Cameron and McCartan created a YouTube channel in July 2014, posting covers of some popular songs. Their first video, a cover of "At Last I See the Light", was released the following day. In May 2015, Cameron announced that the two are officially forming a band and would release their first original song soon.
In September 2015, they announced their band name, "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher", and that their first single, "Written in the Stars", would be released on October 2, 2015. On December 2, 2015, the band released a cover of the song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey, followed by a cover of Frank Sinatra's version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" six days later, on December 8, 2015.
In January 2016, Cameron and McCartan announced that their next single, titled "Glowing in the Dark", would be released on January 29, 2016. On April 8, 2016, the band officially released their song "Someone You Like", the acoustic version of which was first released on their YouTube channel in 2014. On June 16, 2016, the music video for their next single, "Make You Stay", was exclusively released on People, followed by the song's official release the next day.
In May 2016, the band announced that they would be releasing their first EP, titled Negatives, whose release date was later revealed to be July 29, 2016. It was made available for pre-order on iTunes on July 9, 2016. New songs were released daily leading up to the EP's official release – "My Way" on July 25, "Monster" on July 26, "Cry Wolf" on July 27, and "Gladiator" on July 28. The EP also includes two of their previous singles, "Glowing in the Dark" and "Make You Stay".
In October 2016, McCartan announced the breakup of the band, as well as the breakup of his and Cameron's relationship, stating, "Dove has decided this relationship isn't what she wants." However, he stated that the two still love each other very much and told their fans to "be sensitive, as this is painful."
Gladiator
The Girl and The DreamCatcher Lyrics
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I would take on the night for you
If it cuts so deep
It just won't heal
I would take it and die for you
When you think the writing's on the wall
When the only way out is to fall
When it's you and me against it all
I will keep on fighting for your love
And If you feel it
I'd go gladiator for your love
You know I mean it
I'd be glad I did it for your love
Yeah, when you need me
When you need me
I'd go gladiator
For your love
For your love
I'd be glad I did it
For your love
For your love
I'd go gladiator
For your love
For your love
For your love
Your, your, your love
If you built a wall you can't see through
I'll break it down for you
When you've done that thing you can't undo
You know I'll bury it with you
When you think the writing's on the wall
When the only way out is to fall
When it's you and me against it all
When you need me
I will keeping on fighting for your love
And If you feel it
I'd go to be a gladiator for your love
You know I mean it
I'd be glad I did it for your love
Yeah, when you need me
When you need me
I'd go gladiator
For your love
For your love
I'd be glad I did it
For your love
For your love
I'm going to be a gladiator
For you love
For you love
For your love
Your, your, your love
You know I'd do
Anything for you love
You know I'd do
Anything for you love
Anything for you love
Anything for you love
When you need me
I will keep on fighting for your love
And If you feel it
I'd go gladiator for your love
You know I mean it
I'll be glad I did for your love
Yeah, when you need me
When you need me (You know I'd do)
I'd go gladiator
For your love
For your love (You know I'd do)
I'd be glad I did it
For your love
For your love
I'd go gladiator (anything for your love)
for your love
for your love
For your love
Your, your, your love (You know I'd do)
I'd go gladiator (anything for your love)
For your love
For your love (You know I'd do)
I'd be glad I did it (anything for your love)
For your love
For your love
I'd go gladiator (anything for your love)
For your love
For your love (anything for your love)
For your love
Your, your, your love
You know I'd do
The lyrics to "Gladiator" by The Girl and The DreamCatcher describe a deep and unconditional love that drives the singer to go to any length to support and protect their loved one. The lyrics start by acknowledging that everyone has their "monsters" and difficult moments, but the singer is willing to "take on the night" and even "die" for their loved one if that's what it takes. The chorus declares the singer's commitment to being a "gladiator" for their love, to fight for it and overcome any obstacle that comes their way. The second verse reinforces this idea, stating that even if their loved one has made mistakes or faced difficult situations, the singer will be there to help them overcome it, bury the past with them, and break down any walls that may be keeping them apart. The repeated mantra of "anything for your love" at the end of the song highlights the depth and intensity of the singer's devotion.
The song is a powerful declaration of love and dedication, expressed through the metaphor of a gladiator (a reference to the ancient Roman fighters who battled to the death in the arena). This metaphor is fitting, as it implies that love can be a battle, but also suggests that there is glory and honor in fighting for what you believe in. The repeated "you know I'd do anything for your love" also implies that the singer would be willing to sacrifice everything for their loved one, just as a gladiator might have to risk their life for their cause.
