THE LIVING END - DON'T SHUT THE GATE

Isolate for protection
Put a gate on detention
Gotta make separation

Easy to slide and be hypnotised
Don't shut the gate

Investigate for correction
Single out a selection
Settle all apprehension

Chorus

SLAM, SHUT, SHUT, SHUT, SHUT, SHUT, SHUT

"The idea was a swampy rock tune touching on the sensitive
issue of immigration laws in Australia. I wanted the line "Don't shut the gate"
to be as simple and direct as possible."