Formed
1967, Kingston, Jamaica
Members
Albert Griffiths, Errol Grandison (1967-73), David Webber (1967-69), Clinton Fearon (1969-87), Gallimore Sutherland (died in January 2017)
2. Gladiators is progressive metalcore band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Lancaster is a cultural hub located amongst five major U.S. cities known for bringing audiences together in the vibrant music scene exclusive to the region. GLADIATORS work tirelessly to set themselves apart and establish a new frontier in the genre of metal. They bring a fresh perspective and direction to a scene that has developed a specific sound.
Members
Michael Hart (vocals), Josh Krantz (guitar), Caleb Stoltzfus (drums), Bernard Stabley (bass)
Small Axe
The Gladiators Lyrics
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Oh, evil men
Playing smart
And not being clever?
I said, you're working iniquity
To achieve vanity (if a-so a-so)
But the goodness of Jah, Jah
I-dureth for-I-ver
We are the small axe
Ready to cut you down (well sharp)
To cut you down
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What's That Line?
These are the words
Of my master, keep on tellin' me
No weak heart
Shall prosper
And whosoever diggeth a pit
Shall fall in it, fall in it
And whosoever diggeth a pit
Shall fall in it (... fall in it)
If you are the big tree, let me tell you that
We are the small axe, sharp and ready
Ready to cut you down (well sharp)
To cut you down
(To cut you down)
(To cut you down)
These are the words
Of my master, tellin' me that
No weak heart
Shall prosper
And whosoever diggeth a pit
Shall fall in it, uh, bury in it
And whosoever diggeth a pit
Shall bury in it, uh (... bury in it)
If you are the big, big tree
We are the small axe
Ready to cut you down (well sharp)
To cut you down
If you are the big, big tree, let me tell you that
We are the small axe
Ready to cut you down (well sharp)
To cut you down
Sharpened ...
Songwriters
MYRIE, MARK ANTHONY / GERMAIN, DONOVAN
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The Gladiators's song Small Axe is a powerful message directed towards those who misuse their power and authority in injustices towards others. The lyrics condemn evil men who play smart but lack cleverness in their actions. The singer warns that those who work iniquity to achieve vanity will ultimately fail, and that the goodness of Jah, Jah (God) lasts forever. The singer declares that they are the small axe, ready to cut down the big tree, symbolizing the corrupt and powerful individuals.
The metaphor of the small axe cutting down the big tree represents the power of the marginalized groups to overthrow the oppressors. The lyrics also suggest that the oppressors may have underestimated the power of the marginalized groups, who are described as sharp and ready to cut them down. The lyrics affirm that no weak heart shall prosper, and those who dig a pit for others will fall in it themselves.
Overall, Small Axe is a powerful message of hope and resistance for the marginalized and oppressed. It's a call for unity and the recognition of their power to overcome those who misuse their authority and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Why boasteth thyself
Why are you so arrogant?
Oh, evil men
You're not just arrogant, you're evil too
Playing smart
You think you're clever
And not being clever?
But actually, you're not as clever as you think
I said, you're working iniquity
You're doing something wrong and unjust
To achieve vanity (if a-so a-so)
And it's all just to satisfy your own pride and ego
But the goodness of Jah, Jah
But no matter what you do, the goodness of God will always prevail
I-dureth for-I-ver
It will last forever
So if you are the big tree
If you think you're so powerful and important
We are the small axe
We may be small, but we are strong and determined
Ready to cut you down (well sharp)
We are ready to bring you down with our sharpness and precision
These are the words
This is the message that my master teaches me
Of my master, keep on tellin' me
My master constantly reminds me
No weak heart
Those who are weak-willed
Shall prosper
Will not succeed in their endeavors
And whosoever diggeth a pit
Those who try to harm others
Shall fall in it, fall in it
Will ultimately bring about their own downfall
If you are the big tree, let me tell you that
I'm warning you, if you think you're invincible
We are the small axe, sharp and ready
We are the ones who will bring you down with our determination and precision
To cut you down (well sharp)
We are ready to take you out with our sharpness
And whosoever diggeth a pit
And again, those who try to harm others
Shall fall in it, uh, bury in it
Will ultimately suffer the consequences of their own actions
If you are the big, big tree
Again, if you think you are so powerful and important
Ready to cut you down (well sharp)
We are ready to take you out with our sharpness and skill
Sharpened ...
We are sharp and precise, ready to take you down
Writer(s): Bob Marley
Contributed by Josiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rodolfo Oyola
on I Said I Love You
iff some1 got the lyrics, please contact me