Gladiator
임다미(Dami Im) Lyrics
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Cover the sun in my eyes
I can see your silhouette, silhouette
I'll find a way to get to you
You look at me and I blush
You're like a perfect mirage
And they say you're out of my league
Out of reach
I'll break my back for just one touch
All my blood for your love
Not in it for the honour
For you I swear I'm gonna
Run through a thousand mining fields
And nothing can stop me
Not in it for the glory
I just hope you're waiting for me
Never gonna give up
I won't let nobody harm ya
I'mma fight for your love
Like a gladiator
Give it all that I've got
I'm your knight in shining armour
I'mma fight for your love
Like a gladiator
Like a gladiator
You built your walls real high
Nobody else dares to climb
But I'mma work my fingers to the bone
All the way to your throne
Catch every arrow
"Gladiator" by Dami Im is a song about the lengths the singer would go to win the heart of someone who is perceived to be out of their league. The song begins with the singer throwing her head to the sky to cover the sun in her eyes so she can see the silhouette of her love interest. She is willing to go through great lengths (such as breaking her back and shedding her blood) to win their love, even if it means running through a thousand mining fields. The singer is not in it for the honor or the glory, she is only driven by her love for the other person.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's determination to fight for their love like a gladiator. She vows to never give up and to protect the love interest with all that she's got, even if it means working her fingers to the bone and catching every arrow. The overall message of the song is about giving one's all for love, no matter the obstacles that stand in the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw my head to the sky
I'm overcoming all obstacles with determination
Cover the sun in my eyes
Nothing will distract me from reaching my goal
I can see your silhouette, silhouette
I can sense your presence and it motivates me to keep going
I'll find a way to get to you
No matter what, I will reach you
You look at me and I blush
Your attention makes me feel vulnerable yet excited
You're like a perfect mirage
You seem too good to be true
And they say you're out of my league
Others think we're not compatible
Out of reach
Seems like getting to you is impossible
I don't mind
I'm willing to endure anything to be with you
I'll break my back for just one touch
I'll do anything just to be close to you
All my blood for your love
I'm willing to sacrifice everything for your love
Not in it for the honour
I don't care about recognition, only about you
For you I swear I'm gonna
I'm making a promise to you
Run through a thousand mining fields
I will go through any danger for you
And nothing can stop me
I won't let anything come in between us
Not in it for the glory
I'm not doing this for fame, only for you
I just hope you're waiting for me
I hope you feel the same way I do
Never gonna give up
I won't quit until I have you
I won't let nobody harm ya
I'll protect you from any harm
I'mma fight for your love
I'll do whatever it takes to win your heart
Like a gladiator
I'm fighting this battle fiercely and fearlessly
Give it all that I've got
I'm putting all of my effort into this
I'm your knight in shining armour
I'll be there to save you from anything
Like a gladiator
I'm not giving up until I win your love
Like a gladiator
I'm ready to fight for you at any cost
You built your walls real high
You've put up barriers to protect yourself
Nobody else dares to climb
No one else is brave enough to try to break them down
But I'mma work my fingers to the bone
I'll work hard to show you my dedication
All the way to your throne
I'll reach the top, where you are
Catch every arrow
I'll take every hit for you and keep going
Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cleversongokuh
iOSaddict Which is a shame because Australia has produced heaps of singers that have beautiful singing voices. Here I'll give you just a handful of beautiful singing voices from Australia, take a look at these singers and their songs here on YouTube, just type in their name and song and enjoy--->
1. Jessica Mauboy - Never going to be the same
2. Bella Ferrero - Set Me On Fire
3. Guy Sebastian - Get Along
4. Taylor Henderson - When You Were Mine
5. Kate Miller-Heidke - The Last Day on Earth
6. and finally Megan Washington - Even When I'm Sleeping (Triple J Like A Version)
I love Dami In and all these singers, I wish/hope they break into the USA market.
@erosleander
"Gladiator"
Throw my head to the sky
Cover the sun in my eyes
I can see your silhouette, silhouette
I'll find a way to get to you
You look at me and I blush
You're like a perfect mirage
And they say you're out of my league
Out of reach
I don't mind
I'll break my back for just one touch
All my blood for your love
Not in it for the honour
For you I swear I'm gonna
Run through a thousand burning fields
And nothing can stop me
Not in it for the glory
I just hope you're waiting for me
Never gonna give up
I won't let nobody harm ya
I'mma fight for your love
Like a gladiator
Give it all that I've got
I'm your knight in shining armour
I'mma fight for your love
Like a gladiator
Like a gladiator
You built your walls real high
Nobody else dares to climb
But I'm a work my fingers to the bone
All the way to your throne
Catch every arrow in my shield
If it brings you to me
Not in it for the honour
For you I swear I'm gonna
Run through a thousand burning fields
And nothing can stop me
Not in it for the glory
I just hope you're waiting for me
Never gonna give up
I won't let nobody harm ya
I'mma fight for your love
Like a gladiator
Give it all that I've got
I'm your knight in shining armour
I'mma fight for your love
Like a gladiator
Like a gladiator
I'm gonna wait for your love
I'm gonna fight for your love
Don't care 'bout the odds I'll take on the world if I must
They will be screaming my name
You're gonna see who I am
I'll show you what I'm made of
There's nothing I'm afraid of
Never gonna give up
I won't let nobody harm ya
I'mma fight for your love
Like a gladiator
Give it all that I've got
I'm your knight in shining armour
I'mma fight for your love
Like a gladiator
Never gonna give up
I won't let nobody harm ya
I'mma fight for your love
Like a gladiator
Give it all that I've got
I'm your knight in shining armour
I'mma fight for your love
Like a gladiator
Like a gladiator
@brittneyleesaunders
actually love this song!
@nickywicks7861
Not actually totally 👍💯🙏
@K-Ville
AUSTRALIA'S REPRESENTIVE FOR EUROVISION!!!! Congratulations Dami!!! The best choice to represent us!
@RobertHeslop
+K-Ville Entertainment Can't wait! I'm certain i'll be voting for Dami! Good luck Australia, from the United Kingdom ♥
@JoaoJorgeESC
Excellent!
@italixgaming915
+K-Ville Entertainment I hope she has a good song, she can be a serious contestant!
@ambicicek
+Yvan Giovanetti no she hasn't... song she presents is kinda boring..:-o
@italixgaming915
Ondrej Ambrož
She's going to make it. The live version won't be so quiet.
@kwiproduction4411
WHY IS THIS SO UNDERRATED?
2020 ANYONE?
@endlessspace.8776
Dami is in Australia and is not really well know outside OZ.
Her old record label Sony Music never promoted her outside OZ
People are like sheep and follow main stream artists that sell music.
This song did fairly well with a Gold certification but it should of done better.
Australians essentially don't support her Genre of music. but Dami is well loved in OZ and she is doing very well otherwise.