Gladiator
MONO_KYO & Zayde Wølf Lyrics

Gladiator, gladiator, gladiator
The singer is emphasizing their strength and power by repeating the word 'gladiator' three times.

Picked a fight with the gods I'm the giant slayer
The singer is describing their confidence and bravery by saying they are willing to fight even the gods and have the power to defeat giants.

Bone shaker, dominator
The singer is using these phrases to assert their dominance and strength, implying that they can shake bones and control situations.

Freight train, wrecking ball, I'm the gladiator
The artist is likening themselves to powerful machines like a freight train and a wrecking ball, highlighting their ability to overpower and destroy obstacles.

Let me back it up to the start of the climb
The artist wants to go back to the beginning of their journey in order to tell their story from the beginning.

Faced with an army of vipers and lions
The singer encountered many challenges and obstacles that were dangerous and difficult to overcome.

I had to keep on reaching up 'cause it was my time
Despite the challenges, the singer persevered and continued to strive for success because they believed that it was their moment to achieve greatness.

To tear down the kingdom and call out the liars
The artist's goal was to take down those who were dishonest and corrupt, in order to create a better world.

Got a jail on my heart from the pessimists
The artist has been hurt emotionally by negative people who have held them back from reaching their full potential.

Got those nails in my mouth for impressionists
The artist has been silenced by those who have made false assumptions about them and judged them unfairly.

Spent too much money on a therapist
The singer has tried to improve themselves by seeking therapy, but it has not been effective in solving their problems.

Couldn't fix me, I accepted it
The artist has come to terms with the fact that they cannot change certain things about themselves and has decided to accept themselves for who they are.

I've got every reason to fight
The singer is motivated and determined to keep fighting against those who stand in their way.

Have you ever shaken hands with the devil in the night? Let me tell ya
The singer is asking if anyone else has ever been in a dangerous or risky situation, and then offers to share their own story.

(Picked the gods I'm the giant slayer)
This line repeats the earlier phrase and emphasizes the singer's power and ability to defeat even the most daunting opponents.

(Bone shaker, dominator)
This line repeats an earlier phrase and once again asserts the artist's strength and control over situations and people.