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 Are 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 is titled "If You're Not With Us You Are Against Us," and it talks about how the world is full of too much fighting which can lead to unnecessary harm. Gavin Rossdale begins by acknowledging his love for someone, and how there were times when he wasn't in love with them. He further explains that he is a runaway that turned to dust, which means that he is a former version of himself, and he hopes to find a way to keep everything together. He expresses his frustration with how much time we waste fighting and how it feels like the ocean is dying. Rossdale then suggests that there is no need to be afraid, and everything is going to be okay when the tea is on its way, and we can go through the night again.
The chorus talks about being brave and standing up for what you believe in. It suggests that if you're not with them, then you must be against them. The song reminds the listener that everyone has human rights and that there have been a lot of wrongs done to people. Rossdale acknowledges that it's hard to move on from a situation or a person that you've lost. He emphasises that he needs the person he is talking to more than before, especially if they take and give equally. The song concludes by hoping that the colours in the mirror get clearer every day, and if you're not with us, then you're against us.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're not with us you are against us
If you're not on our team, then you're our enemy.
I love you now
I care for you at this moment.
But I've loved you not
But there have been times when I didn't love you.
I am a run away
I am a person who has fled from a difficult situation.
That turned to dust
That has been destroyed or ruined.
I just hope to find a way to keep it together
I hope to discover a method to maintain unity.
Shocks me how we beat the weather
It surprises me how we managed to overcome difficult circumstances.
Too much time done on fighting
We've spent too much time in conflict.
Ocean feels of dying
I sense that something important is slowly disappearing.
There's no need to be afraid
There's nothing to fear.
When the tea is on it's way
At times when things are going as expected.
To the night we go again
We return to the darkness of uncertainty.
Bravery if you are against us
You'll need courage to oppose us.
Bravery if you think you can take us
You'll need courage if you believe you can win over us.
Bravery if you think you can beat us
You'll need courage if you think you can defeat us.
We have human rights
We all deserve certain freedoms by virtue of being human.
Too many wrongs
There are too many injustices.
It's so damn hard
It's incredibly difficult.
Since you've been gone
Things have been tough since you left.
Give me those I give
I want those who will reciprocate.
And those I take
And those who will give to me.
Whatever you
Whoever you are.
Please don't break
Please don't let me down.
I need you now
I need you at this moment.
More than before
More than I did previously.
I look around
I observe what's happening around me.
See strangers more
And the people I see seem more distant or unfamiliar.
Saraton on it's way
Something, like a drink, is arriving soon.
The summer roll
The summer season comes and goes.
Into tomorrow
Moving forward into the future.
I got regrets
I have things I feel sorry about.
Still make you hollow
Which continue to make you feel empty inside.
Colors in the mirror
The things I see reflect changing or evolving patterns.
Everyday, yeah, is getting clearer
Each day that goes by, things become more discernible.
If you're not with us
If you're not part of our group.
You are against us
Then you're standing in our way.
Brain-freeze
This line doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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