Overall, "Gladiator" is an uplifting and empowering song about the power of love and commitment. It encourages listeners to fight for what they believe in, and to be willing to go to any length for the people they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
If the monsters in you get to real
If your inner demons become overwhelming and hard to control
I would take on the night for you
I would face any challenge or difficulty to protect and support you
If it cuts so deep
If the pain is unbearable and difficult to cope with
It just won't heal
It seems like the pain and wounds will never go away
I would take it and die for you
I am willing to endure any amount of pain or sacrifice for your sake
When you think the writing's on the wall
When a situation seems hopeless and there appears to be no way out
When the only way out is to fall
When the only option left is to take a risk, despite the possibility of failing
When it's you and me against it all
When everyone else seems to be against us and we are alone in the struggle
When you need me
Whenever you require my assistance or support
I will keep on fighting for your love
I will continue to strive to protect and maintain our relationship
And If you feel it
And if you sense the intensity of my emotions
I'd go gladiator for your love
I would fight fiercely and relentlessly to preserve our bond
You know I mean it
You are aware that I am sincere in my commitment to you
I'd be glad I did it for your love
I would find joy and fulfillment in putting forth effort for our relationship
Yeah, when you need me
Yes, whenever you require my assistance or support
I'd go gladiator
I would fight with all my might and defend our bond
For your love
For our relationship and the affection we share
For your love
For our relationship and the affection we share
I'd be glad I did it
I would feel happy and satisfied for exerting effort in our relationship
If you built a wall you can't see through
If you created a barrier that is difficult to penetrate or understand
I'll break it down for you
I will work to break down the barrier and understand you better
When you've done that thing you can't undo
When you have made a mistake that is impossible to take back
You know I'll bury it with you
I will not hold your past mistakes against you, but rather work to move forward with you
You know I'd do
You are aware that I am willing to take any action necessary
Anything for you love
Anything in my power to preserve and strengthen our relationship
Writer(s): PAULA WINGER, DOVE CAMERON, RYAN MCCARTAN, JONAH LINBRANDT, MICHAEL BLUE
Contributed by Alaina T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1: Dove Cameron]
If the monsters in you get too real
I would take on the night for you
If it cuts so deep, it just won't heal
I would take it and die for you
[Pre-Chorus: Dove Cameron & Ryan McCartan]
When you think the writing's on the wall
When the only way out is to fall
When it's you and me against it all...
[Chorus: Dove Cameron & Ryan McCartan]
When you need me
I will keep on fighting for your love
And if you feel it
I'd go gladiator for your love
You know I mean it
I'd be glad I did it for your love
Yeah, when you need me
When you need me
[Refrain: Dove Cameron & Ryan McCartan]
I'd go gladiator, for your love, for your love
I'd be glad I did it, for your love, for your love
I'd go gladiator, for your love, for your love
For your love, your, your, your love
[Verse 2: Dove Cameron]
If you built a wall you can't see through
I'll break it down for you
When you've done that thing you can't undo
You know I'll bury it with you
[Pre-Chorus: Dove Cameron & Ryan McCartan]
When you think the writing's on the wall
And the only way out is to fall
When it's you and me against it all
[Chorus: Dove Cameron & Ryan McCartan]
When you need me
I will keep on fighting for your love
And If you feel it
I'd go gladiator for your love
You know I mean it
I'd be glad I did it for your love
Yeah, when you need me
When you need me
[Refrain: Dove Cameron & Ryan McCartan]
I'd go gladiator, for your love, for your love
I'd be glad I did it, for your love, for your love
I'm going to be a gladiator, for you love, for you love
For your love, your, your, your love
[Bridge: Ryan McCartan]
You know I'd do, anything for you love
You know I'd do, anything for you love
Anything for you love
Anything for you love
[Chorus: Dove Cameron & Ryan McCartan]
When you need me
I will keep on fighting for your love
And If you feel it
I'd go gladiator for your love
You know I mean it
I'll be glad I did for your love
Yeah, when you need me
When you need me
[Refrain: Dover Cameron & (Ryan McCartan)]
(You know I'd do) I'd go gladiator, for your love, for your love
(You know I'd do) I'd be glad I did it, for your love, for your love
I'd go gladiator, (anything for your love) for your love, for your love
For your love, your, your, your love
(You know I'd do) I'd go gladiator, (anything for your love) for your love, for your love
(You know I'd do) I'd be glad I did it, (anything for your love) for your love, for your love
I'd go gladiator, (anything for your love) for your love, for your love (anything for your love)
For your love, your, your, your love
You know I'd do
@demie.
this was an amazing era, and they created good music but i'm happy that dove is happier now <3
@marinar.785
My way 💕 Make you stay 💜 Glowing in the dark 💚 Written in the stars 💙 Someone you like 💝 Gladiator 💛 Monster 💘 Cry wolf 💞
@syl_9974
I think its only the 4 new songs bc over 4 songs is an album. This is an EP
@anee
+Sylvia van Netten the ep contains 6 songs: Glowing in the dark, My Way, Cry Wolf, Gladiator, Monster and Make You Stay
@marinar.785
+Sylvia van Netten oh, I know, I'm just in love with all their songs 😂💝
@latoyad.8498
+Marina and the rubys Me too 😍
@samanthacalderon2931
this person is just saying that they love all of their songs including singles and the EP
@bigdot1801
Doves vocals in this is killer 🤘🏾✨
@jinsoul7960
Agreed
@sarayahclark4511
YASS