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)
Stand Alone
The Gladiators Lyrics
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But your loneliness won't cover your shame
There you are, you're takin' true love
While you're takin' true love, you give us the blame
(How could I?) Could I be so wrong
Thinking that we could get along?
Days I've wasted with you, child
Now I'm left alone through the memories
That tauns me, that taunt me
Yeah, and I walk alone through the rhapsodies
That haunt me, that haunt me, yeah
There you are, you're cryin' again
But this loneliness won't cover your shame
There you are, you're takin' true love
While you're takin' true love, you give us the blame
(How could I?) How could I be so wrong
Thinking that we could get along?
Days I've wasted with you, child
If I count, it'll be a million or two
Now I'm left alone with the memories
That taunt me, that taunt me
And I walk alone through the rhapsodies
That haunt me, that haunt me, yeah
There you are, you're cryin' again
But this loneliness, it won't cover your shame
There you are, you're takin' true lo-love
While you're takin' true love, you give us the blame
The lyrics to The Gladiators' song Stand Alone convey a sense of regret and loneliness. The song is directed at someone who continues to cry and feel lonely, but their behavior in taking true love is shameful and hypocritical. The singer questions their own judgment in thinking that they could get along with this person and laments the time wasted with them. The memories of this person taunt and haunt the singer, leaving them alone and walking through rhapsodies that only bring pain.
The lyrics suggest a situation where the singer has been hurt and let down by the actions of another. They were misled by false promises of love and companionship. The person who caused this pain is now crying and feeling lonely, but their actions have consequences, and they cannot escape the shame of their actions. The singer realizes that they have been foolish to waste time on someone who did not deserve their love and attention. The memories of this person continue to haunt them, but they are learning to move on and stand alone.
Line by Line Meaning
There you are, cryin' again
You are once again in a state of emotional vulnerability and distress
But your loneliness won't cover your shame
Your feelings of isolation and loneliness won't hide the fact that you are responsible for your own mistakes and shortcomings
There you are, you're takin' true love
You are receiving someone's genuine love and affection
While you're takin' true love, you give us the blame
Despite receiving love, you still place blame on others for your own faults
(How could I?) Could I be so wrong
I am questioning my own judgment and decision making abilities
Thinking that we could get along?
Wondering if I was delusional to believe that a positive relationship was possible
Days I've wasted with you, child
I have spent a significant amount of time and effort trying to make this relationship work
If I count, it'll be a million or two
Hyperbolic expression of the amount of time and energy invested in the relationship
Now I'm left alone through the memories
I am now alone and left with memories of the past
That taunt me, that taunt me
These memories are painful and continue to torment me
Yeah, and I walk alone through the rhapsodies
I am alone, moving through the music of the past, which once held emotional significance for me
That haunt me, that haunt me, yeah
These songs and memories continue to haunt me, causing emotional pain
There you are, you're cryin' again
You are still in a state of emotional vulnerability and distress
But this loneliness won't cover your shame
You cannot use your feelings of loneliness to escape responsibility for your actions
There you are, you're takin' true love
You are still receiving someone's genuine love and affection
While you're takin' true love, you give us the blame
You continue to blame others for your own faults, despite receiving love from them
Writer(s): Bob Marley
Contributed by Alex Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rodolfo Oyola
on I Said I Love You
iff some1 got the lyrics, please contact me