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Keeper of the Gates (Kerberos' Domain)

Jarrett Heintz · 4:39 · Released 28 September 2025

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Lyrics

  1. In the depths beneath fluorescent skies,
  2. Chains of passwords, secrets, lies.
  3. At the gate, the beast awaits,
  4. Three-headed guardian seals your fate...
  5. I've come to work, a hero’s quest,
  6. To dungeon deep, no time to rest.
  7. He snarls a greeting, eyes aflame,
  8. Kerberos (Kur-burr-us), keeper of my name.
  9. His heads are three, his voice is loud,
  10. "Authenticate (aw-then-ti-kate)!" he cries, proud.
  11. One head tracks time, relentless scroll,
  12. Another watches every role.
  13. Shaking hands with demons, every morning's fight,
  14. Grant me your permission, or lock me out tonight!
  15. Keeper of the gates!
  16. Watcher of clocks!
  17. Cerberus of cyberspace,
  18. A single sign onward, I go!
  19. Work is hell, and this I know.
  20. Keeper of the gates!
  21. Guardian of roles!
  22. Audit trails follow where I stroll,
  23. A single sign onward, I go!
  24. Through the flames of S-S-O!
  25. I speak my secret, whispered low,
  26. A box is locked and set to go.
  27. It's carried forth on shadowed ships,
  28. Across the Styx (sticks) by phantom lips.
  29. It reaches him—three heads arise,
  30. He breathes out fire, no disguise.
  31. Of tickets gold and silver bright,
  32. Each one forged in data's light.
  33. He stares into your soul, your past,
  34. Unlocks the box—judgment cast.
  35. If truth aligns and keys are right,
  36. He grants you gold and fades from sight.
  37. Fighting through the layers, battling with keys,
  38. Logging every movement, Kerberos (Kur-burr-us) oversees!
  39. Keeper of the gates!
  40. Watcher of clocks!
  41. Cerberus of cyberspace,
  42. A single sign onward, I go!
  43. Work is hell, and this I know.
  44. Keeper of the gates!
  45. Guardian of roles!
  46. Audit trails follow where I stroll,
  47. A single sign onward, I go!
  48. Through the flames of S-S-O!
  49. Tick, tock, realm is locked,
  50. Ticket granted, now unblocked.
  51. Watchful eyes record your deeds,
  52. Counting minutes, feeding needs!
  53. Keeper of the gates!
  54. Watcher of clocks!
  55. Cerberus of cyberspace,
  56. A single sign onward, I go!
  57. Work is hell, but on I roll.
  58. Keeper of the gates!
  59. Guardian of roles!
  60. Audit trails follow where I stroll,
  61. A single sign onward, I go!
  62. Through the dungeon of Kerberos (Kur-burr-us)!
  63. A single sign onward, through hell below,
  64. Kerberos (Kur-burr-us) watches...wherever I go.