Story Behind The Song
This is a story of a little boy whose mother died and the father just couldnA't cope, so the child was in the care of his grandparents.
In Diana's words;
"I think. I tried to imagine what this little boy was thinking and maybe asking. I wanted it to
Song Description
A story of a little boy whose mother died and he looks to the heavens and asks A"mommy is it far to Heavens Gate?A", because he would like to go and bring her home.
| Song Length |
4:55 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving |
Subject |
Heaven |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Heavens Gate
Lyrics - Diana Primus
Music - Garry Hallman
Vocals - James Thomas
A little face looks up to the nighttime skies and says,
Twinkle twinkle little star
Tell me mommy is heaven that far
I didnA't get to say goodbye
And when you left my daddy cried
I need to come and bring you home
So me and daddy wonA't be alone
Mommy is it far to heavens gate
Can I ride my bike that far
Or maybe dad could drive us in the car
Oh mommy are you that far away
Can you come home to us and stay
Someone told me you were a star
Is that you shining up so far
Mommy is it far to heavens gate
Grandma says you are with god
IA'd trade him for my favorite fishing rod
IA'd give him everything IA've got
I know itA's not an awful lot
But maybe he will understand
How much I need to hold your hand
Mommy is it far to heavens gate
Lord, hereA's my favorite fishing rod
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