Discover the story of the song > Gates of Steel – Devo

The song is about the protagonist urging himself to let go of barriers and embrace the true self. He wants to unlock his hidden abilities and take a chance on something new. Although he acknowledges that humans are not made of steel, he believes that the earth and the human way of life are all he knows and he must pay to play. The chorus repeats the phrase "twist away" and advises him to dance and enjoy life while he has the chance because a man is real and that's how he feels.