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.
If You're Not With Us You're Against Us
Gavin Rossdale Lyrics
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I love you now
But I've loved you not
I am a run away
That turned to dust
I just hope to find a way to keep it together
Shocks me how we beat the weather
Ocean feels of dying
There's no need to be afraid
When the tea is on it's way
To the night we go again
Yeah
[Chorus]
Bravery if you are against us
Bravery if you think you can take us
Bravery if you think you can beat us
If you're not with us you are against us
We have human rights
Too many wrongs
It's so damn hard
Since you've been gone
Give me those I give
And those I take
Whatever you
Please don't break
I need you now
More than before
I look around
See strangers more
There's no need to be afraid
Saraton on it's way
Into the night we go again
Yeah
[Chorus: x2]
The summer roll
Into tomorrow
I got regrets
Still make you hollow
Colors in the mirror
Everyday, yeah, is getting clearer
If you're not with us
If you're not with us
If you're not with us
You are against us
If you're not with us
You are against us
[Chorus: x2]
If you're not with us then you are against us
Brain-freeze
Brain-freeze
Brain-freeze
Brain-freeze
The song “If You're Not With Us You're Against Us” by Gavin Rossdale talks about the complexities of human relationships and emphasizes the importance of unity. In the first verse, Rossdale expresses his emotions towards someone he loves but has had issues with. He describes himself as a runaway that has turned to dust, indicating that he is struggling to keep everything together. He hopes to find a way to keep things together and beat the weather, but too much time is wasted fighting. He also mentions that the feeling is mutual, and the relationship is dying out. Despite this, he insists that there’s no need to be afraid since they still have the strength to face their problems.
The chorus then emphasizes the importance of bravery in the face of adversity. Rossdale mentions that they have human rights but also acknowledges that there are too many wrongs. The absence of his significant other has made it more challenging to deal with life’s difficulties. However, he acknowledges that he still needs them and hopes that they can come together and not break each other apart. In the end, Rossdale incites people to choose sides, emphasizing that if they are not with us, then they are against us.
Overall, the lyrics are centered on the struggle to maintain relationships and the importance of unity when dealing with life’s complexities. It encourages people to be brave in the face of adversity and to stick together.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're not with us you are against us
You're either for us or against us, there's no middle ground.
I love you now
I currently love you in this moment.
But I've loved you not
There was a time where I did not love you.
I am a run away
I am someone who has fled or escaped from something or someone.
That turned to dust
That past is now gone or destroyed.
I just hope to find a way to keep it together
I'm trying to maintain or preserve something important to me.
Shocks me how we beat the weather
It's surprising that we were able to overcome a difficult situation.
Too much time done on fighting
We've wasted a lot of time and energy on arguing or conflict.
Ocean feels of dying
The ocean seems to be dying or in a state of decline.
There's no need to be afraid
There's nothing to fear.
When the tea is on it's way
Things are about to get started or moving forward.
To the night we go again
We're starting over or going back to the beginning.
Bravery if you are against us
You need to be brave if you're going to oppose us.
Bravery if you think you can take us
You must have courage if you believe you can challenge us.
Bravery if you think you can beat us
You'll need to be brave if you're going to try to defeat us.
We have human rights
We, as humans, have certain inalienable rights.
Too many wrongs
There are too many injustices or things that are not right.
It's so damn hard
It's extremely difficult.
Since you've been gone
Things have been difficult since you left.
Give me those I give
I only want back what I've given.
And those I take
I'll take only what I've earned or deserve.
Whatever you
Anything that you want or need.
Please don't break
Don't let it fall apart or end.
I need you now
I require your presence or support at this very moment.
More than before
I need it now more than ever.
I look around
I observe my surroundings.
See strangers more
I see more unfamiliar faces.
Saraton on it's way
Things are about to begin or start moving forward.
The summer roll
Time continues to march on, as seasons change.
Into tomorrow
The future is always just beyond the horizon.
I got regrets
I have things that I wish had been different or made different choices in the past.
Still make you hollow
Those regrets continue to affect me deeply.
Colors in the mirror
The shades or hues reflected in the mirror.
Everyday, yeah, is getting clearer
Each day makes things more distinct or intelligible.
If you're not with us then you are against us
Repeat of the main idea that you're either for or against us.
Brain-freeze
Nonsensical repetition for poetic effect.
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Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE
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Merrin Guthrie
This guy is so underrated.
IMARTINIl
Such a great song, wish it made a setlist instead of covers