy that ran your way

To embrace your gown and pray that you wouldn't leave me

Such love I felt when looked upon

By love itself could make my father cry

Your small, but treasured gift from God

And with your husband's eyes, feels he's missing

Oo yes he does, yes he does oo

God it's strange to wander and to wonder thee

Will my mother be the one met at the gate

Is it fate I'm so afraid that I won't make it

And my mother kissed my brother much

But still, she'd leave me one that I could save

I've kept a pocket empty since

To get me through the day

'Cause I need it