In further work, he has established himself as an actor, with appearances in films such as: Zoolander, Constantine, The Game of Their Lives, and How to Rob a Bank. Additionally, he guest-starred in the American television series Criminal Minds. The episode, entitled "The Performer," originally aired on November 11, 2009, in which he played a Gothic rock star.
He is also married to Gwen Stefani of No Doubt. In 2006, they became parents to a son named Kingston. Also, in 2004 Rossdale discovered through testing that he is the father of a daughter [Daisy Lowe], from a past fling with fashion designer Pearl Lowe.
Another Night In The Hills
Gavin Rossdale Lyrics
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Living in danger
Hollywood faces
Can you take it to the races
She's the devil made of coal
Truth's that nobody knows
He's a gambler and a cheat
He got very small feet
If there is forgiveness
I haven't seen it
Don't let your friends
Fall to pieces
[Chorus]
Another night in the hills (another night in the hills)
On a buffet of pills (la la la la)
True work of art
Is how we got his far
Exiles and strangers
See black beat braces
I have 26 problems
I want you to have them
She likes cocaine
Right over my brain
She's the one to get famous
She the movers and shakers (shakers)
If there is forgiveness
I haven't seen it
Don't let your friends
Fall to pieces
[Chorus]
True work of art
Is how we got his far [Repeat: x 2]
What!
I used to work for the government
But I became ambivalent
I used to think that I cared
Then I got
[Foreign Language]
[Chorus]
Another night in the hills
Another night in the hills
Another night in the hills
How did we get this far
In Gavin Rossdale's song "Another Night In The Hills," he paints a picture of the dangers and excesses of Hollywood culture. He sings about "exiles and strangers" who are living dangerously, taking drugs, and trying to make it in the entertainment industry. The devil made of coal represents the dark side of this world, where truth is hard to come by and people are willing to cheat to get ahead. Rossdale describes a gambler with very small feet, a metaphor for someone who is not very skilled but still tries to win.
The chorus of the song repeats the title phrase, "Another night in the hills," which suggests that this lifestyle is not just a one-time thing but a recurring pattern. Rossdale sings about the "buffet of pills" and the "26 problems" that plague the people living in this world. He also mentions cocaine, which is a common drug in the entertainment industry. The song ends with Rossdale questioning how we got this far and speaking in a foreign language, perhaps suggesting that not all is as it seems.
Line by Line Meaning
Exiles and strangers
People who are outsiders and not familiar with their surroundings
Living in danger
Living in a potentially harmful or threatening environment
Hollywood faces
Celebrities in the entertainment industry
Can you take it to the races
Are you willing and able to handle the pressure and competition of the entertainment industry
She's the devil made of coal
Referring to a woman who is dangerous and manipulative
Truth's that nobody knows
The real facts and information are unknown or hidden
He's a gambler and a cheat
A man who takes risks and deceives others for personal gain
He got very small feet
He has a weakness or imperfection that is noticeable
If there is forgiveness
If there is an act of pardoning or understanding
I haven't seen it
It has not been present or shown
Don't let your friends
Do not allow your close companions
Fall to pieces
Become mentally and emotionally broken and vulnerable
[Chorus]
Refrain that is repeated throughout the song
On a buffet of pills
Using a variety of drugs as a coping mechanism
True work of art
The actual achievement and progress made
Exiles and strangers
The same line also appears in this section, reflecting that the theme persists
See black beat braces
See the contrast between the wealthy and the disadvantaged
I have 26 problems
I have many issues to deal with
I want you to have them
I would like to share these issues with you
She likes cocaine
A preference for drug use
Right over my brain
The drug use affects the mental state of the person
She's the one to get famous
This woman is likely to become successful and popular
She the movers and shakers
She is part of the group of influential and powerful people
True work of art
The actual achievement and progress made, repeated from earlier in the song
Is how we got his far
This is the reason for our current level of success and progress
What!
Exclamation used for emphasis
I used to work for the government
Refers to a job in a powerful or prestigious position
But I became ambivalent
I lost interest or enthusiasm for this work
I used to think that I cared
I believed that I had strong feelings or concern about something
Then I got
Followed by foreign language, implying a sense of loss or confusion
[Foreign Language]
Ambiguous and unstated in the song lyrics
Another night in the hills
The same line also appears in this section, reflecting that the theme persists
How did we get this far
Reflecting on the present situation and wondering about the path that led to it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE, D. STEWART
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