Fifteen at the Gate — A Song Inspired by French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15

[Verse 1]
They said the street was burning through the glass
So they drew a white line no young foot could pass
I stood with my worry and my wedding band
Said I know that fire, but I know my land

[Pre-Chorus]
There are wolves made of static, there are bells that lie
But a fatherless key is a colder sky

[Chorus]
Fifteen at the gate, count it slow
Who keeps the keeper when the keys all go
I can bar the window, I can dim the glow
Don't make a kingdom out of my no

[Verse 2]
The clerk had clean hands and a clipboard smile
Said trust the new lock for a little while
But locks learn hunger, and ledgers grow
Till every free room has a number below

[Chorus]
Fifteen at the gate, count it slow
Who keeps the keeper when the keys all go
I can bar the window, I can dim the glow
Don't make a kingdom out of my no

[Bridge]
Raise them with thunder, raise them with grace
Teach them the lie by its digital face
But leave us the handle, leave us the fight
A home has a law older than light

[Guitar Solo]

[Final Chorus]
Fifteen at the gate, count it slow
Who keeps the keeper when the keys all go
I can love the shelter, hate the throne
Don't make a kingdom out of my home

[Outro]
Fifteen at the gate
Keys don't raise a soul
Fifteen at the gate
Leave the home whole