1. The Gladiators are a Jamaican roots reggae band, most popular during the… Read Full Bio ↴1. The Gladiators are a Jamaican roots reggae band, most popular during the 1970s. The core was Albert Griffiths (guitarist and singer), Clinton Fearon (bassist and singer) and Gallimore Sutherland rhythm guitar and singer. The two most famous albums are Trenchtown Mix Up (1976) and Proverbial Reggae (1978) with songs as "Hearsay", "Jah Works", "Dreadlocks the Time is Now". "Mix Up", "Music Makers from Jamaica", and "Soul Rebel" – a song written by The Wailers.

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)

Guts
the Gladiators Lyrics

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Say you got to have guts to be a natty dreadlocks
You've got to have guts to he a natty dreadlocks
You got to be strong or else they will
Trample you to the ground
They don't vant to see natty dread survive
But in this battle, natty are the surviver

You got to have guts to be a natty dreadlocks

I said you got to stand up and fight for what you want
Persecution is what we will got to bear
They will even give you basket
Oh yes to carry water when they don't like you

So you got to have guts (guts, guts) to be a natty dreadlocks
You got to be strong to be a natty dreadlocks...

Overall Meaning

The Gladiators' song "Guts" is an anthem for the perseverance and strength required to live as a Rastafarian dreadlocks in a society that is hostile to it. The lyrics proclaim that it takes immense bravery and guts to be a natty dread, a person with natural dreadlocks in accordance with the Rastafarian belief system. The song states that these individuals must be strong and willing to fight for what they believe in, otherwise they will be trampled down by a society that does not want to see them survive.

The song alludes to the persecution that Rastafarians have historically faced, including being given baskets to carry water as a form of social ostracism. The lyrics emphasize the difficulty of the path that dreadlocks must take, and that they will be constantly tested. But even in the face of such adversity, the song encourages them to keep their spirits strong and persevere in the fight to survive.

Overall, "Guts" is a powerful song that celebrates the strength and resilience of Rastafarians and their ability to survive against all odds.

Line by Line Meaning

Say you got to have guts to be a natty dreadlocks
Being a natty dreadlocks requires courage and bravery to face persecution.

You've got to have guts to he a natty dreadlocks
Being a natty dreadlocks demands fearlessness and determination in the face of opposition.

You got to be strong or else they will Trample you to the ground
One must be strong-minded to avoid being crushed by those who oppose natty dreadlocks.

They don't vant to see natty dread survive But in this battle, natty are the surviver
Those against natty dreadlocks don't wish for them to exist, but in the fight, natty dreadlocks will triumph.

I said you got to stand up and fight for what you want
To achieve what one desires, they must be willing to fight and stand up for themselves.

Persecution is what we will got to bear
Persecution will be a part of the journey for natty dreadlocks.

They will even give you basket Oh yes to carry water when they don't like you
Those against natty dreadlocks will go as far as to humiliate and degrade them, even forcing them to perform menial tasks.

So you got to have guts (guts, guts) to be a natty dreadlocks
Once again, being a natty dreadlocks demands immense courage.

You got to be strong to be a natty dreadlocks...
Once again, being a natty dreadlocks requires great inner strength.

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