Gladiator
Nicola Roberts Lyrics

Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong, ding dong
The singer is ringing a bell, possibly as a warning of some kind.

Falling down to London town
The singer is descending into the city of London, either literally or figuratively.

Past the rooftops and the crown
The singer is moving through the city, possibly observing the buildings and people around them.

The rules are easy if you like to break them and offend
The artist suggests that it is simple to disregard and challenge authority, if that is what one desires.

A role reversal that's the password so come make a friend
The artist is inviting others to engage in subverting traditional social roles and making new connections with those who share their inclination to do so.

It's topsy-turvy to give mercy to the guilty men
The singer believes that treating those who have done wrong with leniency goes against social norms or expectations.

We love you faking cause you made the effort to pretend
The singer admires those who are able to convincingly fake or pretend something, because it shows effort and skill.

Like a gladiator craves the blood of his spectators
The artist is comparing their desire for attention and praise to the bloodlust of a gladiator's audience.

I'm in the middle of a man I'll have to call you later
The artist is busy and unable to speak currently, and will reach out again at a later time.

And just before I pull out I swear to use indicators
The artist promises to signal their intentions before leaving a situation or conversation, perhaps metaphorically.

So you can see my show, you can, you can see my show
The singer wants their performance or display to be seen and appreciated by others.

I roll the dice you play like mice send you round the bend
The artist sees themselves as taking risks and daring to be different, while others are more passive and predictable.

Sugar and spice screaming is nice the fun it never ends
The singer enjoys being loud, and sees it as part of the fun and excitement of life.

I'm miss mischievous innocent to the bitter end
The singer sees themselves as both playful and innocent, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

Make up is make believe so slap it on be my best fried
The singer sees cosmetics as a way to create a desired image or persona, and is encouraging others to join in on this process.

I had to call a fire man my hair was burning bridges
The artist is using hyperbolic language to describe a situation where they needed help, which may or may not be literal.

I'm shooting bullets from my chest I'm super woman bitches
The artist feels powerful and confident, as if a superhero character.

And if my balls of steel have stuck half way down your pipe
The singer is again using exaggerated language, and seems to be referencing a metaphorical or literal blockage in a situation.

I got some KY, time to open open open wide
The singer is suggesting that they have a solution to the problem mentioned, and that others should be receptive or accepting of their ideas.

Those days, I'd stumble in the dark, angels give me back my spark
The artist is reflecting on a time when they lacked direction or purpose, and is hoping to regain their motivation or inspiration.

The wrong girl trapped in the right place
The artist sees themselves as out of place or misunderstood, despite being in a situation that seems beneficial or desirable to others.

I've had enough I've dusted off
The artist is acknowledging that they are ready for something new or different, and are preparing themselves for change.

And wiped my blood on you!
The singer is using provocative language, suggesting that they have overcome a challenge or conflict with the help of others.

Gonna tap tap tap tap tap tap tap
The artist is preparing to use a microphone or other audio equipment.

On the mic now
The singer is now speaking or singing into the microphone.

Say my name now
The singer is instructing others to announce or recognize their name.

Show show show show show show show
The singer wants others to pay attention to their performance or display.

Here I go, go, go
The artist is starting their performance or display.